Does Paul Condemn Slavery? The Surprising Answer–Paul and Philemon

April 01, 2022 00:09:45
Does Paul Condemn Slavery? The Surprising Answer–Paul and Philemon
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Does Paul Condemn Slavery? The Surprising Answer–Paul and Philemon

Apr 01 2022 | 00:09:45

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The book of Philemon is sometimes interpreted as evidence that Paul was opposed to slavery -- but is that really what Paul wants for the runaway slave Onesimus? Read by Brandon M. Bender

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