Jesus, King of Strangers: What the Bible Really Says about Immigration

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Synopsis
Recovering the church&’s native language for migrantsNationalistic tribalism is on the rise around the world. How we treat strangers (foreigners, immigrants, migrants) is a promi­nent political, economic, and religious issue. Drawing on his personal experiences and expertise as a biblical scholar, Mark Hamilton argues that Scripture describes God&’s people as strangers who are called to show grace and hospitality to others.The church has often identified itself as a community of strangers. This was the story of the church during much of its early history. In many parts of the world, it still is. In a world in which 240 million persons are voluntary immigrants and another 60 to 70 million are refugees, the urgency of the church&’s recovery of its native language on immigration remains vital. Jesus, King of Strangers examines the Bible&’s key ideas about human movement and the relationship between migrants and their hosts. Hamilton argues that reclaiming the biblical language will free the church from hypernationalism and fear-driven demagoguery.
Copyright:
2019

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
184 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781467457880
Related ISBNs:
9780802876621
Publisher:
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
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Copyrighted By:
Mark W. Hamilton
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Education, Politics and Government
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Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Foreword by:
Shaun Casey

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