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On Manumission and Redemption

http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/600Gregmanu.html

Pope Gregory I (c. 600) not only set free serfs subject to him but he awarded them the goods they held, and he put forward the strongest reason for his act. From the Medieval Sourcebook.

Submitted in section: Religion & Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: History: By Topic: Slavery: On Manumission and Redemption

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