An Appeal to the Christian Women of the South by Angelina Emily Grimké
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| Author | Grimké, Angelina Emily, 1805-1879 |
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| Title | An Appeal to the Christian Women of the South |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Suzanne Shell, Lazar Liveanu, Tom Allen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "An Appeal to the Christian Women of the South" by Angelina Emily Grimké is a passionate abolitionist treatise written during the early 19th century. In this work, the author addresses Christian women in the Southern United States, urging them to reconsider their stance on slavery and to take action against the institution that perpetuates suffering and injustice. Grimké's approach is grounded in religious conviction, aiming to inspire women to wield their influence for moral reform. At the start of Grimké's appeal, she expresses her deep concern for the well-being of her Southern sisters, highlighting her desire for them to reflect on the truths regarding slavery. Through biblical references and historical context, she argues that slavery is morally indefensible and contradicts the principles of equality and human rights. Grimké critiques the justifications for slavery, including those based on biblical texts, and calls upon women to awaken to their responsibilities as advocates for justice, encouraging them to educate themselves, pray for change, and take an active role in abolishing the institution of slavery. This opening establishes the central themes of moral duty and the power of women in social reform. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Slavery -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 9915 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 114 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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