Neighbor

by Daniel, Ben

• ISBN13: 9780664236519
• ISBN10: 0664236510
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-08-16
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Pr

Summary

Using a blend of travel narrative, interviews, theological insight, and biblical scholarship, Daniel tackles the controversial issues that surround undocumented migration in the United States by taking the reader to the spiritual, legal, and geographical front lines of the immigration debate. Here, the political becomes personal and "talking points" have a human face. The result of this journey is a compelling argument that encourages Christians to meet undocumented migrants as neighbors and as friends. Study questions are included.

Author Biography

Ben Daniel, a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, is a Presbyterian minister in northern California. He has served on the board of Presbyterian Border Ministries and is a regular contributor to UPI's online religion and spirituality forum, as well as KQED FM, the largest NPR affiliate in the United States.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Introduction: Immigration Reconsidered	p. xvii
In the Spirit of Toribio Romo	p. 1
Father Toribio's Ghost	p. 3
Immigration as a Biblical Journey	p. 13
Immigration in Church History	p. 25
On Rendering to Caesar and God	p. 41
Reflection and Action	p. 55
Immigration's Political Journey	p. 59
Zoe Lofgren and the Politics of Immigration Reform	p. 61
The Busiest (and Kindest) Federal Judge in America	p. 73
Reflection and Action	p. 82
Father Toribio Rides Again	p. 85
Frontera de Cristo	p. 87
Water in the Desert	p. 107
Liliana and the New Sanctuary Movement	p. 119
Good Escuelas en la 'Hood: Immigrants and School	p. 133
Reflection and Action	p. 144
Conclusion: Mi Beautiful Barrio	p. 147
Study Questions	p. 151
Notes	p. 155
Index	p. 161
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