Ancient Hospitality: Welcoming the Stranger in the Bible

ANCIENT HOSPITALITY
Welcoming the Stranger in the Bible

Step into the world of biblical times and discover how hospitality shaped communities, faith, and human connection. Ancient Hospitality explores the timeless practice of welcoming the stranger, showing how simple acts of kindness carried profound spiritual meaning throughout Scripture. From Abraham's tent under the oaks of Mamre to Jesus breaking bread with outcasts, the Bible paints hospitality not as mere courtesy but as a divine calling.

Whether you are a student of the Bible, a leader guiding others, or someone seeking to live out faith in practical ways, this book opens up the depth of hospitality as both a sacred duty and a joyful gift. With clarity and insight, it reveals how ancient customs still speak powerfully into modern life, offering guidance on community, compassion, and the spiritual discipline of making room for others.

Inside this book, you'll explore:

Key biblical stories where hospitality changed lives and revealed God's presence

Cultural practices of the ancient Near East and how they shaped biblical traditions

The role of food, shelter, and protection in God's covenant people

Jesus' radical example of welcoming the poor, the sinner, and the outsider

How the early church practiced hospitality and built strong, faith-filled communities

Practical lessons for extending hospitality in today's world-at home, in church, and beyond

From tents in the desert to shared meals in the New Testament, Ancient Hospitality invites you to rediscover the sacred rhythm of welcoming the stranger. This book is both a study and a call to action, showing how an ancient practice can breathe new life into faith, relationships, and community today.