Slavery Ordained of God

Published in 1857, 'Slavery Ordained of God' by F. A. Ross presents a series of speeches and letters that argue for the theological justification of slavery within the context of 19th-century American society. Ross contends that slavery is an institution ordained by God, advocating for its benefits to both enslaved individuals and slaveholders. He challenges the Northern view of slavery as inherently sinful and calls for a reevaluation of the master-slave relationship, promoting unity among Christians in the North and South during a time of intense division over the issue.