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About this book
An estimated twelve to fifteen million people now reside illegally in the United States, posing a major social and legal challenge to the nation. Americans are divided over the best course of action in dealing with these illegal immigrants, and Christians are using the Bible to stake out different positions.
The Immigration Crisis addresses this complex issue through a comprehensive look at the Bible. By a careful study of relevant materials in the Old Testament, in combination with archaeological and sociological materials, the author forms a clear definition of an alien in Israelite society. This understanding is an important starting point in the current debate.
The book concludes by suggesting how the Bible might assist Christians in thinking about the problem of legal and illegal immigrants, and in developing the implications of the biblical teaching for public policy.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Newsletter Sign Up
- Endorsements
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- List of Illustrations
- Abbreviations
- Preface
- 1 Crisis at the Border
- 2 Immigration and Immigrants in Abraham’s World
- 3 Unwanted Guests: The Story of the Israelite Exodus
- 4 Lessons Learned: The Law and the Alien
- 5 Aliens in Ancient Israel
- 6 Let Justice Roll: The Champions of Justice
- 7 By the Rivers of Babylon
- 8 Jesus and the New Testament
- 9 What Does This Mean Today?
- Illustration Credits
- Back Cover