In a review of a new book it is pointed out that racism can find no sanction in either the Old or New Testaments, however reactionary modern commentators seem to think the Scriptures:
Even the Old Testament—that vast, stagnant pond in which all manner of offensive viewpoints are supposed to lurk—offers no support to racists. Kidd admits this candidly: "the Bible is itself colour-blind with regard to racial difference." Racists have often quoted Scripture when expounding their views, but Kidd observes that they imported these racial readings into the text rather than finding them there. The New Testament teaches unequivocally that God "hath made of one blood all nations of men" (Acts 17:26 KJV). [more]Enlightened Racism - Books & Culture
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