Use the articles and videos from Weeks 1 and 2 to compare and contrast the biblical restrictions on the institution of slavery with the practice of slavery in neighboring cultures in the ancient world during both Old and New Testament periods.
Using the videos from Weeks 1 & 2, as well as the Bradly and David B. Davis articles, discuss how to approach the topic of slavery from a biblical AND scholarly perspective. NOTE: This question is NOT about whether slavery is right or wrong. It is about how to approach the topic itself in order to more fully understand it. Use specific examples from AT LEAST 2 of course readings and/or videos in your answer to help support your claims.