Born a prince of the Getae, raised a slave in Ephesus, Onesimus grows to hate his master, Philemon. His master becomes a Christian, a disciple of Paul, yet he never changes the treatment of his slave, though this slave is as well educated as any man in the Empire. Finally, Onesimus escapes, stealing precious books from his master and money to live until he can find work as a scribe or teacher. He squanders the money and is abused by Romans. In a moment...