01869nam a22002057a 4500 AU-EpEBC 20111017203622.0 110705t xxu||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d 9780984362417 NEMB NEMB 221.4/SPE Spencer, Marcella Denise. The spiritual root of slavery / Marcella Denise Spencer. s.l. : Hamitic Press, 2010. 91p : pbk ; 21cm. Includes bibliographical references. The ancient Egyptians held the Hebrews in bondage for four centuries, from 1870-1440 B.C...European slave traders forced Africans into servitude from 1440-1870 A.D...beyond the parallel dates of enslavement, what other similarities - if any - exist between the two different periods of human enslavement...? Throughout the pages of The Spiritual Root Of Slavery, author Marcella Denise Spencer expounds on the depths of that question in thorough, insightful detail. Backed by sound historical research, as well as applicable biblical scripture, Spencer's informative treatise does a commendable job of revealing for the reader powerful historical truths often omitted from more mainstream sources. Given the controversial nature of her chosen topic, it would be easy for Spencer - or anyone else, for that matter - to proselytize, but she skillfully avoids stoking the flames of personal passion, instead presenting an unbiased, historically-accurate picture of the roots of human slavery. As such, readers are sure to finish her masterful work surprisingly enlightened, and subsequently more empowered to educate others regarding the true spiritual and psychological ramifications of a historical phenomenon that continues to shape modern civilization. A highly recommended read. Slavery religious aspects Christianity. ddc 10862 10862 0 0 ddc 0 0 221 OT MAIN MAIN OS 2011-07-05 Book Depository 11.70 1 1 221.4/SPE 10555 2014-11-27 00:00:00 2013-03-26 1 50.00 2011-07-05 AM