Yesterday, the issue of immigration was back in the news, as the Supreme Court announced that it will take up a case to decide whether Pres. Obama’s executive actions on immigration are constitutional.
Not sure if immigration matters to Christians or if it does, why it matters? Here is a reading list that will help you better understand immigration in theological perspective.
Most of these books focus on immigration from Mexico and other parts of Latin America, but there are a couple that focus on immigration from other parts of the world.
What books have been most helpful to you in thinking theologically about immigration?
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Justice, Compassion and Truth in the Immigration Debate[/easyazon_link]
Matthew Soerens and Jenny Yang
*** If you only have time for one book, read this one!
*** Read our review…
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Immigration, the Church, and the Bible[/easyazon_link]
Daniel Carroll R.
Superb reflections of a biblical scholar on why immigration matters.
*** Read our review…
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Ched Myers
Really helpful theological reflection!
*** Read our review…
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