Jesus, king of strangers : what the Bible really says about immigration /
Mark W. Hamilton.
- xi, 171 pages ; 22 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-166) and index.
The reality of migration -- The Bible and the migrant -- Migration as experience and literary theme -- Exodus and exile -- Exodus, exile, and human nature -- The law of the stranger -- The voice of prophecy -- Israel as migrant and host of migrants -- New Testament transformations -- A conclusion for now.
9780802876621 (pbk. : alk. paper)
2018055414
Emigration and immigration--Biblical teaching. Emigration and immigration--Religious aspects--Christianity. Church work with immigrants.