An estimated twelve to fifteen million people now reside illegally in the United States, causing immigration in America to rise to a level of crisis. The political debate has been intense, as a divided America tries to consider the best course of action in dealing with illegal immigration and what laws should be passed. Christians are just as uncertain. Some have turned to the Bible in search of answers. But surprisingly, the Scriptures have not led to a clear position.
Having spent his first 16 years in Egypt with his parents as missionaries, James Hoffmeier is personally acquainted with the challenges of being alone, different, and a foreigner in an alien land. In The Immigration Crisis, Hoffmeier addresses this complex social issue from a biblical perspective. He carefully unpacks the Old
Testament and combines those truths with archaeological and sociological studies. He continues into the NewTestament, discussing Jesus as a refugee, the Kingdom of God, and Christians as aliens.
Hoffmeier suggests how the Bible can shape the Christian perspective in considering the problem of legal andillegal immigrants as well as developing the implications for public policy.
"Read this book if you want to throw light on the subject of immigration and not merely more heat. Dr. Hoffmeier's biblical exegesis gives us valuable perspective on national borders, guest workers, the difference between documented aliens and foreigners in Old Testament times, and many other matters." - Marvin Olasky, Editor-in-Chief, World Magazine; Provost, The King's College
My guest on the program today will be Dr. James Hoffmeier. |
