Slavery in Early Christianity by Jennifer A. Glancy ISBN 13: 9780195136098

Oxford University Press, Incorporated. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Oxford University Press, 2002-03-14. 1. hardcover. Used: Good.

Oxford University Press, 2002-03-14. hardcover. Like New. 9x0x6. Minor shelf wear.

Oxford University Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition. Hardcover. 0195136098 . DJ in mylar; Slavery was widespread throughout the Mediterranean lands where Christianity was born and developed. Though Christians were both slaves and slaveholders, there has been surprisingly little study of what early Christians thought about the realities of slavery. How did they reconcile slavery with the Gospel teachings of brotherhood and charity? Slaves were considered the sexual property of their owners: what was the status within the Church of enslaved women and young male slaves who were their owners' sexual playthings? Is there any reason to believe that Christians shied away from the use of corporal punishments so common among ancient slave owners? Jennifer A. Glancy brings a multilayered approach to these and many other issues, offering a comprehensive re-examination of the evidence pertaining to slavery in early Christianity. Drawing on a wide variety of sources, Glancy… Read More

Oxford University Press, 2002-03-14. Hardcover. New unread book. Book is from th/Dust jacket in mylar protective .

New. Spend Less, Read More.

Oxford University Press, 2002-03-14. Hardcover. Full number line. 2002 first printing with full number line hardback no marks and is in great condition with dust coverAND AS ALWAYS SHIPPED IN 24 HOURS; and emailed to you a USPS tracking number on all orders; all books are sanitized and cleaned for your protection before mailing

Oxford University Press, 2002-03-14. 1. hardcover. Used:Good.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Oxford University Press, 01/03/2002 00:00:01. hardcover. Very Good. 2.2383 in x 24.4714 in x 16.1377 in.

Oxford University Press, 2002-03-14. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Cary, North Carolina: Oxford University Press. Fine in Very Good Dust Jacket. 2002. First Printing. Hard Cover. 203 pages: 6.5 x 9.5 in.: 1.6: KB#006570: Dustjacket now protected by a new Brodart Mylar Cover. Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. Printing Number Line (1 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2). Dustjacket has small edge cut. "Slavery was widespread throughout the Mediterranean lands where Christianity was born and developed. Though Christians were both slaves and slaveholders, there has been surprisingly little study of what early Christians thought about the realities of slavery. How did they reconcile slavery with the Gospel teachings of brotherhood and charity? Slaves were considered the sexual property of their owners: what was the status within the Church of enslaved women and young male slaves who were their owners' sexual playthings? Is there any reason to believe that Christians shied away from the use of corporal punishments so common among ancient slave owners? Jennifer A. Glancy brings… Read More

Hard Cover. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; Jennifer A. Glancy offers a comprehensive re-examination of the evidence pertaining to slavery in early Christianity. Drawing on a wide variety of sources, Glancy situates early Christian slavery in its broader cultural setting. The chu