The first African Protestant minister to write a defense of slavery
In short: How does a man who escaped enslavement become one of its most articulate defenders? This lecture explores the complex, contradictory legacy of Jacobus Capitein and the intellectual history of slavery's justifications.
Professor Alec Ryrie examines the unique case of Jacobus Capitein, who holds the distinction of being the first African to be ordained as a Protestant minister. Unlike many who were dismissed as hypocrites, Capitein's writings provide a specific, internal look at the theological and social defenses of the institution.
The lecture is presented by Gresham College, an institution that has provided free public lectures since 1597. It sits within a vast archive of over 1,800 lectures, offering a deep dive into the intellectual history of human rights and the evolution of religious thought.
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