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Christianity and slavery: exploring historical theological justifications and condemnations.

Catholic Principles of Slavery in the Teaching of Theologians of the 16th and 17th Centuries

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    722 pages

  • Release Date

    29 July 2026

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Summary

It is our contemporary view that slavery and Christianity are in extreme opposition. However, in the New Testament, St Paul sent back a slave to his master, therefore accepting the institution of slavery, which begs the question: is there such a thing as «Christian» rules of slavery in the past centuries? This and more will be discussed in this interesting book.

This extensive monograph has all the features of a scientific treatise, carefully prepared, based on historical sources, and…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9783631945285
ISBN-10:3631945280
Author:Grzegorz Kulik
Publisher:Peter Lang AG
Imprint:Peter Lang AG
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:722
Release Date:29 July 2026
Weight:985g
Dimensions:148mm x 210mm
Series:European Studies in Theology, Philosophy and History of Religions
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About The Author

Grzegorz Kulik

Grzegorz Kulik holds a Master’s degree in history from the University of Wroclaw (1992) and a Master’s degree in theology from the University of Opole (2004). In 2019, he published a book on the social teaching in the Old Testament entitled: Wołanie o prawo i sprawiedliwość. Księgi i apokryfy Starego Testamentu, pisma z Qumran.

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