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by Pennman
Thu Jan 30, 2014 2:30 pm
Forum: The Bible and Scripture
Topic: Slavery in the bible
Replies: 7
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Re: Slavery in the bible

That is a very astute representation, but i do see quite a disparity between exodus 18-19 and 20-21. In 18-19 if a man injures another man, but does not kill him, there is no penalty. In 20-21 if a man injures a slave, but the slave does not die immediately, there is no penalty. Perhaps i am misread...
by Pennman
Wed Jan 29, 2014 10:35 am
Forum: The Bible and Scripture
Topic: Slavery in the bible
Replies: 7
Views: 2242

Slavery in the bible

I have been wrestling with the issue of slavery in the bible for some time. My search led me here to an article written by a Mr. Richard Deem titled "Does God Approve of Slavery According to the Bible". I must tell you that i felt it short sighted enough to register for this forum and crea...