Some Differences between First-Century Slavery and Modern Slavery

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Some Differences between First-Century Slavery and Modern Slavery

« on: August 02, 2010, 02:20:16 PM »

http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justintaylor/2010/07/28/some-differences-between-first-century-slavery-and-modern-slavery/

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“In the first century, slaves were not distinguishable from free persons by race, by speech or by clothing; they were sometimes more highly educated than their owners and held responsible professional positions; some persons sold themselves into slavery for economic or social advantage; they could reasonably hope to be emancipated after ten to twenty years of service or by their thirties at the latest; they were not denied the right of public assembly and were not socially segregated (at least in the cities); they could accumulate savings to buy their freedom; their natural inferiority was not assumed.”

—Murray Harris, Slave of Christ: A New Testament Metaphor for Total Devotion to Christ, NSBT (IVP, 2001), 44.


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Re: Some Differences between First-Century Slavery and Modern Slavery

« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2010, 04:53:58 PM »

Oh, we have slavery today. It is called governement programs. I've worked in Inner City Minsitry, and I can attest to the bondage that people are under. It is unholy to be able bodied, and receive all this assistance and then offer nothing in return. It totally destroys a person's sense of value.


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