Bible Defence of Slavery: Free Audiobook and Listening Guide

Bible Defence of Slavery, credited to Josiah Priest, is available as a LibriVox volunteer audiobook. This guide identifies the recording, its source summary and its audio tracks.

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LibriVox recording of Bible Defence of Slavery, by Josiah Priest. Read by JoeD. The full title of this book is Bible Defense of Slavery; and Origin, Fortunes, and History of the Negro Race, by Rev. Josiah Priest, A. M. 5th edition. This is a compilation of pro-slavery literature and propaganda that went through numerous editions in the Southern United States before the Civil War. It contains the highly influential book, Slavery, as it Relates to the Negro, or African Race, by Rev Josiah Priest, which was originally published in 1843. This compilation also includes many essays and favorable reviews of Rev Priest’s book from contemporary magazines and newspapers, and written endorsements from national politicians. From the preface: ‘The question, “Is slavery, as it exists in the United States, justifiable?” is one which, at least, admits of discussion. If it be in harmony with the immutable principles of truth and justice, and not a “crime against humanity,” and a libel upon our holy religion, let it be so understood and practiced by our honest citizens, whose highest ambition consists in faithfully serving God, and living in obedience to the laws of the country.’ (Summary by JoeD)

Recording facts

• Recording title: Bible Defence of Slavery
• Author credits: Josiah Priest
• Language: English
• Original MP3 tracks: 47
• Listed recording duration: 20:59:35

Catalogue topics

• slavery
• history

Opening tracks: first 24 of 47

1. 00 - Publishers Preface — 22:47
2. 01 - Chapter 1 - Complexion of Adam, Eve and Antediluvians — 21:22
3. 02 - Chapter 2a - Origins of the White and Negro races. Proof that White and Negro complexions were created hundreds of years after Adam's creation. Meanings of the names of Noah's sons. — 22:07
4. 03 - Chapter 2b - Origins of the White and Negro races. Proof that White and Negro complexions were created hundreds of years after Adam's creation. Meanings of the names of Noah's sons. — 24:26
5. 04 - Chapter 3 - Settlements of the first nations after the Flood. The Red, White and Negro races begin with the offspring of Noah. Differences in the bodies and constitutions of the White and Negro races. — 13:59
6. 05 - Chapter 4a - Proof that the Negro complexion is not caused by climate. Ham, the son of Noah was the first Negro. The scattered nations after the ruin of the Tower of Babel. The offspring of Ham, including Egyptians and the wife of Moses, were Negroes — 22:06
7. 06 - Chapter 4b - Proof that the Negro complexion is not caused by climate. Ham, the son of Noah was the first Negro. The scattered nations after the ruin of the Tower of Babel. The offspring of Ham, including Egyptians and the wife of Moses, were Negroes — 23:21
8. 07 - Chapter 5a - Reasons why God created races different from Adam. Global climate affected by the Flood. Origin of straight-haired Negroes. Noah's curse on the race of Ham. Perpetual slavery entailed upon the Negro race as God's judicial decree. — 17:27
9. 08 - Chapter 5b - Reasons why God created races different from Adam. Global climate affected by the Flood. Origin of straight-haired Negroes. Noah's curse on the race of Ham. Perpetual slavery entailed upon the Negro race as God's judicial decree. — 24:34
10. 09 - Chapter 5c - Reasons why God created races different from Adam. Global climate affected by the Flood. Origin of straight-haired Negroes. Noah's curse on the race of Ham. Perpetual slavery entailed upon the Negro race as God's judicial decree. — 24:05
11. 10 - Chapter 6a - Slavery endorsed by the Law of Moses. Hebrew laws regarding servants and slaves. Perpetual slaves to be bought of Negro heathen. Countering abolitionist objections regarding purchase of slaves in the law of Moses — 28:04
12. 11 - Chapter 6b - Slavery endorsed by the Law of Moses. Hebrew laws regarding servants and slaves. Perpetual slaves to be bought of Negro heathen. Countering abolitionist objections regarding purchase of slaves in the law of Moses — 26:39
13. 12 - Chapter 6c - Slavery endorsed by the Law of Moses. Hebrew laws regarding servants and slaves. Perpetual slaves to be bought of Negro heathen. Countering abolitionist objections regarding purchase of slaves in the law of Moses — 26:57
14. 13 - Chapter 6d - Slavery endorsed by the Law of Moses. Hebrew laws regarding servants and slaves. Perpetual slaves to be bought of Negro heathen. Countering abolitionist objections regarding purchase of slaves in the law of Moses — 21:34
15. 14 - Chapter 6e - Slavery endorsed by the Law of Moses. Hebrew laws regarding servants and slaves. Perpetual slaves to be bought of Negro heathen. Countering abolitionist objections regarding purchase of slaves in the law of Moses — 21:46
16. 15 - Chapter 7 - Refuting the abolitionist claim that the Negro are equal with other races. The mark of Cain. Ham was the only Negro before the Flood. Evidence that God favors the White over the Black race. — 31:17
17. 16 - Chapter 8a - Moral and civil inferiority of the Negro. The lewdness of the Negro Sodomites. Evidences for sexual perversions of the Negro. — 34:19
18. 17 - Chapter 8b - Moral and civil inferiority of the Negro. The lewdness of the Negro Sodomites. Evidences for sexual perversions of the Negro. — 28:21
19. 18 - Chapter 9a - Refuting abolitionist claim of the Negro's mental equality with the White. Origin of the Pyramids and Tower of Babel. Resemblance of Africans to the Simian ourang-outang. Brutish nature of the Negro. — 24:36
20. 19 - Chapter 9b - Refuting abolitionist claim of the Negro's mental equality with the White. Origin of the Pyramids and Tower of Babel. Resemblance of Africans to the Simian ourang-outang. Brutish nature of the Negro. — 21:25
21. 20 - Chapter 9c - Refuting abolitionist claim of the Negro's mental equality with the White. Origin of the Pyramids and Tower of Babel. Resemblance of Africans to the Simian ourang-outang. Brutish nature of the Negro. — 30:07
22. 21 - Chapter 9d - Refuting abolitionist claim of the Negro's mental equality with the White. Origin of the Pyramids and Tower of Babel. Resemblance of Africans to the Simian ourang-outang. Brutish nature of the Negro. — 27:36
23. 22 - Chapter 10a - Arguments against the amalgamation of the White and Black races. Negroes' brains found to be less in measure than the White man's. Tolerance of the Negro to pain. Refuting the objections of the abolitionist. — 28:48
24. 23 - Chapter 10b - Arguments against the amalgamation of the White and Black races. Negroes' brains found to be less in measure than the White man's. Tolerance of the Negro to pain. Refuting the objections of the abolitionist. — 20:32

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