This book explores the institution of manumission-the freeing of slaves-in ancient Rome from a gendered perspective. Rome was unique among ancient polities in t

Vividly reconstructs economic conditions in ancient Roman cities and the socio-economic strategies of artisans who lived in them.

Argues that freed slaves exerted a profound influence on the transformation of Roman values under the Principate.

This project attempts to listen to voices that have seldom been heard. While others have explored Paul’s theology of Christian freedom, they have not consider

A lively and comprehensive overview of Roman slavery, ideal for introductory-level students of the ancient Mediterranean world.