Strangers and Scapegoats
Extending God's Welcome to Those on the Margins

The Book is divided into two (2) parts, with the first part focused on identifying the stranger in terms of in groups and out groups (were I typically use the terms self and other). A lot of effort goes into explaining how the poor treatment of out groups is a mechanism for preserving group boundari......more

This is an important book that fits a specific audience but is accessible to a lot of readers. Dr. Vos combines compelling logic, social thought, and theology to make the argument that strangers are a necessary part of society, always among us but Christians form "in groups" to isolate the stranger.......more

An excellent and very much needed book, especially in light of our current divisions, when it comes to interaction of religion and public life. More public life should feature the theme of welcome and hospitality, rather than passing laws.......more

I wish ever American pastor/ministry leader would read this book! Vos is a Christian sociologist (no, that’s not an oxymoron) who opens our eyes to the way we often “other” those who aren’t like us......more