Who was Onesimus?
Onesimus is the person at the centre of Paul's letter to Philemon. He was enslaved, and Paul asked that he be received as a beloved brother. The letter does not justify treating a person as property.
Paul asked Philemon to welcome Onesimus as he would welcome Paul himself. The appeal presses towards recognising his dignity and relationship within the community.
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What does it mean to treat a person as someone who matters equally?
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