The Letter to Philemon (The New International Commentary on the New Testament)
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (722 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0802873820 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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Pastors and scholars will find in this volume the insight they need to preach and teach this controversial book in meaningful new ways.. In this commentary Scot McKnight offers careful textual analysis of Philemon and brings the practice of modern slavery into conversation with the ancient text. Though brief, Philemon requires close scrutiny. It is also a disturbing text that has been used to justify slavery. 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. Paul's letter to Philemon carries a strong message of breaking down social barriers and establishing new realities of conduct and fellowship
Mantey Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary, Lombard, Illinois. About the AuthorScot McKnight is the Julius R. His many other books include The Jesus Creed: Loving God, Loving Others; A Community Called Atonement; NIV Application Commentary volumes on Galatians and 1 Peter; and (coedited with James D. Dunn) The Historical Jesus in Recent Research. G. He also writes the award-winning Jesus Creed blog at patheos.
Mantey Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary, Lombard, Illinois. He also writes the award-winning Jesus Creed blog at patheos.. Dunn) The Historical Jesus in Recent Research. G. His many other books include The Jesus Creed: Loving God, Loving Others; A Community Called Atone