Our Brother Beloved : Purpose and Community in Paul's Letter to Philemon / Stephen E. Young.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Young, Stephen E., 1965- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Philemon--Social scientific criticism.

Bible.

Bible. Philemon--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (257 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Waco, Texas : Baylor University Press, [2021]

Summary:

"Draws on Positioning Theory to offer a fresh reading of Philemon and challenge traditional interpretations that argue for a pro-slavery perspective in the letter"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title Page, Title Page, Copyright, Dedication

Contents

Acknowledgments

Abbreviations

Introduction: Paul's Letter to Philemon and Slaveries Past and Present

1. The Need for a New Reading of Paul's Letter to Philemon

2. Reading in Search of Social Impact: A New Approach to Paul's Letter to Philemon

3. Rereading Paul's Letter to Philemon: Positioning Brother Onesimus within the Christian Community

4. Welcoming Brother Onesimus: Becoming a Community of Deliverance

Excursus: Would It Have Been Too Problematic for Philemon to Manumit Onesimus?

Bibliography

Index of Authors

Index of Biblical and Other Ancient Sources.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781481315333

1481315331

9781481325011

1481325019

OCLC:

1251737451