I Was a Stranger and You Took Me In

In this thought-provoking examination, historian Keith Pruitt explores the history of immigration in the United States alongside the spiritual teachings in Jewish and Christian scriptures regarding welcoming strangers. He highlights the often contradictory relationship between anti-immigrant rhetoric and biblical principles, providing historical insights and quotations that illuminate American attitudes toward immigrants over time. This book is part of a broader series that investigates important themes in American history and politics.