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Jesus, Paul and the border debate – why cherry-picking Bible passages misses the immigrant experience in ancient Rome

  • Written by Rodolfo Galvan Estrada III, Adjunct Assistant Professor of the New Testament, Fuller Theological Seminary
Jesus, Paul and the border debate – why cherry-picking Bible passages misses the immigrant experience in ancient RomeThe Bible contains many stories of migration, including that of Joseph, Mary and Jesus.Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Immigration reform is back on the agenda, with Congress taking up major legislation that could usher in a pathway to citizenship for millions of people living in the U.S. without legal status.

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