Twice Freed

Beloved children’s author, Patricia St John tells a compelling story inspired by what we read of Onesimus in Paul’s New Testament letters.

Set in the vibrant first–century Roman Empire, this richly detailed narrative follows the life of Onesimus, a young slave who dreams of gaining freedom and winning the love of Eirene, a rich merchant’s daughter.

His master, Philemon, followed Jesus Christ and his apostle Paul. A turning point in Onesimus’s life comes when, through Paul’s teachings, ...