Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Negro's and Indians Advocate Suing for Their Admission Into the Church"" by Morgan Godwyn is a historical text that explores the issues of race and religion in colonial America. The book is a collection of essays written by Godwyn, who was a prominent Anglican minister and missionary in the 17th century.The essays in the book argue that African slaves and Native Americans should be allowed to join the Anglican Church and receive the sacraments, despite the prevailing views of the time that they were inferior and unworthy of such privileges. Godwyn asserts that all people are equal in the eyes of God and that denying them access to the Church is a violation of their human rights.Through his writing, Godwyn also addresses the issue of slavery, arguing that it is a sin and that Christians have a moral obligation to work towards its abolition. He advocates for the education and Christianization of slaves, believing that this will lead to their eventual freedom.Overall, ""Negro's and Indians Advocate Suing for Their Admission Into the Church"" is a powerful and thought-provoking work that sheds light on the complex intersections of race and religion in colonial America. It is an important historical document that provides insight into the struggles of marginalized communities during this time period.1680. Or a persuasive to the instructing and baptizing of the Negroes and Indians in our plantations, showing that as the compliance therewith can prejudice no man's just interest; so the willful neglecting and opposing of it is no less than a manifest apostacy from the Christian faith, to which is added a brief account of religion in Virginia. Written in Old English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
