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008 080313s2007 nr b 100 0 eng d
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050 00 $aHN39.N55$bB53 2007
245 00 $aBiblical studies and corruption in Africa /$cgeneral editor, S. O. Abogunrin ; editors, J.O. Akao ... [et al.].
260 $aNigeria :$bThe Nigerian Association for Biblical Studies,$cc2007.
300 $axiii, 654 p. ;$c21 cm.
490 1 $aBiblical studies series ;$vno. 6
502 $aIncludes bibliographical references.
505 0 $aChairman'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.
650 0 $aChurch and social problems$zNigeria$vCongresses.
650 0 $aCorruption$zNigeria$vCongresses.
650 0 $aCorruption$xReligious aspects$xChristianity$vCongresses.
630 00 $aBible$xCriticism, interpretation, etc.$vCongresses.
630 00 $aBible$xCriticism, interpretation, etc.$zNigeria$vCongresses.
651 0 $aNigeria$xPolitics and government$y1960-$vCongresses.
651 0 $aNigeria$xSocial conditions$y1960-$vCongresses.
700 1 $aAbogunrin, S. O.
700 1 $aAkao, J. O.
710 2 $aNigerian Association for Biblical Studies.
830 0 $aBiblical studies series (Nigerian Association for Biblical Studies) ;$vno. 6.