Exodus 13: Slavery

Ophelia Settle Egypt, informally known as Ophie, was an African American woman ahead of her time. She attained the educational status of less than one percent of the American population, was liberal and accepting of others despite the criticism around her, fought to end racism, worked independently of her husband, and believed in limiting family growth. All of Egypt’s beliefs and lifetime achievements represent a new type of woman: a woman who refuses to assimilate to her gender stereotype of weak, inferior, and domestic. Egypt dedicated her life to social work through various activities. She worked as a sociologist, researcher, teacher, director of organizations, and social worker at different times in her life. Egypt’s book, The Unwritten History of Slavery (1968), and the Planned Parenthood Clinic in Southeast Washington D.C. named after her represent Egypt’s legacy and how one person is capable of social change.

The first mention of slavery in the Bible is found in Noah's declaration, "Cursed be Canaan! The lowest of slaves will he be to his brothers" (Gen. 9:25). He said this after waking up from a naked, drunken stupor and learning that his son Ham had mocked him. Although Ham was the guilty party, Noah's statement was directed at Ham's youngest son Canaan. If he was involved with his father in this act of disrespect, the statement can be taken as the pronouncement of a curse, "Cursed be Canaan." It is possible, however, that Canaan did not join his father in making fun of Noah. If so, the statement would be in the form of a prophecy: "Cursed will be Canaan." Exodus 20:5 and Ezekiel 18:4 clearly declare that God punishes

The Bible is the best-selling book of all time, and with good reason. For the stories written in it have changed the way many think and even believe when it comes to the power greater than this world. The Bible holds very specific opinions on things such as slavery, who humans should treat each other, and ultimately social justice. It has been one of the most important foundations for allowing social reform to occur in modern day history as well as the history of the whole world. However, it is forgotten in history class how prominent the ancient texts have changed the people. When looking at the history, it is discovered to be the strength of great people who have used its wisdom to bring about a change for those who could not do it on

In many occassions people have used the Bible as a support for slavery. Slavery refers to individuals that are owned by others, whom have full control of their excistance. As time passed by, slavery developed and was the cause of many conflicts. In the movie "Twelve Years of Slave" we can see how slavery builds the inferno everyone burns. In an analysis of the movie for Commmonweal magazine, Richard Alleva said," To suggest that slave owners suffered as much as slaves would be obscene." In the other hand, Frederick Douglass wrote, "Slavery proved as injurious to her as it did to me." Douglass knows what it is to be a slave, and that is the reason why his statement can never be wrong. In his Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, he proves that there is nothing inferior about slaves, and that is why slavery is just an injustice for the world since it ruins its people. He knows the damage is for both, slaves and slave owners.

Slavery is an inhumane institution based on white people how they used many ways in taking these black people for them.an example from the selection is when they brought eqiano to the ship and tortured him along with the other africans americans . Equiano was not only tortured and far from his family but also they limited his freedom and in fact they took it in order to work for them. Freedom was a main part of equianos life

Slavery, a word described as the state of one bound in servitude as the property of a household. This description, along with sadness and disbelief gets brought into peoples’ minds as the chilling sensation of the explanations begins to be sought out. The New Testament brings us many different views on how we percept our personal beliefs upon Slavery, and different problems arising as aspects on this topic are perceived by Paul the Apostle in Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon.

In the past, before the invention of money, countries would use various goods as a means of exchange. The material that was used had to be satisfying to the recipient. In East Africa, they would use minerals such as iron, gold and at times diamonds to exchange goods. In places such as West Africa, they would trade horses, ostrich feathers and gold. These means were used as a measure of one’s value until the whites came into Africa and introduced the concept of slavery. In the past, slavery was still existent. However, the white missionaries, explorers and traders added value to the idea of having slaves. In the Transatlantic Trade (Triangle Trade), slaves, at some point, became the most valuable material of exchange. One of the countries that participated in this trade was America. In spite of the wars and protest during the reign of Abraham Lincoln regarding slavery and the slave trade, the South Americans were adamant about this idea, to the point where they used religious texts to justify their actions . This study debunks all their arguments, using the same books, especially the Bible.

The Book of Exodus is not a narrative of slavery. The Book of Exodus is not a condemnation of slavery. The Book of Exodus is not an escapee's manual. The Book of Exodus does not even incorporate one journal entry, one trial transcript, or one eye-witness account of the slavery endured by the Israelites in Egypt. Despite its lack of address, the Book of Exodus solidifies man's need for God and God's need for worship.

Initially the discrimination towards slave was based on certain excerpts of the Bible and their interpretation, and the slave’s argument against discrimination too was based on the Bible. Once slave conversion was adopted by the Church of England in 1701, which emphasized on Ephesians 6:5: “slaves be obedient to your master” (Raboteau). After being exposed to this pathway, the master forced slavery on the black Americans, on the basis of the law and religion. On the other hand after being taught by the master how to read, especially through the Bible, the slaves discovered other passages in the bible. The passage that most resonated with the slave was Exodus (Raboteau). The idea of being free from slavery just like the Moses freed the slave

Before it was shot it had escaped its holding facility and at that moment he lost his rights from animal cruelty since it is now a wild animal. The elephant runs from its holding container, only to be directed, directly into the path the rural village. Orwell explains when, and how, the elephant escaped as the sub-inspector told “It had been chained up, as tame elephants always are when their attack of “must” is due, but on the previous night it had broken its chain and escaped.” (Orwell 2)

Confusion abounded in the still-smoldering South about the precise meaning of “freedom” for blacks. Emancipation took effect haltingly and unevenly in different parts of the conquered Confederacy. As Union armies marched in and out of various localities, many blacks found themselves emancipated and then re-enslaved. Blacks from one Texas county fleeing to the free soil of the liberated county next door were attacked by slave owners as they swam across the river that marked the county line. The next day trees along the riverbank were bent with swinging corpses – a grisly warning to others dreaming of liberty. Other planters resisted emancipation more legalistically, stubbornly protesting that slavery was lawful until state

The elephant had been chained up which is normal when they are about to enter the “must” time.

Pretend that you are Joseph. You have just arrived in the strange country of Egypt. You have been placed on the auction block and sold to Potiphar as a slave. In a report of no less than 125 words, describe your surroundings, your feelings, and your work. Do some research into what life would be like as a slave in Egypt at that time. Consult your Bible (Genesis 39) as well as othertaken him there.

I don’t believe that God allowed his announcement of deliverance to bring out the worse life for his people. I believe that it was God’s plan to free the Israelites from Egypt. However, everything is a process. God is God and the God. He knows everything. However, since he gave us our “free will”. We humans also choose if we are going with good or evil. When Moses demands that people be allowed to leave and as result the Israelites were punished even more. It has nothing to Moses doing or God allowing, is humanity who chooses evil over good. God was there to guide Moses so he could guide his people. So, in other words, the real fight is between God and Satan, who wants to take over humanity ever since Adam and Eve open the door to Satan

Slavery can be dated back to very early civilizations and were crucial in everyday activities, also to the economy. Some of these ancient civilizations include the India, Mesopotamian and Chinese and these had slaves work in their homes or their shops. Another early civilization who used slaves were the Egyptian who used the slaves to build their monuments, castles, palaces and statues. Hebrews also used slaves but were a little more moral on how they were identified. The Aztec, Inca and Mayan used slaves in many forms and most of these slaves were optained through war prisoners and were used in agriculture and warfare.