Asylum-seeking, Migration and Church

Asylum-seeking, Migration and Church
ISBN-10
1409422992
ISBN-13
9781409422990
Category
Religion
Pages
577
Language
English
Published
2012
Publisher
Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Author
Susanna Snyder

Description

This book outlines ways in which churches are currently supporting asylum seekers, encouraging closer engagement with people seen as 'other' and more thoughtful responses to newcomers. Creatively exploring biblical and theological traditions surrounding the 'stranger', Snyder argues that as well as practising a vision of inclusive community churches would do well to engage with established population fears. Trends in global migration and the dynamics of fear and hostility surrounding immigration are critically and creatively explored throughout the book. Inviting more complex, nuanced responses to asylum seekers and immigrants, this book offers invaluable insights to those interested in Christian ethics, practical theology, faith and social action and mission, as well as those working in the field of migration.

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