Setting the Captives Free

Rezensionen / Stimmen

'If believers want to eliminate modern-day slavery, they should begin by reading this book. No other book so thoroughly examines the biblical texts dealing with human trafficking and prostitution. Setting the Captives Free is the result of years of rigorous theological research - and ministry with victims. It challenges Jesus-followers to look at an ugly issue through God's eyes - and then never see someone in prostitution the same way again.'
- Lauran Bethell, International Consultant, Issues of Human Trafficking/Prostitution, International Ministries ABC/USA Founder, International Christian Alliance on Prostitution (ICAP)

'[Marion L.S. Carson] speaks with authority and passion.... [She] leads the reader carefully, thoughtfully and critically through the biblical texts on these topics. ... The book is clearly written and well provided with points for discussion and further reading. It should prove to be a valuable tool for encouraging individuals and groups to think about these urgent issues and to see active combating of such practices as of central import to the living out of the Christian faith.'
- John Riches, The Expository Times, 128(11), August 2017

'Not only does the author write in an accessible fashion but she provides questions at the end of each chapter to stimulate discussions within reading groups. Sprinkled throughout the text are illustrations by IanSmith that are simple but effective, and they serve to lighten this oppressive topic. The span of Carson's book is impressive for such a short text, leading from an overview of human trafficking today to the biblical treatment of issues such as slavery and prostitution.'
- Gaye Williams Ortiz, Reviews in Religion and Theology, Volume 24 Issue 4, October 2017

'While including some harrowing testimonies from victims, Carson's intention is not to analyse the political or economic causes but rather to explore what the Bible says on such issues. Despite passages in the Old and New Testaments which seem to condone slavery, [Marion Carson] knows that the central message is of a redeeming God who wishes 'to set the captives free' and that Christians have a moral imperative to challenge those practices which treat human beings as commodities to be bought or sold. Discussion questions provide thought-provoking material for Bible study groups.'
- Margaret Ives, The Reader, Winter 2017

"bold and much needed book ... this book is a 'must read'. Well worth buying."
Robin Gill, Theology, march-april 2018, vol.121 no.2, pp.150-1