God's People on the Move: Biblical and Global Perspectives on Migration and Mission (in English)
Synopsis "God's People on the Move: Biblical and Global Perspectives on Migration and Mission (in English)"
On the highways and byways of every continent, hundreds of millions of immigrants are constantly on the move. Because of growing inequalities of wealth caused by unregulated economic globalization, political and ethnic conflicts, environmental degradation, instant communication, and viable means of transportation, more and more people are migrating than ever before. Crossing international borders, whether compelled or voluntarily, is a major characteristic of our present epoch. No countries or regions are immune from this reality. Facing the growing scope, complexity and impact of the current worldwide phenomenon, Gods People on the Move seeks to develop appropriate biblical and missiological responses to the issue of human migration and dislocation. The book is divided into two major sections. Part one, Biblical Perspectives on Migration and Mission, contains six essays that focus on various biblical themes or texts that deal with migration and mission. Part two, Contemporary Issues of Migration and Mission, contains six essays that address different immigration issues around the world. The contributors to this volume are women and men from different ethnic backgrounds, working and living on five continents. The internationality of the contributors gives this volume a unique global perspective on migration and mission. Global in scope and ecumenical in spirit, this biblical and theological study on migration makes a genuine contribution to the churchs reflection on the meaning of migration. Drawing on both biblical and missiological studies, the essays collected here demonstrate that the migration of peoples is deeply embedded in our biblical history. The staggering plight of migrant peoples today not only calls for a response of justice and compassion but invites us to probe deeply into our understanding of God and of human dignity. --Donald Senior, President emeritus, Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, IL This book is a magnificent addition to the burgeoning
