Rethinking The Prophetic Critique Of Worship In Amos 5 For Contemporary Nigeria And The Usa

Author : Michael Ufok Udoekpo
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2016-12-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498297318

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Rethinking the Prophetic Critique of Worship in Amos 5 for Contemporary Nigeria and the USA by Michael Ufok Udoekpo Pdf

Father Udoekpo's work offers a thorough review of the theology of worship in the work of Amos of Tekoa, one of Israel's foundational prophets. It critically examines Amos 5 in its socio-historical and literary context and theologically reevaluates the application of Amos's message of ethical worship, judgment, and hope to two contemporary cultures: Nigeria and the United States of America. While intentionally down to earth and engaging in society and religion, this work discusses in a thoughtful and detailed exegetical manner the various sub-units of lamentation (vv. 1-3), the motifs of the remnant, the exhortation to the seek the Lord, justice and righteousness (vv. 4-6; 14-15, 24), judgment, and the notion of the Day of the Lord (vv. 18-20) as they relate to the theology of worship (vv. 21-27) in Amos 5. The author pastorally draws the reader's attention to Amos' view that worship must not be restricted to hypocritical offerings, empty rituals, and songs at sanctuaries, but needs to incorporate ethics of justice, peace, and righteousness practiced in marketplaces and plazas.

Author : Andrew M. King
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567695307

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Social Identity and the Book of Amos by Andrew M. King Pdf

What, according to the Book of Amos, does it mean to be the people of God? In this book, Andrew M. King employs a Social Identity Approach (SIA), comprised of Social Identity Theory and Self-Categorization Theory, to explore the relationship between identity formation and the biblical text. Specifically, he examines the identity-forming strategies embedded in the Book of Amos. King begins by outlining the Social Identity Approach, especially its use in Hebrew Bible scholarship. Turning to the Book of Amos, he analyzes group dynamics and intergroup conflicts (national and interpersonal), as well as Amos's presentation of Israel's history and Israel's future. King provides extensive insight into the rhetorical strategies in Amos that shape the trans-temporal audience's sense of self. To live as the people of God, according to Amos, readers and hearers must adopt norms defined by a proper relationship to God that results in the proper treatment of others.

Author : Michael Ufok Udoekpo
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2022-12-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666747058

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A Biblical Approach to Mission in Context by Michael Ufok Udoekpo Pdf

A Biblical Approach to Mission in Context is an erudite collection of twenty essays with forewords and epilogue produced to honor Professor Teresa Okure’s contribution to the study of biblical theology in context. It also stands in its own right as a vade mecum of current trends in biblical scholarship, gender, and contextual hermeneutics. Written by an international array of respected scholars—Okure’s colleagues, former students, siblings, and fellow commentators—this volume includes detailed exegetical studies, discussion on theological methods and contextual approaches from a variety of standpoints, and an effort to relate biblical exegesis, theology, and inculturation—faith—hermeneutics to the current interest in social-contextual interpretation that reflects values beyond the African context. In sum, the breadth of interests and enthusiasm found in this volume is a testimony to the intellectual and pastoral vitalities and passion that Teresa Okure herself brought to the discipline of biblical studies. The brief narrative of personal encounter written by Bernadette Okure, SHCJ, forewords by John Cardinal Onaiyekan and Bishop Camillus Raymond Umoh, as well as an insightful epilogue by Fr. Aniedi Okure, OP, provide additional insight into the historical and socio-cultural contexts within which Okure’s formation and contributions unfolded.

Author : Michael Ufok Udoekpo
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2020-01-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725256132

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The Limits of a Divided Nation with Perspectives from the Bible by Michael Ufok Udoekpo Pdf

Michael Udoekpo's work brilliantly and pastorally discusses the issues of conflict, friction, and disunity in the world--and in Nigeria in particular--from biblical, historical, and sociocultural perspectives. These issues, he stresses, are endemic in various fabrics of the Nigerian society, traceable to the family as the foundation of any given society. They are also found in religious, political, and media groups. Contributing factors, Udoekpo argues, are materialism, infidelity, relativism, and fundamentalism. Others are ethnocentrism, anthropocentricism, ignorance, bribery, and corruption with other forms of injustices. Drawing from the Bible, Udoekpo proposes prayer, proper education, truth-telling, restoration of family values, interreligious and cultural dialogue, ecumenism, enforcement of rule of law, faith, and absolute trust in God as antidotes to conflict, violence, friction, and disunity in our contemporary society.

Author : Samuel Torvend
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018-12-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814684924

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Still Hungry at the Feast by Samuel Torvend Pdf

In Still Hungry at the Feast, Episcopal priest and professor Samuel Torvend invites readers to expand their experience and understanding of the Mass, the Holy Eucharist, as more than a personal encounter with the risen Christ. Drawing on recent Jesus research, the long history of eucharistic reflection among Christians, and contemporary commitments to economic justice, Still Hungry at the Feast invokes the integral relationship between eucharistic practice and eucharistic mission. Here the ecumenical pattern and meaning of the Mass opens toward care for our wounded creation, solidarity with the poor and outcast, keeping the fast, and recovering a eucharistic economy. Lectionary references will assist those charged with liturgical preparation, while preachers and catechists will find guidance in the eucharistic homilies that conclude the book.

Author : Michael Ufok Udoekpo
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2018-07-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532647192

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Israel's Prophets and the Prophetic Effect of Pope Francis by Michael Ufok Udoekpo Pdf

Given that Pope Francis is a popular global religious leader, and in the light of the lessons drawn from the nature, meaning, and functions of Israel's prophets, this tripartite work historically, pastorally, and theologically examines whether, and how Francis' teaching, visits, outreach to the poor, preaching, and recent biblically based writings (Lumen Fidei, Evangelii Gaudium, Amoris Laetitia, Laudato Si', Gaudete et Exsultate, Letters, and Messages) have had any prophetic effects or impact on contemporary society.

Author : Michael Ufok Udoekpo
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2022-12-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666747034

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A Biblical Approach to Mission in Context by Michael Ufok Udoekpo Pdf

A Biblical Approach to Mission in Context is an erudite collection of twenty essays with forewords and epilogue produced to honor Professor Teresa Okure’s contribution to the study of biblical theology in context. It also stands in its own right as a vade mecum of current trends in biblical scholarship, gender, and contextual hermeneutics. Written by an international array of respected scholars—Okure’s colleagues, former students, siblings, and fellow commentators—this volume includes detailed exegetical studies, discussion on theological methods and contextual approaches from a variety of standpoints, and an effort to relate biblical exegesis, theology, and inculturation—faith—hermeneutics to the current interest in social-contextual interpretation that reflects values beyond the African context. In sum, the breadth of interests and enthusiasm found in this volume is a testimony to the intellectual and pastoral vitalities and passion that Teresa Okure herself brought to the discipline of biblical studies. The brief narrative of personal encounter written by Bernadette Okure, SHCJ, forewords by John Cardinal Onaiyekan and Bishop Camillus Raymond Umoh, as well as an insightful epilogue by Fr. Aniedi Okure, OP, provide additional insight into the historical and socio-cultural contexts within which Okure’s formation and contributions unfolded.

Author : Michael Ufok Udoekpo
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725256118

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The Limits of a Divided Nation with Perspectives from the Bible by Michael Ufok Udoekpo Pdf

Michael Udoekpo’s work brilliantly and pastorally discusses the issues of conflict, friction, and disunity in the world—and in Nigeria in particular—from biblical, historical, and sociocultural perspectives. These issues, he stresses, are endemic in various fabrics of the Nigerian society, traceable to the family as the foundation of any given society. They are also found in religious, political, and media groups. Contributing factors, Udoekpo argues, are materialism, infidelity, relativism, and fundamentalism. Others are ethnocentrism, anthropocentricism, ignorance, bribery, and corruption with other forms of injustices. Drawing from the Bible, Udoekpo proposes prayer, proper education, truth-telling, restoration of family values, interreligious and cultural dialogue, ecumenism, enforcement of rule of law, faith, and absolute trust in God as antidotes to conflict, violence, friction, and disunity in our contemporary society.

Author : Abraham Kuyper
Publisher : CCEL
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Demonology
ISBN : 9781610252430

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You Can Do Greater Things Than Christ by Abraham Kuyper Pdf

Author : Kenneth Mtata
Publisher : Evangelische Verlagsanstalt
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Capitalism
ISBN : 3374037720

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Religion by Kenneth Mtata Pdf

The decline of religion in the Western world used to be regarded as a direct consequence of development, and it was assumed that this would also occur in the global South once the same levels of economic development had been reached. The current flourishing of religion in the global South and the increased awareness of its significance in the global North prove that religion continues to play a crucial role. In those contexts where religion frames reality, development cannot ignore religion. This collection of essays by scholars and development practitioners from Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin and North America explores the fascinating interface between religion and development as well as the negative and positive potential of religion in development.With contributions by Karel Th. August, Michael Biehl, Carlos Bonilla, Theresa Carino, Andreas Heuser, Eberhard Hitzler, Lindora Howard-Diawara, Martin Junge, Rebecca Larson, Michael Martin, Madipoane Masenya (ngwan'a Mphahlele), Johnson Mbillah, Ambrose Moyo, Kenneth Mtata, Samuel Ngun Ling, Kjell Nordstokke, Muriel Orevillo-Montenegro, Claudia Warning abd Vitor Westhelle.

Author : Jacob Milgrom
Publisher : Eisenbrauns
Page : 904 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : History
ISBN : 0931464870

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Pomegranates and Golden Bells by Jacob Milgrom Pdf

Colleagues, students, and friends honor Professor Milgrom by celebrating his contributions to biblical and Near Eastern scholarship with special emphasis on his primary areas of expertise. The first section of the book, Ritual, Law, and Their Sources, contains thirty-five essays on cultic and legal issues found in the Hebrew Bible, the Septuagint, and texts from Qumran. The second section, Other Literary, Historical, and Linguistic Studies, includes twenty-four essays, primarily dealing with interpretive issues in the Hebrew Bible.

Author : Ezra Chitando,Masiiwa Ragies Gunda,Joachim Kügler
Publisher : University of Bamberg Press
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-17
Category : Bible
ISBN : 9783863091989

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Prophets, Profits and the Bible in Zimbabwe by Ezra Chitando,Masiiwa Ragies Gunda,Joachim Kügler Pdf

Author : Jacob L. Wright
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781108480895

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War, Memory, and National Identity in the Hebrew Bible by Jacob L. Wright Pdf

Shows how biblical authors, like more recent architects of national identities, constructed identity in direct relation to memories of war.

Author : Stephen J. Hunt
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004412927

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Handbook of Megachurches by Stephen J. Hunt Pdf

The megachurch is an exceptional recent religious trend, certainly within Christian spheres. Spreading from the USA, megachurches now reached reach different global contexts. The edited volume Handbook of Megachurches offers a comprehensive account of the subject from various academic perspectives.

Author : Catholic Church. Pontificium Consilium de Iustitia et Pace
Publisher : Veritas Co. Ltd.
Page : 13 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Christian sociology
ISBN : 9781853908392

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Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church by Catholic Church. Pontificium Consilium de Iustitia et Pace Pdf