This article investigates the way in which a chiasm means something, and it uses the book of Philemon as case study.

This article raises five pastoral insights from Philemon, a letter about forgiveness.

This article gives an overview of the Paul's letter to Philemon. Among other things, the author discusses God's providence and discusses God's effectual calling.

The societies featured in the Bible almost all practiced some form of slavery. When we understand the background to the economic and social life of those societies, whether slavery, marriage or land ownership, it can illuminate the practical and theological implications of the text. This article brings together some of the recent debates and conclusions focusing, particularly on slavery in the New Testament, giving particular attention to Paul’s letter to Philemon.

Social injustice is never far away from any of us. How should we confront injustices that are often culturally and historically pervasive? Paul took a radical approach against slavery in his letter to Philemon.