Read the “Procedure for Historical (Situational) Reconstruction” (especially note the 5 elements which need to be addressed), read the “Sample Reconstruction,” the “Philemon” Handout (by Fee & Stuart) as well as the other “Philemon” Handout (Eerdman’s Handbook of the Bible).” Once these have been read, compose and submit a two-page Reconstruction essay on the book of Philemon. Incorporate some scholarship into your work and use footnote citations. Please be sure to include a title page as well as a Works Cited page.
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