The Letter to Philemon
Series: The Eerdmans Critical Commentary (ECC)
Imprint: Eerdmans
588 Pages, 6.14 x 9.21 in
- Paperback
- 9780802827456
- Publication Date: August 1, 2000
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Description
This superb commentary by Markus Barth and Helmut Blanke is unique for its exhaustive study of the ancient world at the time Philemon was written. The volume examines the institution of slavery in Paul's day, drawing from secular Greco-Roman sources and from other Christian writers of the time. The references to slavery found in Ephesians, Colossians, and 1 Timothy are also compared and contrasted with Paul's statements in Philemon. In addition, the verse-by- verse commentary focuses on important themes in Pauline theology, including love, faith and faithfulness, church unity, providence, free will, and human responsibility. Finally, Barth makes his exposition even more useful by surveying the history of the interpretation of Philemon, from the patristic age to modern liberation theologians.
The product of Markus Barth's lifelong research, this volume was completed by Helmut Blanke.