Slaveholding Weighed in the Balance of Truth
Slaveholding Weighed in the Balance of Truth is a work written by Charles Fitch, a prominent abolitionist and pastor of the Congregational Church in New Haven, Connecticut. The book was published in 1845 and is a passionate plea for the immediate emancipation of slaves in the United States. Fitch argues that slavery is a moral wrong and that it is contrary to the teachings of the Bible. He also argues that slavery is a violation of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States. Fitch uses a variety of sources to support his arguments, including the Bible, the writings of the Founding Fathers, and the writings of other abolitionists. He also includes personal stories of slaves and their experiences of suffering and injustice. The book is an important work in the history of the abolitionist movement and is still relevant today.
By Charles Fitch · First published 1837 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Biography, Non-Fiction