Use this Annotated Bibliography to argue how Philemon was important as the disciples.
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ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF PHILEMON
Jordaan, Pierre J., and S. Philip Nolte. “Reading Philemon as Therapeutic Narrative”
In “Reading Philemon as Therapeutic Narrative”, Pierre Jordaan and Philip Nolte present an outstanding narrative of perceiving the world of Philemon. Philemon owned and kept a slave called Onesimus and in the book of Philemon, Apostle Paul provides his reaction to both slave ownership and slavery. One of the primary strengths of the article is distinguishing clearly Philemon’s harsh treatment towards slaves and his humane conduct towards them. In the article, the authors acknowledge how Paul is attempting to bridge the two experiences while using mystery religions and the example of Jesus. By meeting the expectation of Paul, Philemon acted in accordance with Jesus’ teachings by showing compassion to the oppressed and exploited people of his society.
Jeal, Roy R. Exploring Philemon
In the book, Roy Jeal demonstrates how Paul’s Epistle to Philemon was welcomed to both early church and the ancient Mediterranean with a powerful and considerable rhetorical force. The author acknowledges how ranges of remarkable textures were precisely interwoven in the efforts of producing a profound impact on an early Christian, primarily, Philemon. One of the outstanding strengths of the book is superbly demonstrating how many subtle features are working together in presenting a rhetorical perspective regarding the new Christian society. The writer claims that Christianity is for all people and shows how Christians are guided by partnership, brotherhood, and freedom.
Seal, David. “Philemon: Signed, Sealed, And Delivered”
In “Philemon: Signed, Sealed, and Delivered”, David Seal examines how gestures and vocal intonation were used persuasively in presenting the principles of the New Testament. The author claims that rhetorical delivery, acting, and reading was considered remarkable persuasive skills. Throughout the article, Seal searches for clues that suggest that body gestures and remarkable voice were used in strengthening the message of Paul’s Letter to Philemon. The article outstandingly proposes that the Philemon reading was accompanied precisely by body gestures to communicate dependence and affection of God while evoking pity. The author acknowledges how the voice modulation of the lector is used in enhancing pity, admiration, and the vocalization of joy.
Lyons, Kirk D. “Paul’s Confrontation With Class: The Letter To Philemon As Counter-Hegemonic Discourse”
In the article, Kirk Lyons examines how Paul’s Letter to Philemon was used in interpreting systems of oppression and dominion. The author recognizes how the normative reading of Paul was interpreted in supporting systematic oppression while bearing a little theological substance. Lyons conflicts with this position regarding the dominant expository by the communities supporting the maintenance of a dominant social structure. The article proposes a different approach to assess Philemon’s reading consciously while avoiding traditional assumptions that are permeating the text’s writings. In the writing, Paul sends Onesimus back to Philemon to help him in spreading faith rather than an act of supporting slavery. Lyons helps readers to understand that Paul’s Letter to Philemon is teaching about forgiveness and approval and not about slavery.
Kreitzer, L. Joseph, and larry Kreitzer. Philemon
In the book, Larry Kreitzer and Joseph Kreitzer provide a helpful guide and analysis of understanding Paul’s Letter to Philemon. The book assesses recent alternatives to Paul’s letter in the process of shedding light on the Apostle’s attitude towards slavery and his reconciliation understanding. The authors acknowledge how the Letter to Philemon was highly used as the primary focus of debate between slavery supporters and abolitionists. While writing the letter, Paul was encouraging Philemon to consider Onesimus as a brother because he was now saved and converted to Christianity. Therefore, Paul helps Philemon behave like a Christian and voluntarily do the right thing while demonstrating believers’ brotherhood.
Bibliography
Jeal, Roy R. Exploring Philemon. Atlanta (Ga.): SBL Press, 2015.
Jordaan, Pierre J., and S. Philip Nolte. “Reading Philemon As Therapeutic Narrative”. Theological Studies 66, no. 1 (2010). doi:10.4102/hts.v66i1.307.
Kreitzer, L. Joseph, and larry Kreitzer. Philemon. Sheffield: Sheffield Phoenix Press, 2008.
Lyons, Kirk D. “Paul’s Confrontation With Class: The Letter To Philemon As Counter-Hegemonic Discourse”. Labour / Le Travail 21 (2009): 333. doi:10.2307/143013.
Seal, David. “Philemon: Signed, Sealed, And Delivered”. Nursing 36, no. 2 (2011): 67. doi:10.1097/002193-200602000-00052.
