Onesimus

Onesimus: Memoirs Of A Disciple Of St. Paul is a book written by Edwin A. Abbott. It is a historical fiction that tells the story of Onesimus, a slave who becomes a disciple of St. Paul. The book is set in the first century AD during the time of the Roman Empire.The story begins with Onesimus living as a slave in the household of Philemon, a wealthy Christian in Colossae. Onesimus is unhappy with his life and decides to run away. He ends up in Rome where he meets St. Paul and becomes his disciple.The book follows Onesimus as he learns about Christianity and becomes a follower of St. Paul. He also learns about the struggles and challenges faced by early Christians, including persecution by the Roman authorities.Throughout the book, Abbott weaves in historical details about life in the Roman Empire and the early Christian church. He also explores themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the power of faith.Overall, Onesimus: Memoirs Of A Disciple Of St. Paul is a compelling and thought-provoking book that offers a unique perspective on the early Christian church. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, religion, or spirituality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.