Biblical studies and corruption in Africa
By: general editor, S. O. Abogunrin ;  editors, J.O. Akao ... [et al.].
Contributors: Abogunrin, S. O.; Akao, J. O.; Nigerian Association for Biblical Studies.
Series: Biblical studies series -- no. 6; Biblical studies series (Nigerian Association for Biblical Studies) -- no. 6.
Publisher: The Nigerian Association for Biblical Studies
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Nigeria
Language: eng
Number of pages: 654
Subjects: Bible -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. -- Congresses; Bible -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. -- Nigeria -- Congresses; Church and social problems -- Nigeria -- Congresses; Corruption -- Nigeria -- Congresses; Corruption -- Religious aspects -- Christianity -- Congresses; Nigeria -- Politics and government -- 1960- -- Congresses; Nigeria -- Social conditions -- 1960- -- Congresses
Genres: Congresses
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Chairman's keynote address / J.A. Oladunjoye; title: Introduction / Samuel O. Abogunrin; title: Ten new biblical commandments for fighting corruption in Africa / Adrian A. Helleman; title: Employer-employee relationship and corruption in Nigeria in the context of Genesis 29-31 / Babawale Solomon Taiwo; title: 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; title: Corruption in high places : where are our wise men? / Wendy E. Helleman; title: Sages in Ecclesiastes on rulers and corruption : a panacea for corruption among Nigerian public officers / I. Ogonna Umejesi; title: The prophecy of Jeremiah in Jeremiah 38:1-13 : implications for modern day prophets in a corrupt Nigeria / Tunde Oladimeji; title: Prophet Amos and the unjust society of Israel : the challenge to the Nigerian society / Pauline Mark Lere; title: Priestcraft in ancient Israel and the contemporary Nigerian society : the sons of Eli and Samuel as exemplar / Adekunle Oyinloye Dada; title: Prophet Ezekiel on false prophets in the context of Nigeria / C.O. Ogunkunle; title: Ministry of Amos in Israel and its socio-religious implication for the Nigerian nation / Timothy Agboluaje; title: Prophet Amos' message on corruption : a challenge to Christian leaders in Nigeria / Mrs. B.G. Ogedegbe; title: Amos and the miscarriage of justice in Israel in the context of Nigerian socio-political order / P.A. Oguntoye; title: Jesus' pronouncements on wealth in the context of health and wealth gospel in Nigeria / Samuel O. Abogunrin; title: Righteousness and justice in Saint Matthew's gospel in the Nigeria context / Jide Ademola; title: Luke 12:13-21 in the context of human corruption / George O. Folarin; title: Social rhetoric in the Lukan Last Supper text and the world before it / Ibitolu Olu Jerome Megbelayin; title: Zacchaeus conversion experience (Luke 19:1-10) : a challenge to Nigerian Christians in civil service / E. Ade Falaiye & Tom. O. Ebhoimienlen; title: 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; title: Jesus' denunciation of corruption in Luke 22:24-25 with particular reference to the governance and economy of Nigeria / Ayodele A. Atowoju; title: The Christian and a corrupt government / Oyeronke Olajubu; title: John the Baptist on corruption : drawing lessons for the Nigerian context / J.D. Gwamna; title: John the Baptist's attack on corruption : an appraisal of Luke 3:10-14 / D.B. Usman; title: The election of the seven in Acts 6:1-6 : its relevance in the war against corruption in Nigeria / Chris A. Obi; title: Simon the sorcerer and the employment of magical powers by pastors and evangelists for miracles and church growth in Nigeria / Raphael Onovughe Olori; title: Paul's refusal to offer gratification for his freedom : a model for contemporary Christians / Samuel P. Ango; title: The leadership of Paul : a model for contemporary church leaders / John A. Onimhawo; title: Corruption of Pentecostalism : the Corinthian church as a case study / Mrs. E. Ade Falaiye; title: Lawsuits in the church at Corinth in the context of the various church disputes in the Nigerian courts of justice / Hope Amolo; title: Promoting corruption through favouritism : James 2:1-5 and its implications for the contemporary church / Olatundun Abosede Oderinde; title: Corruption in Nigeria : an evaluation of the role of church leaders in curbing corruption in Nigeria today / Mac Afisa Jaja; title: Koinonia and corruption in the early church : a paradigm in the pre-colonial and colonial era in Nigeria / Rotimi Omotoye; title: We need eschatology to fight corruption : the relevancy of 2 [II] Peter's message on corruption for Christians in Africa today / T.C. Rabali; title: Gehazism : an ethical appraisal of corruption in religious and political situations in Nigeria / Benson Ohihon Igbboin; title: A comparative study of corrupt practices in the Bible and among the Ikwerre people of Nigeria / Wellington O. Wotogbe-Weneka.