In this provocative series of lectures, Edgar offers a fierce critique of the racial theories of his time and defends the biblical account of human origins against the rising tide of Darwinism. He argues that the so-called ’curse of Canaan’ has been widely misunderstood and misinterpreted as a justification for the enslavement of Africans. Edgar provides a detailed exegesis of the relevant scriptural passages, and offers a compelling defense of the dignity and equality of all human beings. The book remains a powerful reminder of the dangers of racism and prejudice in any age.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.