Jordan T.Watkins
Slavery and Sacred Texts: The Bible, the Constitution, and Historical Consciousness in Antebellum America
Slavery and Sacred Texts: The Bible, the Constitution, and Historical Consciousness in Antebellum America
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Americans used the Bible and the Constitution to address the slavery crisis, but their historical readings highlighted the differences between nineteenth-century Americans and the biblical and founding pasts. Antislavery readers reinterpreted the sacred texts as antislavery documents, leading to a sense of historical distance.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 398 pages
Publication date: 09 March 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
In the years leading up to the Civil War, Americans sought solace and guidance from the nation's revered religious and legal texts, the Bible and the Constitution, in their struggle with the issue of slavery. The ensuing political debates over this contentious issue further intensified the focus on historical interpretations of these sacred texts, leading to a heightened awareness of the profound historical divides that separated nineteenth-century Americans from their biblical and founding heritage. While many Americans remained steadfast in their belief in the timeless teachings of the Bible and the enduring principles enshrined in the Constitution, a group of antislavery readers, including notable figures such as Theodore Parker, Frederick Douglass, and Abraham Lincoln, employed historical distance to reinterpret and utilize these sacred texts as antislavery manifestos.
Through a comprehensive examination of the debate over American slavery, Jordan T. Watkins delves into the development of American historical consciousness in antebellum America. He demonstrates how a growing emphasis on historical readings of the Bible and the Constitution gave rise to a sense of historical distance, shaping the perceptions and understanding of the nation's past. This study sheds light on the complex interplay between religion, law, and society in shaping the course of American history and provides valuable insights into the ongoing struggle for social justice and equality.
ISBN-13: 9781108746892
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