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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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- 2021
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mary Ann Beavis
- Publisher
- Cascade Books
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 136
- ISBN13
- 9781725270183
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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.