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Enslaved Leadership in Early Christianity
Book • 2018
Enslaved Leadership in Early Christianity offers a groundbreaking examination of the roles and influence of enslaved individuals within early Christian communities.
The book challenges traditional narratives that often overlook or marginalize the contributions of enslaved people, highlighting their agency and leadership within these communities.
It explores the various ways in which enslaved individuals exercised leadership, from informal mentorship and spiritual guidance to formal roles within church structures.
The book also analyzes the social, political, and theological implications of enslaved leadership, prompting readers to reconsider the dynamics of power and authority within early Christianity.
It is a significant contribution to the field of early Christian studies, offering a fresh perspective on a topic that continues to resonate with contemporary concerns about social justice and equality.
The book challenges traditional narratives that often overlook or marginalize the contributions of enslaved people, highlighting their agency and leadership within these communities.
It explores the various ways in which enslaved individuals exercised leadership, from informal mentorship and spiritual guidance to formal roles within church structures.
The book also analyzes the social, political, and theological implications of enslaved leadership, prompting readers to reconsider the dynamics of power and authority within early Christianity.
It is a significant contribution to the field of early Christian studies, offering a fresh perspective on a topic that continues to resonate with contemporary concerns about social justice and equality.
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Rob Heaton as a book used during his dissertation, focusing on enslaved leadership in early Christianity.
Rob Heaton as a book used during his dissertation, focusing on enslaved leadership in early Christianity.
Christy Cobb and Katherine A. Shaner, "Ancient Slavery and Its New Testament Contexts" (Eerdmans, 2025)
