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Did Slaves Give Us the New Testament?
Apr 9, 2024
New Testament scholar Candida Moss discusses her book on enslaved Christians' role in shaping the Bible. Topics include slaves potentially writing parts of the Bible, Roman slavery's influence on texts, and identifying enslaved figures in the New Testament. The episode explores the intersection of slavery and biblical narratives from a fresh perspective.
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- Enslaved individuals contributed to the composition of biblical texts by engaging in tasks like manuscript copying and aiding in literary activities.
- Roman slavery in the context of literary production involved diverse tasks for enslaved individuals and dispelled modern misconceptions about its nature and societal roles.
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Interpreting The Role of Enslaved Workers in Writing
Enslaved workers played crucial roles in the production of written texts like the New Testament, engaging in tasks such as copying manuscripts, taking dictation, and aiding in literary activities. The book 'God's Ghost Writers, Enslaved Christians Making the Bible' explores this intersection of slavery and textual traditions, shedding light on how enslaved individuals contributed to the composition of biblical texts. By bridging the fields of slavery studies and New Testament research, the book unveils the significant but often overlooked involvement of enslaved Christians in shaping the Bible's content and transmission.
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