CHAPTER VI.

THE NEW TESTAMENT ARGUMENT 146 Definition of Δουλος 146 Slavery often mentioned; yet not condemned 149 Christ Applauds a Slaveholder 153 The Apostles Separate Slavery and its Abuses 155 Slavery no Essential Religious Evil 158 Slaveholders fully Admitted to Church-membership 161 Relative Duties of Masters and Slaves Recognized 167 Philemon and Onesimus 176 St. Paul Reprobates Abolitionists 185 The Golden Rule Compatible with Slavery 192 Was Christ Afraid to Condemn Slavery? 198