02228cam a22002893u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001052450073001122640051001853000047002363360026002833370026003093380036003355000031003715080170004025201231005725340045018036530028018486530020018768560042018968364UtSlPG20260610133220.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBS14aThe Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 64: Philemon :bThe Challoner Revision 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-06-01  aThis eBook was produced by David Widger from etext #1581 prepared by Dennis McCarthy, Atlanta, Georgia and Tad Book, student, Pontifical North American College, Rome  a"The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 64: Philemon" is a biblical epistle traditionally attributed to Saint Paul, written in the early centuries of the Common Era. This book falls under the category of religious scripture, specifically a letter intended to address issues of faith and personal relationships within the early Christian community. Its central topic revolves around the reconciliation between a man named Philemon and his runaway slave, Onesimus, shedding light on themes of forgiveness, charity, and the moral responsibilities of believers.  In the Epistle to Philemon, Paul appeals to Philemon to accept Onesimus back not merely as a slave but as a beloved brother in Christ. Paul expresses gratitude for Philemon's faith and charitable actions, urging him to forgive Onesimus who had wronged him. Paul's approach combines respect and personal connection, as he emphasizes Onesimus's newfound faith and value, illustrating the transformative power of Christian teachings. The letter not only addresses the immediate issue of slavery and master-servant dynamics but also serves as a broader commentary on redemption and the essence of Christian love within societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBible. Epistles of Paul  aBible. Philemon40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8364