The Commonwealth Bible

In 1807, "The Slave Bible" was published for use as a reading primer for slaves. It would also trick them into believing that their slavery was Divinely ordained, and that all government and private authorities were Divinely appointed. It was used for similar purposes in British colonies by missionaries. The Slave Bible included only 234 Chapters of the 1189 Chapters contained in The King James Bible. Included Chapters stressed obedience, self-sacrifice and the eventual rewards for the sacr...