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Did Slaves Give Us the New Testament?

Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman

CHAPTER

Exploring Roman Slavery and Text Copying in Ancient Rome

Delve into the distinctions of Roman slavery, contrasting it with modern perceptions, and explore the sources, treatment, and roles of slaves in antiquity. The chapter further discusses the historical context of slavery in relation to the New Testament, the presence of educated slaves, and the role of slaves and freedmen in the professional copying of texts in ancient Rome.

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