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[Bible] Episode 266: Candida Moss - Enslaved People & the Making of the Bible
The Bible For Normal People
Challenges in Writing during Antiquity
In antiquity, people didn't have desks, artificial light, or glasses, making the act of writing uncomfortable and difficult. Without artificial light and glasses, about 40% of people couldn't read or write, especially as they aged. Consequently, in the Roman Empire, enslaved or formerly enslaved individuals were commonly used for reading and writing tasks due to these challenges.
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