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Ancient Slavery and Its New Testament Contexts
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Ancient Slavery and Its New Testament Contexts offers a comprehensive introduction to the multifaceted institution of slavery in the Greco-Roman world and its impact on early Christianity.
The book explores various aspects of slavery, including legal frameworks, social dynamics, and economic implications.
It examines the experiences of enslaved individuals, their resistance strategies, and the ways in which their lives intersected with the development of early Christian communities.
The book also delves into the ethical and theological implications of slavery within the New Testament, challenging traditional interpretations and promoting a more nuanced understanding of the topic.
By integrating diverse perspectives from various disciplines, the book provides a rich and accessible resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of slavery and its enduring legacy.
The book explores various aspects of slavery, including legal frameworks, social dynamics, and economic implications.
It examines the experiences of enslaved individuals, their resistance strategies, and the ways in which their lives intersected with the development of early Christian communities.
The book also delves into the ethical and theological implications of slavery within the New Testament, challenging traditional interpretations and promoting a more nuanced understanding of the topic.
By integrating diverse perspectives from various disciplines, the book provides a rich and accessible resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of slavery and its enduring legacy.
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Christy Cobb and 
Katherine A. Shaner as an introduction to the study of slavery in the New Testament, accessible to students and laypersons.
Christy Cobb and Katherine A. Shaner as an introduction to the study of slavery in the New Testament, accessible to students and laypersons.
Christy Cobb and Katherine A. Shaner, "Ancient Slavery and Its New Testament Contexts" (Eerdmans, 2025)
