The Rights And Duties Of Masters: A Sermon Preached At The Dedication Of A Church (1850)

By James Henley Thornwell

Book Overview

""The Rights and Duties of Masters: A Sermon Preached at the Dedication of a Church"" is a book written by James Henley Thornwell and originally published in 1850. The book focuses on the relationship between masters and slaves in the American South during the mid-19th century. Thornwell argues that masters have a God-given right to own slaves and that it is their duty to provide for their slaves' physical and spiritual well-being. He also argues that slaves have a duty to obey their masters and to be grateful for the care they receive. The book reflects the prevailing attitudes of the time towards slavery and is now considered a controversial and problematic text. Despite this, it is still studied as an important historical document and a reflection of the social and political climate of the era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437162037
• ISBN13: 9781437162035
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"