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100	1		_aPlumer, William S. _q(William Swan), _d1802-1880
245	1	0	_aThoughts on the Religious Instruction of the Negroes of this Country
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2010-06-05
508			_aProduced by Bryan Ness, Richard J. Shiffer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520			_a"Thoughts on the Religious Instruction of the Negroes of this Country" by Wm. S. Plumer, D.D. is a historical and theological exposition written in the mid-19th century. The book addresses the imperative need for the Christian education of enslaved African Americans in the United States, arguing for both their spiritual welfare and the societal benefits that would arise from such instruction. It reflects the religious and social attitudes of its time, centered on the role of Christianity in ameliorating the lives of the African diaspora. In this work, Plumer outlines the historical context and challenges faced by missionaries who sought to evangelize enslaved individuals. He provides numerous examples of missionary efforts, predominantly by groups like the Moravians and Methodists, highlighting their successes and the transformative impact of religious education on the lives of enslaved people. Plumer insists that Christianizing the enslaved not only benefits their souls but also enhances order and loyalty in plantation society, countering arguments against their instruction. The narrative emphasizes the moral and ethical responsibilities of Christian masters to educate their enslaved servants, advocating for a structured and compassionate approach to their religious instruction. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAfrican Americans -- Religion
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32698
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