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基本説明
Drawing on studies of church engagement with asylum-seekers in the UK and critical immigration and refugee issues in North America, Snyder presents an extended theological reflection on both the issue of asylum-seeking and the fears of established populations surrounding immigration.
Full Description
Asylum-Seeking, Migration and Church addresses one of the most pressing issues confronting contemporary society. How are we to engage with migrants? Drawing on studies of church engagement with asylum seekers in the UK and critical immigration and refugee issues in North America, Snyder presents an extended theological reflection on both the issue of asylum-seeking and the fears of established populations surrounding immigration. 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, social work, mission and faith and social action, as well as those working in the field of migration.
Contents
I: Setting the Scene; 1: Encountering Migrants; 2: 'On the Way' to a Performative and Liberatory Theology; 3: Supporting Asylum Seekers: Church Activities and Projects; II: Flight and Fright: Experiences of Seeking Sanctuary; 4: Flight: The Global Dynamics of Migration; 5: Fright: The Dynamics of Fear within Established Populations; III: Encountering 'Strangers' in the Bible; 6: Approaching 'Strangers'; 7: Ecology of Fear: Ezra-Nehemiah; 8: Ecology of Faith: Ruth and the Syro-Phoenician Woman; IV: Conclusion; 9: Moving Our Encounters On
