A Biblical Approach to Hospitality

ABSTRACTThis article speaks as an introduction to the theology and practice of hospitality. Throughout scripture, we read an understanding and calling to hospitality both as custom and more importantly as mandate for followers of Christ. First, the challenges of meeting this mandate are laid out pri...

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Main Author: Carroll, Matthew (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2011
In: Review and expositor
Year: 2011, Volume: 108, Issue: 4, Pages: 519-526
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
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Summary:ABSTRACTThis article speaks as an introduction to the theology and practice of hospitality. Throughout scripture, we read an understanding and calling to hospitality both as custom and more importantly as mandate for followers of Christ. First, the challenges of meeting this mandate are laid out primarily through identifying the fear many have of the unknown. Second, the definitions of stranger and neighbor have been influenced by popular culture today and are seen by some as total opposites. This article aims to help differentiate the two terms through the lens of scripture. Finally, a celebration of difference is emphasized as a primary means to welcome all to the table of hospitality.
ISSN:2052-9449
Contains:Enthalten in: Review and expositor
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/003463731110800406