From every people and nation : a biblical theology of race (New studies in biblical theology ; 14) / J. Daniel Hays ; series editor, D. A. Carson.

Includes bibliography (pages 207-230) and index.

The ethnic make-up of the Old Testament world -- Creation, blessing, and race (Genesis 1-12) -- Israel, the Torah, foreigners, and intermarriage -- Israel and Black Africa during the monarchy -- Racial issues in the prophets -- The ethnic make-up of the New Testament world -- Race and the theology of Luke-Acts -- Race, Pauline theology, and the Apocalypse -- Conclusions and applications.

The visions in the book of Revelation give a glimpse of the people of God at the consummation of history - a racially diverse congregation gathered together in worship around God's throne. The theme of race runs throughout Scripture, constantly pointing to the global and multi-ethnic dimensions inherent in the overarching plan of God. In response to the neglect of this theme in much evangelical scholarship, Dr. Hays offers a thorough exegetical study. As well as focusing on texts which have a general bearing on race, Dr. Hays also demonstrates that black Africans from Cush (Ethiopia) play an important role in both Old and New Testament history. This careful, nuanced analysis provides a clear theological foundation for life in contemporary multi-racial cultures, and challenges churches to pursue racial unity in Christ.--Back cover.

Added to GBC Library Holland Park 29 January 2023.