Slavery in Early Christianity
Jennifer A. Glancy investigates the historical presence and influence of slavery in the development of early Christian communities and texts.
About This Book
Slavery in Early Christianity explores the presence and significance of enslaved people within the formative centuries of the Christian movement.
The work draws on historical sources to consider how slavery intersected with emerging Christian beliefs and practices.
Readers encounter a focused analysis of social structures that shaped both the lived experience of early Christians and the language of their writings.
The study situates slavery within the broader cultural and religious landscape of the ancient Mediterranean world.
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