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Biblical studies and corruption in Africa / general editor S. O. Abogunrin.

Contributor(s): Abogunrin, S. O | Nigerian Association for Biblical Studies
Material type: TextTextSeries: Biblical studies series (Nigerian Association for Biblical Studies): Publisher: Nigeria : The Nigerian Association for Biblical Studies, [2007]Copyright date: ©2007Description: xiii, 654 pages ; 21 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeSubject(s): Bible -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. -- Nigeria -- Congresses | Corruption -- Religious aspects -- Congresses | Christianity -- Africa, Sub-Saharan | Church and social problems -- Nigeria -- Congresses | Corruption -- Nigeria -- Congresses | Bible -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. -- Congresses | Nigeria -- Politics and government -- 1960- -- Congresses | Nigeria -- Social conditions -- 1960- -- CongressesDissertation Note: Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
Chairman's keynote address / J.A. Oladunjoye -- Introduction / Samuel O. Abogunrin -- Ten new biblical commandments for fighting corruption in Africa / Adrian A. Helleman -- Employer-employee relationship and corruption in Nigeria in the context of Genesis 29-31 / Babawale Solomon Taiwo -- The Deuteronomist's perspective on the effects of the corruption of worship on the Israelite society : a lesson for the contemporary Nigerian society / O.O. Berekiah -- Corruption in high places : where are our wise men? / Wendy E. Helleman -- Sages in Ecclesiastes on rulers and corruption : a panacea for corruption among Nigerian public officers / I. Ogonna Umejesi -- The prophecy of Jeremiah in Jeremiah 38:1-13 : implications for modern day prophets in a corrupt Nigeria / Tunde Oladimeji -- Prophet Amos and the unjust society of Israel : the challenge to the Nigerian society / Pauline Mark Lere -- Priestcraft in ancient Israel and the contemporary Nigerian society : the sons of Eli and Samuel as exemplar / Adekunle Oyinloye Dada -- Prophet Ezekiel on false prophets in the context of Nigeria / C.O. Ogunkunle -- Ministry of Amos in Israel and its socio-religious implication for the Nigerian nation / Timothy Agboluaje -- Prophet Amos' message on corruption : a challenge to Christian leaders in Nigeria / Mrs. B.G. Ogedegbe -- Amos and the miscarriage of justice in Israel in the context of Nigerian socio-political order / P.A. Oguntoye -- Jesus' pronouncements on wealth in the context of health and wealth gospel in Nigeria / Samuel O. Abogunrin -- Righteousness and justice in Saint Matthew's gospel in the Nigeria context / Jide Ademola -- Luke 12:13-21 in the context of human corruption / George O. Folarin -- Social rhetoric in the Lukan Last Supper text and the world before it / Ibitolu Olu Jerome Megbelayin -- Zacchaeus conversion experience (Luke 19:1-10) : a challenge to Nigerian Christians in civil service / E. Ade Falaiye & Tom. O. Ebhoimienlen -- Womanhood in a perversed setting : the lessons from Luke 21:1-4 and Matthew 27:19 respectively and the need for women's empowerment / Taiye Aluko --
Jesus' denunciation of corruption in Luke 22:24-25 with particular reference to the governance and economy of Nigeria / Ayodele A. Atowoju -- The Christian and a corrupt government / Oyeronke Olajubu -- John the Baptist on corruption : drawing lessons for the Nigerian context / J.D. Gwamna -- John the Baptist's attack on corruption : an appraisal of Luke 3:10-14 / D.B. Usman -- The election of the seven in Acts 6:1-6 : its relevance in the war against corruption in Nigeria / Chris A. Obi -- Simon the sorcerer and the employment of magical powers by pastors and evangelists for miracles and church growth in Nigeria / Raphael Onovughe Olori -- Paul's refusal to offer gratification for his freedom : a model for contemporary Christians / Samuel P. Ango -- The leadership of Paul : a model for contemporary church leaders / John A. Onimhawo -- Corruption of Pentecostalism : the Corinthian church as a case study / Mrs. E. Ade Falaiye -- Lawsuits in the church at Corinth in the context of the various church disputes in the Nigerian courts of justice / Hope Amolo -- Promoting corruption through favouritism : James 2:1-5 and its implications for the contemporary church / Olatundun Abosede Oderinde -- Corruption in Nigeria : an evaluation of the role of church leaders in curbing corruption in Nigeria today / Mac Afisa Jaja -- Koinonia and corruption in the early church : a paradigm in the pre-colonial and colonial era in Nigeria / Rotimi Omotoye -- We need eschatology to fight corruption : the relevancy of 2 [II] Peter's message on corruption for Christians in Africa today / T.C. Rabali -- Gehazism : an ethical appraisal of corruption in religious and political situations in Nigeria / Benson Ohihon Igbboin -- A comparative study of corrupt practices in the Bible and among the Ikwerre people of Nigeria / Wellington O. Wotogbe-Weneka.
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Book Book John Bulow Campbell Library Midrange BR1430 .B53 2007 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 0182903181234

Includes bibliographical references.

Chairman's keynote address / J.A. Oladunjoye -- Introduction / Samuel O. Abogunrin -- Ten new biblical commandments for fighting corruption in Africa / Adrian A. Helleman -- Employer-employee relationship and corruption in Nigeria in the context of Genesis 29-31 / Babawale Solomon Taiwo -- The Deuteronomist's perspective on the effects of the corruption of worship on the Israelite society : a lesson for the contemporary Nigerian society / O.O. Berekiah -- Corruption in high places : where are our wise men? / Wendy E. Helleman -- Sages in Ecclesiastes on rulers and corruption : a panacea for corruption among Nigerian public officers / I. Ogonna Umejesi -- The prophecy of Jeremiah in Jeremiah 38:1-13 : implications for modern day prophets in a corrupt Nigeria / Tunde Oladimeji -- Prophet Amos and the unjust society of Israel : the challenge to the Nigerian society / Pauline Mark Lere -- Priestcraft in ancient Israel and the contemporary Nigerian society : the sons of Eli and Samuel as exemplar / Adekunle Oyinloye Dada -- Prophet Ezekiel on false prophets in the context of Nigeria / C.O. Ogunkunle -- Ministry of Amos in Israel and its socio-religious implication for the Nigerian nation / Timothy Agboluaje -- Prophet Amos' message on corruption : a challenge to Christian leaders in Nigeria / Mrs. B.G. Ogedegbe -- Amos and the miscarriage of justice in Israel in the context of Nigerian socio-political order / P.A. Oguntoye -- Jesus' pronouncements on wealth in the context of health and wealth gospel in Nigeria / Samuel O. Abogunrin -- Righteousness and justice in Saint Matthew's gospel in the Nigeria context / Jide Ademola -- Luke 12:13-21 in the context of human corruption / George O. Folarin -- Social rhetoric in the Lukan Last Supper text and the world before it / Ibitolu Olu Jerome Megbelayin -- Zacchaeus conversion experience (Luke 19:1-10) : a challenge to Nigerian Christians in civil service / E. Ade Falaiye & Tom. O. Ebhoimienlen -- Womanhood in a perversed setting : the lessons from Luke 21:1-4 and Matthew 27:19 respectively and the need for women's empowerment / Taiye Aluko --

Jesus' denunciation of corruption in Luke 22:24-25 with particular reference to the governance and economy of Nigeria / Ayodele A. Atowoju -- The Christian and a corrupt government / Oyeronke Olajubu -- John the Baptist on corruption : drawing lessons for the Nigerian context / J.D. Gwamna -- John the Baptist's attack on corruption : an appraisal of Luke 3:10-14 / D.B. Usman -- The election of the seven in Acts 6:1-6 : its relevance in the war against corruption in Nigeria / Chris A. Obi -- Simon the sorcerer and the employment of magical powers by pastors and evangelists for miracles and church growth in Nigeria / Raphael Onovughe Olori -- Paul's refusal to offer gratification for his freedom : a model for contemporary Christians / Samuel P. Ango -- The leadership of Paul : a model for contemporary church leaders / John A. Onimhawo -- Corruption of Pentecostalism : the Corinthian church as a case study / Mrs. E. Ade Falaiye -- Lawsuits in the church at Corinth in the context of the various church disputes in the Nigerian courts of justice / Hope Amolo -- Promoting corruption through favouritism : James 2:1-5 and its implications for the contemporary church / Olatundun Abosede Oderinde -- Corruption in Nigeria : an evaluation of the role of church leaders in curbing corruption in Nigeria today / Mac Afisa Jaja -- Koinonia and corruption in the early church : a paradigm in the pre-colonial and colonial era in Nigeria / Rotimi Omotoye -- We need eschatology to fight corruption : the relevancy of 2 [II] Peter's message on corruption for Christians in Africa today / T.C. Rabali -- Gehazism : an ethical appraisal of corruption in religious and political situations in Nigeria / Benson Ohihon Igbboin -- A comparative study of corrupt practices in the Bible and among the Ikwerre people of Nigeria / Wellington O. Wotogbe-Weneka.

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