Historical & Cultural Background of Philemon
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Questions about the Author
Questions about the Author
Author is Paul (v. 1 & 9). Paul is in prison (v. 1, 9, 10,13) Paul is old (v. 9)
What do we know about the author’s family heritage?
What do we know about the author’s family heritage?
What was the educational background of the author?
What were the occupational skills of the author?
What cultural advantages did the author possess?
What religious experiences shaped the life of the author?
Questions Related to the Audience
Questions Related to the Audience
Who are they?
Philemon - specifically (vs. 7 - “you, brother”), also Apphia, Archippus, church in your house. (vs. 1-2)
New Testament
Jew or Gentile
Believers - “beloved brother” “fellow worker” “sister” “fellow soldier” (vs. 1-2) “God our Father” (vs. 3)
Familiar - Paul knew them
Where are they located?
These epithets imply that he, unlike most of the Colossian church (Col. 2:1),
When did the writing take place?
What is their situation?
Socially
Spiritually
Why was the book written?
Explicit references to purpose - To free Onesimus (v. 16)
Implicit references to purpose
Repitition of themes
Slavery
Imprisonment
Brotherhood
Collection of imperatives
Cultural Contexts
Cultural Contexts
Political
Geographical
Economic
Slavery
Legal
Slavery
Imprisonment
Agricultural
Military
Family
Dietary
Architectural
Clothing
Social
Slavery
Religious
Judaism
Christianity
Philosophical