In his fourth answer, to the objection of Abraham having purchased slaves, Sewall is probably the most contradictory. He used Leviticus 25: 39 to support “that the Israelites were strictly forbidden the buying, or selling one another for Slaves.” (Sewall 224) Now Sewall isn’t wrong in his statement above without context. Leviticus 25:39 states “If any of your fellow Israelites become poor and sell themselves to you, do not make them work as slaves.” Yes, the Israelites weren’t allowed to buy or sell each other as slaves but Leviticus is specifically talking about the Israelites themselves in verse 39, not slaves who are already under Masters.
Then he used Deuteronomy 15:18 to assure slave owners that God will bless them if they release their
Then he used Deuteronomy 15:18 to assure slave owners that God will bless them if they release their