Paul, Philemon, And Onesimus Or Christian Brotherhood: Being A A Practical Exposition Of St. Paul's Epistle To Philemon, Applicable To The Present Cri

By Thomas Parry

Book Overview

""Paul, Philemon, and Onesimus or Christian Brotherhood"" is a book written by Thomas Parry in 1834. The book provides a practical exposition of St. Paul's Epistle to Philemon, which focuses on the themes of Christian brotherhood and forgiveness. The author applies the lessons from the epistle to the present crisis of West Indian affairs, specifically the issue of slavery. The book explores the relationship between Philemon, a slave owner, and Onesimus, his runaway slave who became a Christian. Parry uses their story to illustrate the importance of treating all people with dignity and respect, regardless of their social status. The book aims to encourage readers to embrace Christian values of love, forgiveness, and brotherhood, and to apply these principles to contemporary social issues. Overall, ""Paul, Philemon, and Onesimus or Christian Brotherhood"" is a thought-provoking and inspiring work that offers valuable insights into the Christian faith and its relevance to modern society.With An Appendix, Containing Remarks On Education Of The Poor And Relief Of The Destitute.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437026907
• ISBN13: 9781437026900
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"