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Viewing Biblical Hermeneutics from an African Ecological Lens

Authors: JOSIAH UCHEAWAJI

Publication Type: Journal article

Journal: African Journal Of Biblical Studies

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The Bible has been engaged by some African scholars from the perspectives of gender, healing, protection, development, leadership et cetera, with less emphasis on its interpretation from an African ecological perspective. Beyond these standpoints, however, this work seeks to deepen discussion on application of biblical texts to modern environmental issues. Norman C. Habel 's and Peter Trudinger 's Exploring Ecological Hermeneutics which discusses the synthesis between God, earth and the earth community was the basis for this work. It holds that the whole cosmos, physical and imaginary, acts as an active channel for Yahweh's message rather than being the recipient of divine displeasure. Nevertheless, the earth, in some African aphorism, is adjudged, animate perhaps due to its response to certain ecological breaches. This concept is evident in some biblical passages^ like Jeremiah 4:28; 12:4; Zechariah 12:12; Hosea 4:3 though in metaphoric terms. Africans are known for their high regard for nature. Such regard for earth is enforced and reinforced by different taboos and rituals resulting from the fact that environmental protection is sanctioned by the creator God. Concomitantly, when sin is viewed with an African lens of taboo, it no longer concerns only the anti-social acts committed directly against fellow human beings or against God, but also, and particularly, offends against mother-earth. Therefore, if viewed with an African ecological lens, the Bible could be more meaningful in earth conservation.

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JOSIAH,U. . (0000). Viewing Biblical Hermeneutics from an African Ecological Lens, 31 (), 21-21.

JOSIAH,U. . "Viewing Biblical Hermeneutics from an African Ecological Lens" 31, no (), (0000): 21-21.

JOSIAH,U. and . (0000). Viewing Biblical Hermeneutics from an African Ecological Lens, 31 (), pp21-21.

JOSIAHU, . Viewing Biblical Hermeneutics from an African Ecological Lens. 0000, 31 ():21-21.

JOSIAH,UCHEAWAJI , . "Viewing Biblical Hermeneutics from an African Ecological Lens", 31 . (0000) : 21-21.

J.UCHEAWAJI , "Viewing Biblical Hermeneutics from an African Ecological Lens" vol.31, no., pp. 21-21, 0000.

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