"A More Truly Christian Model of Slavery"

As history repeats itself within a single lecture, Professor Ryrie again has to relate the justifications that Christians gave for their participation in slavery. In this short example, The American South attempts to hold the moral high ground as they justify keeping slaves.

Professor Alec Ryrie Gresham Professor of Divinity.

Professor Alec Ryrie FBA

Professor of Divinity

Professor Alec Ryrie is Gresham Professor of Divinity.

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