This anthology of original essays by historians explores the religious dimensions of the antebellum sectional conflict over slavery. Covering such familiar topics as the proslavery argument and denominational schisms; these essays emphasize the diversity that existed within regions; states; and denominations; the importance of local factors in shaping responses to the slavery controversy; and the powerful pulls toward moderation and unity that existed within the institutional church. Drawing on the recent flowering of scholarship on religion; the essays collected here provide a variety of new approaches; including quantitative methodologies and a heightened sensitivity to issues of race; class; and gender.
#7808471 in Books University Press of America 1990-11-30 1990-11-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.96 x 1.20 x 6.06l; 1.28 #File Name: 0819176079394 pages
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