What Does the Bible Teach 3’ you About Slavery?

One subject that regularly gets brought up from skeptics, seekers and Christians alike is the subject of slavery. Does the Bible endorse slavery? What is the context of the many Old and New Testament passages that speak of slavery? How do the Biblical slavery laws compare with the slavery laws that were enforced in the nations around Israel? How does the overarching narrative of the Bible speak to the subject of slavery? How can Christians competently answer those who bring up this issue?