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Onesimus, a silent slave in the letter to Philemon, serves as a focal point for examining themes of agency and conversion in early Christianity. This study explores whether he was a fugitive and Paul's intentions regarding his return to Philemon, questioning whether acceptance, return, or manumission was intended. By analyzing early Christian slavery, Roman societal norms, and African-American narratives, the research reconstructs Onesimus's perspective, emphasizing his personal motives and aspirations in seeking a relationship with Paul.
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The First Christian Slave, Mary Ann Beavis
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- Pubblicato
- 2021
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- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Mary Ann Beavis
- Editore
- Cascade Books
- Pubblicato
- 2021
- Formato
- In brossura
- Pagine
- 136
- ISBN13
- 9781725270183
- Serie
- Descrizione
- Onesimus, a silent slave in the letter to Philemon, serves as a focal point for examining themes of agency and conversion in early Christianity. This study explores whether he was a fugitive and Paul's intentions regarding his return to Philemon, questioning whether acceptance, return, or manumission was intended. By analyzing early Christian slavery, Roman societal norms, and African-American narratives, the research reconstructs Onesimus's perspective, emphasizing his personal motives and aspirations in seeking a relationship with Paul.