Slavery in the Old Testament, in the New Testament, and History

The article talks about slavery and its history, and its depiction in the Old Testament and the New Testament. Topics discussed include the use of the term "slave" in Old Testament and the rights of the slaves in it, including the right of redemption; the death penalty for slave thieves an...

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Published in:Evangelical review of theology
Main Author: Schirrmacher, Thomas 1960- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Paternoster Periodicals [2018]
In: Evangelical review of theology
IxTheo Classification:HA Bible
KAA Church history
NCC Social ethics
Further subjects:B SLAVE traders
B Capital Punishment Religious aspects
B Human Rights
B REDEMPTION in Christianity
B Slavery History
B Slavery in the Bible
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Summary:The article talks about slavery and its history, and its depiction in the Old Testament and the New Testament. Topics discussed include the use of the term "slave" in Old Testament and the rights of the slaves in it, including the right of redemption; the death penalty for slave thieves and slave traders; and the abolition of slavery and its link with the Church. Also mentioned is the role of evangelicals in abolition of slavery.
ISSN:0144-8153
Contains:Enthalten in: Evangelical review of theology