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Philemon, Epistle to — Was written from Rome at the same time as the epistles to the Colossians and Ephesians, and was sent also by Onesimus. It was addressed to Philemon and the members of his family. It was written for the purpose of interceding for Onesimus (q … Easton's Bible Dictionary
Philemon — noun 1. (Greek mythology) a simple countryman who offered hospitality to Zeus and Hermes when they came to earth without revealing their identities in order to test people s piety • Topics: ↑Greek mythology • Instance Hypernyms: ↑countryman,… … Useful english dictionary
Philemon — • A citizen of Colossae, to whom St. Paul addressed a private letter, unique in the New Testament, which bears his name. Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Philemon Philemon … Catholic encyclopedia
Epistle to the Colossians — Epistle to the Colossians † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Epistle to the Colossians One of the four Captivity Epistles written by St. Paul during his first imprisonment in Rome the other three being Ephesians, Philemon and Philippians. That … Catholic encyclopedia
Epistle to the Ephesians — Epistle to the Ephesians † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Epistle to the Ephesians This article will be treated under the following heads: ♦ I. Analysis of the Epistle; ♦ II. Special Characteristics: ♦ (1) Form: (a)… … Catholic encyclopedia
Philemon (New Testament person) — Philemon was the recipient of a private letter from Paul of Tarsus. This Epistle to Philemon, is found in the New Testament. Traditionally, Philemon is believed to have been a resident of Colossae in Phrygia. [CathEncy|wstitle=Philemon] However,… … Wikipedia
Philemon — may refer to:People: * Philemon (poet), a poet of the Athenian Democracy * Philemon (New Testament person), the recipient of Saint Paul s Epistle to Philemon * Saint Philemon the actor, early fourth century Christian martyr * Philemon of Valaam… … Wikipedia
Epistle to the Philippians — Epistle to the Philippians † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Epistle to the Philippians I. HISTORICAL CIRCUMSTANCES, OCCASION, AND CHARACTER (See also PHILIPPI). The Philippians, who were much endeared to St. Paul (i, 3, 7; iv, 1) had … Catholic encyclopedia
Philemon, The Letter of Paul to — ▪ epistle by Saint Paul also called The Epistle Of Saint Paul The Apostle To Philemon, brief New Testament letter written by Paul the Apostle to a wealthy Christian of Colossae, Asia Minor, on behalf of Onesimus, Philemon s former slave … Universalium
Epistle (in Scripture) — • The Old Testament exhibits two periods in its idea of an epistle: first, it presents the epistle under the general concept of a book or a writing; secondly, it regards the epistle as a distinct literary form. The New Testament presents a very… … Catholic encyclopedia
