Includes bibliographical references.

Abraham: for the nations, from the nations / Sarita Gallagher Edwards -- Missional revelation through the story of Hagar the Egyptian / Sarita Gallagher Edwards -- Egyptian and Midianite influences on Moses / Paul Hertig -- Philistine migration: Biblical case studies of non-Israelite migrants as missionaries / Robert L. Gallagher -- Naomi and Ruth: displacement, dislocation, and redemption / Young Lee Hertig -- Mordecai and Esther: intercultural negotiations and power dynamics / Young Lee Hertig -- The magi and Matthew's approach to the religions / Paul Hertig -- The spirit's revolution: breaking through the boundaries of superiority / Robert L. Gallagher.

"The authors in this volume draw upon biblical narratives to highlight key roles played by Gentiles in the service of God's mission. Each biblical account is linked to a current, real-world issue as an application of the missiological insights gleaned from the biblical source. The biblical sources drawn upon include Abraham, Ruth, and Hagar; the current contexts addressed include Papua New Guinea, Chicago's immigrant communities, and North American encounters with God outside the Christian Church"-- Provided by publisher.

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