Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Negro's and Indians Advocate Suing for Their Admission Into the Church"" by Morgan Godwyn is a historical account of the struggle of African Americans and Native Americans to gain acceptance into the Christian church during the 17th century. Godwyn, an Anglican clergyman and missionary, was an advocate for the rights of these marginalized groups and argued that they should be allowed to become full members of the church. He believed that their exclusion was based on prejudice and not grounded in Christian doctrine.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the African American experience and includes Godwyn's personal observations of the slave trade and the treatment of slaves in the colonies. He also provides a detailed analysis of the biblical justification for slavery and argues that it is not supported by scripture. The second part of the book deals with the Native American experience and their struggle to reconcile their traditional beliefs with Christianity. Godwyn argues that the church should be more accommodating of Native American customs and beliefs in order to facilitate their conversion.Overall, ""Negro's and Indians Advocate Suing for Their Admission Into the Church"" is a thought-provoking and insightful book that sheds light on an often-overlooked aspect of American history. It provides a valuable perspective on the role of religion in shaping attitudes towards race and ethnicity in colonial America.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.
