Slave of Christ : a New Testament metaphor for total devotion to Christ /
Series: New studies in biblical theology ; . 8 Published by : InterVarsity Press : | Apollos, (Downers Grove, Ill. :) Physical details: 224 p. ; 22 cm. ISBN:0830826084 (pbk. : alk. paper); 9780830826087 (pbk. : alk. paper); 0851115179; 9780851115177.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Vol info | Copy number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode |
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Originally published: Grand Rapids, Mich. : Eerdmans, 2000.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 192-200) and indexes.
Slavery in the Roman Empire in the first century AD -- The New Testament attitude towards physical slavery -- Slavery and freedom -- Slavery and lordship -- Slavery and ownership -- Slavery and privilege -- 'Slave of Christ' : its significance in the New Testament -- 'Slave of Christ' : four New Testament examples.
The New Testament finds many ways to depict the relationship of Christians to Jesus. They are his disciples, sons, daughters, friends. But it is perhaps too little recognized that they are also his slaves. This study sets out to uncover what it means to be a "slave of Christ." Murray Harris begins by assessing the nature of actual slavery in the Graeco-Roman world and the New Testament's attitude toward it. Drawing insights from this background, Harris goes on to unfold the metaphor of slavery to Christ. Among the topics discussed are slavery and spiritual freedom, lordship, ownership, and privilege.
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