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The Colessium, Italy

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For years, Bible scholars have danced around

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Bryan C. Loritts

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Mar 31, 2025

For years, Bible scholars have danced around the matter by saying slavery in Rome was far different from slavery in the first few centuries of American history. No doubt their observations carry a measure of merit. Often, Roman slaves were more educated than their owners and were people of great means prior to their captivity. Many were professionals of great service to their owners.

What’s more, they were not enslaved because of the color of their skin.…

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