SUMMARY ANALYSIS OF PHILEMON
This is an example of
deliberative rhetoric
.
1-7 I. Proem
A. Epistolary prescript (1-3)
B. Thanksgiving prayer, including summary of proof topics (4-7)
8-16 II. Probatio
17-22 III. Peroratio
23-25 IV. Final prayers and greetings (epistolary conclusion)
Main themes of Phlm:
Onesimus
slavery
freedom in Christ
Christian fellowship
individual conscience