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Title: An Appeal to the Christian Women of the South

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.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Grimké, Angelina Emily, 1805-1879

EBook No.: 9915

Published: Feb 1, 2006

Downloads: 122

Language: English

Subject: Slavery -- United States

LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: An Appeal to the Christian Women of the South

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.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Grimké, Angelina Emily, 1805-1879

EBook No.: 9915

Published: Feb 1, 2006

Downloads: 122

Language: English

Subject: Slavery -- United States

LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.