Dale B. Martin Books

Dale B. Martin specializes in the New Testament and Christian Origins, with a keen attention to the social and cultural history of the Greco-Roman world. His work delves into the intricate connections between religious ideals and the societal realities of antiquity. Martin analyzes how concepts like slavery and the body were metaphorically employed in early Christianity to convey spiritual truths. His approach to biblical interpretation bridges literary analysis with anthropological and social inquiry, illuminating the complex relationships between gender, sexuality, and ideology in ancient texts and modern scholarship alike.

Slavery as Salvation
270 pages
10 hours of reading
The book explores the use of slavery metaphors by early Christians, particularly by figures like Paul, to describe their relationship with God and Christ. It challenges the notion that such language would deter Greco-Roman converts, instead analyzing the social history, rhetorical strategies, and theological context of the era. Through this examination, Dale B. Martin sheds light on the significance and implications of these metaphors in early Christian thought and their impact on the understanding of salvation.

Slavery as Salvation