Dr. Yii-Jan Lin

Yii-Jan Lin, an Associate Professor of New Testament at Yale Divinity School, dives into the intersection of immigration and the Book of Revelation. She explores why nations exist and how biblical concepts shaped American identity. Topics include America's portrayal as a 'shining city on a hill' and the implications of historic immigration narratives, particularly for Asian Americans. Lin critiques how scripture influences exclusionary practices and urges a compassionate rethinking of immigration within a contemporary theological context.