AMCL 1997 - Slaves and Slavery in the New Testamen

Harris begins and ends with answering questions. Harris looks at the use of the terms for 'slave' and 'slaves' in the Greek New Testament. He examines the differing experiences of slavery, depending on their masters. Harris shows that slavery to a gentle master is a delight and privilege. 1997 Annual Moore College Lectures - Slaves and Slavery in the New Testament Lecture 5,  

Harris speaks on the topic of doulos (slavery) in the New Testament. He highlights the complexity of slavery in the first century, and thus that the metaphor which Paul uses would have been shocking. Harris looks at what our slavery to God is, and it's relationship to righteousness. He looks at how the term 'kurios' or 'God' is used. Harris then examines the imagery of Jesus as 'kurios' and his followers as 'doulos'. Harris examines the imagery of a yoke, and that we are yoked to Christ. He explains that this submission to the kurios is both voluntary and involuntary. Harris explains that in the 1st century a slave could own other slaves, and thus be both a kurios and doulos at the same time. This is why Jesus is also described as being both. Harris explores the relationship between confessing Jesus as kurios, and thus our doulos to both Christ and other believers. Talk is followed by questions.,  

Harris answers questions from the previous talk. Harris explores the Greek terms relating to slavery, and their use in English translations. He looks at the experience of slaves in Ancient Rome. Harris then expounds passages that use the imagery of slavery and freedom. 3. Freedom for slavery Harris looks at the response to slavery, including joy and excitment. However, he warns against becoming a slave to liberty or to righteousness instead of being a slave to Christ. 4. Freedom in slavery Talk is followed by questions Slaves and Slavery in the New Testament - Lecture 2

Harris summarises the earlier lectures. Harris looks at slavery in Ancient Rome. He explains the greek terms used for slavery, slaves and slave ownership in the New Testament. Harris considers in detail the different ways that people could become a slave in the Ancient Rome. He compares becoming a slave to Christ to each of these styles. 1. By birth 2. Self-sale 3. Capture Harris examines the terms surrounding slavery, especially around purchase of slaves. Slaves and Slavery in the New Testament - Lecture 4