Preaching Bondage: John Chrysostom and the Discourse of Slavery in Early Christianity

by Chris L . De Wet (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2015

  $88.14

  Introduces and investigates the novel concept of doulology, the discourse of slavery, in the homilies of John Chrysostom, the late fourth-century priest and bishop. This book explores the impact of doulology, brings to light the pervasive fissures between ancient Roman slave holding and early Christianity.