Tag: New Testament
Refuge and Refugees in Church History
The Bible is a book from and for refugees. The Israelites were not at home in Egypt or Canaan. The Church of Acts suffered the persecution of kings as today it suffers that of caliphs....
Neither Slave Nor Free, Legal Resident Nor Refugee
When I hear Mara’s story–a story of intimidation that led to flight that led to poverty that led to a waning hope–I understand, but I cannot imagine. I listen, but I cannot relate. I can...