“Letter from the Right Rev. John H. Hopkins, D.D., LL.D., Bishop of Vermont, on the Bible View of Slavery” / On-hold

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“Letter from the Right Rev. John H. Hopkins, D.D., LL.D., Bishop of Vermont, on the Bible View of Slavery”

 

 

1861 Pamphlet – “Letter from the Right Rev. John H. Hopkins, D.D., LL.D., Bishop of Vermont, on the Bible View of Slavery”
Printed in New York in 1861 by W.F. Kost, this original Civil War–era pamphlet presents one of the most controversial religious defenses of slavery issued on the eve of the conflict. Written by Bishop John Henry Hopkins, Episcopal Bishop of Vermont, the publication argues that slavery was biblically sanctioned—an assertion that drew sharp rebuttals from Northern clergy and ignited theological debate within the Episcopal Church and beyond.

This example includes handwritten notes on the reverse, listing related contemporary responses and critiques:

“Bp. Hopkins Bible View of Slavery. Review of the same by a Vermonter – Prof. Marsh. Do. by Rev. M.A. De Wolfe Howe. Protest of Bp. Potter & others. Bp. Hopkins letter to Bp. Potter on the Protest. Letter of S.H. Tyng, D.D. ‘Rev. J. Sewett.’ Bp. Hopkins letter to the Southern Bishops &c.”

The interior remains complete and legible, with crisp type and light toning throughout. The front cover retains its printed border and title in bold serif font, showing edge wear typical of fragile wartime imprints.

A powerful and historically significant Civil War–era theological pamphlet, reflecting the deep moral and religious divisions that paralleled the nation’s political and military conflict.

 

Comes housed in 12 x 16 riker display case with blue velvet and descriptive card. Pamphlet measures 9″ x 6″

 

Inventory Number: HIS 282