Slavery - In the C of E - In Jersey- In the Bible- And the Kingdom

Simon Nash & Tim NashCHOW - 24 July 2013

Thinking theologicallyabout history

Slavery - In the C of E

1. Which C of E missionary organisation kept a slave foundation in Barbados?

2. How long did they operate it?

3. With what word did they brand their slaves?

Codrington Plantation

1710 - 1833

1759 - 1833

William Wilberforce

Slavery - In Jersey

1. What was Jersey’s role in the transatlantic slave trade of 16-19th centuries?

2. Which Jersey families claimed compensation from the British Crown?

Richard Wilson of Floriana (St B)claimed £401 5S 1D for 17 slaves

“… bequeathed to the chapel the sum of five hundred pounds sterling in the South Sea Annuities”

George Hilgrove (1732-1818)

Slavery - In the Bible"Slaves, obey your masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.” Ephesians 6:5

1. How can a "plain reading" of scripture lead to un-Christian ethics?

2. What parallels are there today?

Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything, to try to please them, not to talk back to them.Titus 2:9

Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favour, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord.Colossians 3:22

Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. 1 Peter 2:18

Slavery - And the Kingdom

In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: … he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant.Philippians 2:5-7

We preach that Jesus Christ is Lord, and we ourselves are your servants for Jesus’ sake.2 Corinthians 4:5

Live as God’s slaves. 1 Peter 2:16

Slavery - And the Kingdom

1. We are part of a global system – what is our role as bearers of Good News?

2. What does it mean for us to be ‘slaves of Christ’?