Immigration & The Christian Ethos

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Immigration and The Christian Ethos: Joseph in Egypt Again!?
Decisions That Try Our Faith Series — Book 2

Immigration remains one of the most polarizing and divisive issues in society today. In this groundbreaking book, Bishop Dr. Eric L. Douglass Sr. examines immigration through the lens of Scripture, history, and Christian ethics, using the biblical narrative of Joseph and the Israelites in Egypt as a guiding framework.

This book takes readers on a journey from the Israelites’ arrival and prosperity in Egypt, to their eventual oppression and liberation, drawing striking parallels with the experiences of modern immigrants. Within its pages, you will discover:

• Biblical Foundations — An exploration of Genesis and Exodus, showing God’s concern for the sojourner and His call to hospitality, justice, and compassion.

• Theological Reflection — How passages like Leviticus 19:33–34 and Matthew 25:35 illuminate the Christian responsibility to welcome and protect the stranger.

• Historical Insights — The migration of the Israelites to Egypt as a case study in migration, assimilation, xenophobia, and deliverance.

• Contemporary Analysis — A comparison of biblical principles with modern U.S. immigration debates around security, citizenship, economics, and cultural identity.

• Practical Application — Case studies of faith-based advocacy and recommendations for how Christians can shape more compassionate and just policies.

Dr. Douglass challenges Christians to rise above partisan rhetoric and rediscover the timeless call to love the stranger as ourselves. This is not merely a political or cultural debate—it is a moral and spiritual test of whether we will follow God’s commands in a polarized age.

Engaging, scholarly, and pastoral, Immigration and The Christian Ethos equips believers to discern the Lord’s way in the midst of chaos, reminding us that we too were once strangers and are now called to extend the hospitality of Christ.