The Immigration Crisis
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The Immigration Crisis

Immigrants, Aliens, and the Bible

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The Immigration Crisis

Immigrants, Aliens, and the Bible

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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Information

Publisher
Crossway
Year
2009
Print ISBN
9781433506079

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Newsletter Sign Up
  3. Endorsements
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright
  6. Dedication
  7. Contents
  8. List of Illustrations
  9. Abbreviations
  10. Preface
  11. 1 Crisis at the Border
  12. 2 Immigration and Immigrants in Abraham’s World
  13. 3 Unwanted Guests: The Story of the Israelite Exodus
  14. 4 Lessons Learned: The Law and the Alien
  15. 5 Aliens in Ancient Israel
  16. 6 Let Justice Roll: The Champions of Justice
  17. 7 By the Rivers of Babylon
  18. 8 Jesus and the New Testament
  19. 9 What Does This Mean Today?
  20. Illustration Credits
  21. Back Cover