Bible View of Slavery: A Discourse, Delivered at the Jewish Synagogue, "Bnai Jeshurum," New York, on the day of the National Fast, Jan. 4, 18

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Delivered on the eve of the American Civil War, this speech offers a unique perspective on the issue of slavery from a Jewish theological standpoint. Raphall argues that the Bible does not condemn slavery outright and that it can be a humane institution when properly regulated. While his arguments are controversial today, this speech offers a fascinating glimpse into the moral and religious debates that consumed America in the years leading up to the war.