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Dangers of Defending Biblical Slavery
- Defending Old Testament slavery can unintentionally justify other forms of slavery, even harmful ones.
- The legal rationale behind Old Testament slavery is surprisingly similar to antebellum slavery laws.
Biblical and Ancient Near Eastern Slavery
- Biblical slavery wasn't unique; similar laws existed in other ancient Near Eastern cultures, including protections against kidnapping.
- However, the Bible also permits chattel slavery and sexual slavery, especially for foreigners.
Key Biblical Texts on Slavery
- Three key sections address slavery: Exodus 21, Deuteronomy 15, and Leviticus 25.
- These texts' genre is debated; they could be laws, royal propaganda, or moral suggestions.