The Bible and Slavery

Bible does contain many references to slavery which is a common practice In the course of human history Slavery was a typical fetcher of Civilization practiced and it existed in most societies throughout history. Biblical text outline sources and the legal status of slaves and economic roles of slavery the Bible agrees to the treatment of slaves especially in the old testament their are also references to slavery in the New Testament and the Jewish cultures there are some practices rehashing from slavery. It was necessary for those who owned slaves then especially in the large numbers to be wealthy because the masters had to pay taxes for the jewish and non jewish slaves because they were considered part of the family unit also Debt slaves were one of the most tow categories of slaves in jewish society these individuals sold themselves into slavery in order to pay off debts they might accrued.

In the New Testament slavery is not directly condemned however this cannot be used to justify it, Countless stories and books in the Bible speak on equality among all. 

One of the main Judeo-Christian values taken from the Bible is the golden rule, which essentially states to "treat others how you wish to be treated. To be in support of slavery, and even to justify it in the past is a direct violation of Christ's golden rule. Another scripture that comes into play is the Exodus story, When God's intervention against the enslavement of the Israeli people in Egypt was A direct act against slavery stated in the Bible. 

                                                                                             

In conclusion although the Bible does not directly 

condemn Slavery, I believe the statements about equality

 among all people and acts of God directly against slavery, 

The golden rule, and countless stories are evidence

enough that the Bible condemns

the enslavement of other Human beings.