"The visions in the book of Revelation give a glimpse of the people of God at the consummation of history - a racially diverse congregation gathered together in worship around God's throne." "The theme of race runs throughout Scripture, constantly pointing to the global and multi-ethnic dimensions inherent in the overarching plan of God. In response to the neglect of this theme in much evangelical scholarship, Dr. Hays offers a thorough exegetical study. As well as focusing on texts which have a general bearing on race, Dr. Hays also demonstrates that black Africans from Cush (Ethiopia) play an important role in both Old and New Testament history." "This careful, nuanced analysis provides a clear theological foundation for life in contemporary multi-racial cultures, and challenges churches to pursue racial unity in Christ."--BOOK JACKET.