Abstract
The British did not initiate, but they came to dominate the Atlantic slave trade. Few expressed moral or ethical doubts about slavery. The Anglican church, was directly involved in slavery. When a Christian voice was raised against the slave trade, it was led by Quakers who also played a critical role in the campaign to end the slave trade.
Keywords
Abolition, Anthony Benezet, Quakers, John Woolman, Church of England, John Newton, SPCG
How to Cite
Walvin, J., (2008) “Slavery, the Slave Trade and the Churches”, Quaker Studies 12(2), 189–195. doi: https://doi.org/10.3828/quaker.12.2.189
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