Slavery in the Early Church

Slaves, both male and female, were also members of the early Christian congregations. They played a full part in them.

Paul on Slavery

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1 Corinthians 7.20 - 1 Corinthians 7.24 1 Corinthians 12.13 Galatians 3.28 Ephesians 6.5 - Ephesians 6.6 Colossians 3.22 1 Timothy 6.1 - 1 Timothy 6.2

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Slavery in Graeco-Roman Times

Slavery in the Early Church

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