Voices Against Injustice: Ten Christians Who Spoke Out for Justice

by Catherine House

"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy". Proverbs 31:8-9.

The people chosen for this book are ordinary people who have made a significant contribution to the improving the lives of other people, or who have had the courage to speak out and draw people's attention to injustice in the world. They are not perfect Christians...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1845502809
• ISBN13: 9781845502805
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: CF4kids
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 8 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 9

Customer Reviews

Great Resource

This book is a great resources for anyone who wishes to find out more about the Atlantic Slave Trade and the Abolitionist movement both in England and the United States. There is also an entry for a woman who uses her position of influence to resist modern-day slave traders. It is a book that is inspiring for any Christian, not just for children or for young people. Voices Against Slavery - Anthony Benezet Voices Against Slavery - Olaudah Equiano Voices Against Slavery - Granville Sharp Voices Against Slavery - William Wilberforce Voices Against Slavery - Elizabeth Heyrick Voices Against Slavery - Samuel Sharpe Voices Against Slavery - Harriet Tubman Voices Against Slavery - Harriet Beecher Stowe Voices Against Slavery - David Livingstone Voices Against Slavery - Baroness Cox The voices against slavery include well-known ones like William Wilberforce, Harriet Beacher Stowe, and Harriet Tubman. There are also lesser known individuals who played key roles in bringing about the abolition of slavery in their countries. All of these were strong Christian people who took stands that were unpopular in their time. Some were political leaders, others housewives, and still others merchants. This book should inspire all to follow Christ even into the dark places of this world and make a difference for liberty and justice. It has a strong message for those who may be weary in fighting the just cause of the rights of the unborn and the aged, too - people who are often dehumanized by liberalized abortion or so-called "death with dignity" laws. We must not give up the fight for the rights of those who are unable to defend themselves. [...]