Book #70351

Shadow on the Church: Southwestern Evangelical Religion and the Issue of Slavery, 1783-1860 -1st Edition/1st Printing

David T. Bailey
Book #70351 Shadow on the Church: Southwestern Evangelical Religion and the Issue of Slavery, 1783-1860 -1st Edition/1st Printing. David T. Bailey.

Binding: Cloth
Book Condition: Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Publisher: Ithaca And London: Cornell University Press, 1985.
ISBN: 0801417635

First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in like dust-jacket with minor edgewear.

Bailey's book is an excellent and comprehensive exploration of the theological and ecclesiastical responses of the Southwestern evangelical churches to slavery. He provides a nuanced and rich history of the evangelical churches in the Southwest and their interaction with slavery. He also does a great job of highlighting the theological and ethical issues that arose from the institution of slavery.; 8vo; 293 pages; FSA.

Price: $40.00