Immigration and Apocalypse: Revelation’s Influence on American Policy

Unveiling the Apocalyptic Roots of U.S. Immigration Policy

Immigration and Apocalypse reveals how the Book of Revelation has shaped American attitudes toward immigration from the colonial era to today. Yii-Jan Lin uncovers the powerful biblical imagery that influenced explorers, lawmakers, and public opinion, framing America as a “New Jerusalem” with guarded gates.

What You’ll Learn

• The historic use of apocalyptic language to justify exclusion
• How Revelation-inspired metaphors fueled xenophobia and policy
• The role of sermons, speeches, and media in shaping immigration narratives
• Connections to Chinese exclusion, disease rhetoric, citizenship contradictions, and border walls

Who This Book Is For

• Readers of American history and immigration studies
• Scholars of religion, politics, and cultural rhetoric
• Anyone seeking a deeper understanding of modern immigration debates

Order now to uncover the hidden apocalyptic logic behind America’s immigration story.