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619: Human Sinfulness and the Evangelical Legacy of Slavery

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Interpretation of The Bible in Colonial America and England

In Colonial America, individuals with power and resources tended to interpret the master-slave relationship in the Bible as justification for enslaving people. This was influenced by the specific context of colonial America. Conversely, in England, individuals with similar theological backgrounds tended to hire servants instead of enslaving people, demonstrating how the interpretation of Biblical teachings on slavery varied between the two countries based on societal norms and historical contexts.

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