Slaves of the Gods or Enslaved to the Gods?: Enslaved Labour and the basileía tu͂ theu͂
Slaves of the Gods or Enslaved to the Gods?: Enslaved Labour and the βασιλεία τοῦ θεοῦ
Enslaved labour was ubiquitous in the ancient world. Free devotees to the god(s) often used enslavement metaphors in describing their relationship to the god(s). In both cases, the divine is figured as an enslaver. Yet legally enslaved labourers' experience of constant surveillance, minimal res...
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| Language: | English |
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Mohr Siebeck
2024
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Religion in the Roman empire
Year: 2024, Volume: 10, Issue: 1, Pages: 107-126 |
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Slavery
B Kingdom of god B Luke B Asia Minor B Slavery metaphor |
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