“It (the bible) does not endorse chattel slavery. It describes a system of indentured servitude widely used in ancient cultures, and provides a method of dealing with prisoners of war that avoids execution”. How do you respond to the assertion that chattel slavery didn’t exist in Judea or Rome?

by grapp

EDIT:

from the same person I'm quoiting in the OP...

The institution you are referring to was still closer to indentured servitude, and not chattel slavery as was practiced in the American South. It was simply a form of employment, and Paul also says "masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him."

cleopatra_philopater

Not to discourage any further answers but these excellent posts do a good job of portraying the grim life of many Roman slaves:

Male with no labor skills and no knowledge of Latin is sold on slave market in Rome 1CE. What is his likely fate? by /u/XenophontheAthenian

What was the life of a slave in Ancient Rome like? by /u/Celebreth