$image\bible_persp9.jpg$ Philemon

Latin: Philemonem

Greek: Philemona, To Philemon

Author: Paul (Saul) of Tarsus

Date: 60

Place: Rome

Writing to: Philemon, his family, and the church in his house at Colosse

Doctrinal Classification: Personal Note

General Theme: Forgiveness and brotherhood in Christ

Conversion of a Runaway Slave. A letter to the owner of a runaway slave. Paul appeals to Philemon to forgive Onesimus.