CHAPTER IV

.—SERVITUDE IN THE PRIMITIVE CHURCH COMPARED WITH

AMERICAN SLAVERY. 228

Fundamental principles of the kingdom of Christ.—Relations to slavery.—Apostolic directions.—Case of Onesimus.

## CHAPTER V .—TEACHINGS AND CONDITION OF THE APOSTLES. 234

Apostles and primitive Christians not law-makers.—Preaching of modern law-makers.

## CHAPTER VI .—APOSTOLIC TEACHING ON EMANCIPATION. 235

## CHAPTER VII .—ABOLITION OF SLAVERY BY CHRISTIANITY. 237

State of society.—Course of councils.—Influence of bishops for freedom.—Redemption of captives.—Contrast.

## CHAPTER VIII .—JUSTICE AND EQUITY VERSUS SLAVERY. 241

Regulation of slavery impossible.—Contrast of its principles and provisions with justice and equity.

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