The Letter to Philemon (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780802873828)

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Paul's letter to Philemon carries a strong message of breaking down social barriers and establishing new realities of conduct and fellowship. It is also a disturbing text that has been used to justify slavery. Though brief, Philemon requires close scrutiny.

In this commentary Scot McKnight offers careful textual analysis of Philemon and brings the practice of modern slavery into conversation with the ancient text. Too often, McKnight says, studies of this short letter gloss over the issue of slavery--an issue that must be recognized and dealt with if Christians are to read Philemon faithfully. Pastors and scholars will find in this volume the insight they need to preach and teach this controversial book in meaningful new ways.

Author: Scot McKnight
ISBN-10: 0802873820
ISBN-13: 9780802873828
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Language: English
Published: 10/05/2017
Pages: 159
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.40w x 0.60d