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Sacra Pagina: Philippians and Philemon: Volume 10
Contributor(s): Thurston, Bonnie B. (Author), Ryan, Judith (Author)
ISBN: 0814659799     ISBN-13: 9780814659793
Publisher: Liturgical Press
OUR PRICE:   $37.95  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: April 2009
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Annotation: Philippians is one of the most interesting and beloved of Pauls undisputed epistles. In Philippians and Philemon, Bonnie Thurston makes a convincing case that canonical Philippians is as Paul wrote it, one letter. 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.
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BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - New Testament
- Religion | Biblical Studies - New Testament - Paul's Letters
- Religion | Christianity - Catholic
Dewey: 227.607
Series: Sacra Pagina (Quality Paper)
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.95 lbs) 312 pages
Themes:
- Religious Orientation - Catholic
- Religious Orientation - Christian
- Theometrics - Catholic
 
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Although relatively brief, Philippians is one of the most interesting and beloved of Paul's undisputed epistles. In Philippians and Philemon, 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.

The 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.

Bonnie B. Thurston, PhD, lives in West Virginia in solitude. She is ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the author of several books, including The Spiritual Landscape of Mark and Religious Vows, the Sermon on the Mount, and Christian Living (Liturgical Press) and Preaching Mark (Fortress Press).

Judith M. Ryan, PhD, STL, is associate professor of New Testament at the University of St. Thomas School of Theology at St. Mary's Seminary, Houston, Texas. Previously she taught at Catholic University of America, Fordham University, the University of Scranton, College Misericordia, and St. Mary's Seminary and University, Baltimore, Maryland.