Abstract
This book chapter explores relevant data on diversity in the Bible and the life, ministry, and teachings of the historical Jesus. It is evident that the Bible, both in its contexts and contents, is replete with diversity. Starting from the creation narrative, the social and ethnic make-up of the biblical world is marked by diversity. The creation narrative in Genesis 1-2, the progenitor is simply called “adam,” which means “humankind.” Adam and Eve were not Europeans, Jews, or Africans. Their tribal default and ethnic identity are unknown, they were simply the progenitors of all peoples and tribes. Israel was ethnically diverse, which mirrors the ethnic configuration of the biblical world. Likewise, the historical Jesus ministered to both the Jewish people and the Gentiles. In his teachings and parables, Jesus made reference to non-Jewish individuals in commendable ways. Paul followed this similar path by emphasising active unity in the church, the type of unity that joins together diverse ethnic groups because of their common identity and position in Jesus Christ.
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