Onesimus: Memoirs of a Disciple of St. Paul
A Journey of Faith and Redemption in Early ChristianityBy Edwin Abbott Abbott
Length9h 10m
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In "Onesimus: Memoirs of a Disciple of St. Paul," Edwin Abbott Abbott masterfully weaves a narrative that reimagines the figure of Onesimus, a slave who becomes a pivotal character in the early Christian church. Set against the rich tapestry of first-century Rome, Abbott employs a blend of historical fiction and epistolary style, capturing the nuances of theological discourse while offering vivid insights into the socio-political conditions of the time. The book is not merely a personal story; it is a profound exploration of themes such as redemption, fellowship, and the transformative power of faith, effectively bridging the gap between ancient and contemporary moral dilemmas. Edwin Abbott Abbott, the esteemed Victorian scholar and theologian, was deeply influenced by his background in theology and education, which informed his understanding of early Christian texts and their implications. His endeavors in literature and philosophy enabled him to approach the subject of Onesimus with both empathy and intellectual rigor. Abbott's ability to engage with complex theological concepts while remaining accessible to a diverse readership showcases his dedication to education and discourse. Readers seeking an enriching exploration of early Christian thought and its humanistic implications will find Abbott's "Onesimus" an invaluable addition to their literary repertoire. The novel not only illuminates the life of a key biblical figure but also prompts reflection on the nature of freedom, servitude, and spiritual awakening, making it a timely read for anyone interested in the intersection of faith and social justice.
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GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length9 hrs 10 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 31, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1“ECCE HOMO” SERIES.
2ONESIMUS TO THE READER.
3THE TABLE.
4§ 1. OF MY CHILDHOOD.
5§ 2. HOW I FIRST SAW THE HOLY APOSTLE PAULUS.
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6§ 3. OF THE STRANGER, AND OF DIOSDOTUS THE PRIEST OF ZEUS.
7§ 4. HOW WE GREW UP AT LYSTRA.
8§ 5. HOW AMMIANE DIED AND MY BROTHER AND I WERE SOLD FOR SLAVES.
9§ 6. OF THE DEATH OF CHRESTUS.
10§ 7. OF MY LIFE IN THE ERGASTULUM.
11§ 8. HOW I WAS SOLD TO PHILEMON OF COLOSSÆ.
12§ 1. HOW I RETURNED TO THE WORSHIP OF FALSE GODS.
13§ 2. HOW SOME OF PHILEMON’S FRIENDS AVOWED A BELIEF IN ONE GOD.
14§ 3. HOW NICOSTRATUS URGED THAT, WITHOUT THE BELIEF IN THE GODS, THE LIFE OF MAN WOULD BE VOID OF PLEASURE.
15§ 4. HOW PHILEMON, FALLING SICK, INCLINED TO SUPERSTITION.
16§ 5. HOW I ACCOMPANIED PHILEMON TO PERGAMUS.
17§ 6. HOW I WENT DOWN INTO THE CAVE OF TROPHONIUS.
18§ 7. HOW ARTEMIDORUS SPOKE AGAINST THE BELIEF IN GODS.
19§ 8. HOW I JOURNEYED WITH PHILEMON TO ANTIOCH IN SYRIA.
20§ 1. OF MY FIRST THOUGHTS CONCERNING THE CHRISTIANS.
21§ 2. OF THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHRISTIANS.
22§ 3. HOW ARTEMIDORUS QUESTIONED ME FURTHER CONCERNING THE CHRISTIANS.
23§ 4. HOW THE CHRISTIANS HONORED THE PROPHETS OF THE JEWS.
24§ 5. OF THE ANCIENT HISTORIES OF THE JEWS.
25§ 6. HOW ARTEMIDORUS QUESTIONED ME FURTHER, AND OF HIS RELATION CONCERNING THE CASTING OUT OF THE SWINE.
26§ 7. OF THE TRADITIONS OF THE CHRISTIANS AND OF THE NATURE OF CHRISTUS.
27§ 8. OF THE RISING OF CHRISTUS FROM THE DEAD.
28§ 9. HOW ARTEMIDORUS BADE ME CEASE FROM FURTHER INQUIRY.
29§ 10. HOW I STUMBLED AT THE THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR AND WENT NOT IN.
30§ 1. HOW WE CAME TO ATHENS.
31§ 2. HOW ARTEMIDORUS REBUKED ME, SUPPOSING THAT I WAS IN DANGER OF BECOMING A CHRISTIAN.
32§ 3. OF MY REPLY TO ARTEMIDORUS.
33§ 4. OF EUCHARIS AND OF MY LIFE AT ATHENS.
34§ 5. HOW I RETURNED TO COLOSSÆ, AND OF MY NEW LIFE WITH PHILEMON.
35§ 6. CONCERNING MY VISIT TO EPICTETUS.
36§ 7. HOW I TRIED THE PHILOSOPHY OF EPICTETUS.
37§ 8. HOW I WAS ACCUSED OF THEFT BY THE DEVICES OF PISTUS.
38§ 9. HOW EPICTETUS FURTHER EXPLAINED HIS PHILOSOPHY.
39§ 10. OF METRODORUS AND HIS ADVICE.
40§ 11. OF THE DEATH OF EUCHARIS AND HOW I WAS AGAIN ACCUSED OF THEFT.
41§ 1. HOW I ESCAPED FROM THE HOUSE OF PHILEMON.
42§ 2. OF MY LIFE AT PERGAMUS.
43§ 3. HOW I CAME TO CORINTH AND SAW THE TOMB OF EUCHARIS.
44§ 4. HOW I SAW THE HOLY APOSTLE PAULUS BUT KNEW HIM NOT.
45§ 5. HOW I LEARNED THAT PAULUS WAS THE PROPHET THAT I HAD SEEN IN MY CHILDHOOD, THE SAME THAT HAD CURED LAME XANTHIAS.
46§ 6. HOW I WAS LED INTO THE NET OF THE GOSPEL.
47§ 1. OF THE TEACHING OF PAULUS.
48§ 2. HOW I RETURNED TO PHILEMON AT COLOSSÆ.
49§ 3. OF MY DISCOURSE WITH ARTEMIDORUS CONCERNING THE FAITH.
50§ 4. OF THE DOUBTINGS OF ARTEMIDORUS.
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