After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no-one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language...' (Revelation 7:9) 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.
| ISBN: | 9780851112909 |
| Publication date: | 16th May 2003 |
| Author: | J Daniel Hays |
| Publisher: | Apollos an imprint of Inter-Varsity Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 240 pages |
| Series: | New Studies in Biblical Theology |
| Genres: |
Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts |