Abstract

I.THE STATUS OF SLAVES 1. The Denationalization of Slaves 2. The Slave as Chattel and Human Being 3. Women, Slaves, and Minors 4. Hierarchical Equations and Differentiations 5. Between Slavery and Freedom 6. Summary II. SLAVES AND THE FAMILY 1. Slaves within the Household 2. Master-Slave Relationships 3. Prostitutes and Concubines 4. Power Relationships 5. Summary III. SLAVES AND THE ECONOMY 1. The Sources of Slaves 2. The Acquisition and Sale of Slaves 3. Slaves as Intermediaries in Business Transactions 4. The Location of Slaves in Ancient Jewish Society 5. The Manumission of Slaves 6. Summary IV. THE SYMBOLIC SIGNIFICANCE OF SLAVERY 1. Slavery as Metaphor 2. Slave Parables 3. Slavery and the Exodus Experience 4. Summary CONCLUSIONS

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