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An Examination of the Mosaic Laws of Servitude
This 56-page pamphlet, published in New York in 1854, presents a scholarly examination of the biblical laws concerning servitude. Author William Jay argues against the interpretation of these laws as supporting the institution of slavery. The pamphlet represents a significant contribution to the abolitionist discourse of the mid-19th century.
Associated People/Businesses
- Jay, William
- JAY, WILLIAM...NOT JEWISH
Geography
Subjects
- Slavery
- Religious aspects
- Judaism
- Slavery
- Antislavery movements
- Bible
- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Physical Location
Arc.MS.56, Box 10, Folder 9