Question

Why was it important for slaves to know the bible but not be able to read it?

Answer 1

Because the bible states the rights and wrongs, what you can and cannot do. and it was like the basic independence so if the slaves knew how to read the bible revolts would start

Answer 2

sorry if its wrong this is kind of an opinion question for me :)

Answer 3

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bible_and_slavery
This is probs why they had to know about the bible but not read it.

Answer 4

Thanks to both of you !!

Answer 5

np