Onesimus: Memoirs of a Disciple of St. Paul

A humble voice from the first century tells the tale of a boy born in a cradle of strangers, left on the steps of a healing temple with only a tiny silver seal around his neck. Sold into slavery alongside his twin, he drifts through the bustling streets of Pergamus, the harsh confines of a Roman prison, and the restless markets of Colossae. The narrative captures the stark reality of life for an orphaned slave, his restless wanderings, and the yearning for freedom that shadows every step.

When the apostle Paul enters his world, the story pivots toward a surprising invitation to something greater. Amid debates with philosophers, whispered doubts, and the pull of new believers, the young slave begins to glimpse a different kind of liberty—one rooted in faith rather than flesh. Listeners will follow his early struggles, his tentative steps toward the Christian community, and the profound transformation that sets the stage for a life devoted to a higher calling.