{"product_id":"philippians-and-philemon-9780814659793","title":"Philippians and Philemon","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlthough relatively brief, Philippians is one of the most interesting and beloved of Paul's undisputed epistles. In \u003cem\u003ePhilippians and Philemon\u003c\/em\u003e, Bonnie Thurston makes a convincing case that canonical Philippians is as Paul wrote it, one letter. Although there is not enough specific evidence to \"name names,\" she suggests a number of possible audiences. A translation conforming as closely as possible to the original Greek is provided, along with a careful analysis of the language of the letter that yields insights into the context and theological underpinning of this epistle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe apostle's very brief letter to Philemon stands solidly within the Pauline collection of authentic and canonical letters. In this volume, Judith Ryan argues that Philemon makes two specific appeals. The first seeks to elicit Philemon's partnership and his community's support in welcoming Onesimus back as both beloved brother and honored guest. The second requests that Onesimus be allowed to use the freedom he already has to serve Christ and his Gospel. In this commentary Ryan provides a fresh translation, critical notes for each verse, and interpretation on defined sections. She situates the letter in the historical context of slavery in the ancient world and shows how Paul combined his theology with contemporary rhetorical strategies to produce an effective challenge to his audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bonnie Beattie Thurston, Judith Ryan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael Glazier Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 294\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780814659793\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThurston, Bonnie B.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Bonnie B. Thurston, after years as a university and seminary professor, lives quietly in her home state of West Virginia. She is the author of many books on Scripture and theology, including \u003ci\u003eMaverick Mark: The Untamed First Gospel\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Spiritual Landscape of Mark\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePhilippians \u003c\/i\u003ein the Sacra Pagina series, all published by Liturgical Press. Her poetry appears frequently in religious periodicals, and among her published collections is \u003ci\u003eBelonging to Borders: A Sojourn in the Celtic Tradition\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also a contributor to \u003ci\u003eGive Us This Day\u003c\/i\u003e (Liturgical Press).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Glazier Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40180703854707,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":41.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_99559c74-7217-4b72-945c-1004c0b9d122.jpg?v=1655472543","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/philippians-and-philemon-9780814659793","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}