Condemnation of Slavery published in Philadelphia
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Title
Condemnation of Slavery published in Philadelphia
Subject
Thought Leaders
Description
A photo of Benjamin Lay's publication of abolishing slavery and advocating for anti-slavery through Christian means.
Creator
Benjamin Lay
Source
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/odyssey/archive/03/032200ar.jpg
Publisher
Benjamin Franklin
Date
1737
Contributor
Alex Weaver
Rights
Public Domain
Format
Digital copy.
Language
English
Type
Text
Identifier
CC-PD-Mark
Coverage
American Colonies 18th Century
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Text
ALL
SLAVE-KEEPERS
That keep the Innocent in Bondage,
A P O S T A T E S
Pretending to lay claim to the Pure & Holy Christian Religion; of what Congregation so ever; but especially in their Ministers, by whose example the filthy Leprosy and Apostacy is spread far and near; it is a notorious Sin, which many of the true Friends of Christ, and his pure Truth, called Quakers, has been for many Years, and still are concerned to write and bear Testimony against; as a Practice so gross & hurtful to Religion, and destructive to government, beyond what Words can set forth, or can be declared of by Men or Angels, and yet lived in by Ministers and Magistrates in America.
The Leaders of the People cause them to Err.
Written for a General Service, by him that truly and sincerely desires the present and eternal Welfare and Happiness of all Mankind, all the World over, of all Colours, and Nations, as his own Soul;
Benjamin Lay.
Philadelphia:
Printed fro the Author. 1737.
SLAVE-KEEPERS
That keep the Innocent in Bondage,
A P O S T A T E S
Pretending to lay claim to the Pure & Holy Christian Religion; of what Congregation so ever; but especially in their Ministers, by whose example the filthy Leprosy and Apostacy is spread far and near; it is a notorious Sin, which many of the true Friends of Christ, and his pure Truth, called Quakers, has been for many Years, and still are concerned to write and bear Testimony against; as a Practice so gross & hurtful to Religion, and destructive to government, beyond what Words can set forth, or can be declared of by Men or Angels, and yet lived in by Ministers and Magistrates in America.
The Leaders of the People cause them to Err.
Written for a General Service, by him that truly and sincerely desires the present and eternal Welfare and Happiness of all Mankind, all the World over, of all Colours, and Nations, as his own Soul;
Benjamin Lay.
Philadelphia:
Printed fro the Author. 1737.
Original Format
Printed on paper.
Geolocation
Citation
Benjamin Lay, “Condemnation of Slavery published in Philadelphia,” Digital Histories, accessed October 31, 2025, https://digitalhistories.kennesaw.edu/items/show/32.