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In 'Pictures of Slavery in Church and State' by John Dixon Long, readers are taken on a compelling journey through the deeply embedded practices of slavery within the religious and governmental institutions of America. Long's writing style is both informative and poignant, offering readers a glimpse into the harsh realities faced by slaves and the conflicting moral justifications used by those in power. This book serves as a crucial piece of literature that sheds light on the intersection of race, religion, and politics in 19th century America. Long's detailed descriptions and insightful...

Pictures of Slavery in Church and State" written by a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church and a leading U.S. abolitionist at the time, John Dixon Long (1817 – 1894), is considered to be one of the most influential readings in abolitionist circles. Dixon debated in his book the issue of slavery, breaking the silence on what was openly discussed as hypocrisy and cowardice of the Methodist religious hierarchy, given their founders' adamant prescriptions against slavery in the early doctrines of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Contents: What Is Southern Slavery, and Who Are Slaves...