Strangers and Scapegoats

Strangers and ScapegoatsWe live in a world of oppositional relationships and increasing in group out group divisions. Christian sociologist Matthew Vos explains how the problem of the stranger lies at the root of many problems humanity faces, such as racism, sexism, and nationalism. He applies classic sociological theory on "the stranger" to matters of faith and social justice, showing that an identity in Christ frees us to love strangers as neighbors and friends. The book

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Jervis engages both philosophical and traditional biblical understandings of time

which brings cutting-edge findings from the social sciences into dialogue with Scripture

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Leading scholar Daniel Block helps students of the Bible understand the big picture of God's covenants with humanity as they play out in both the First and the New Testaments

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