Genesis 27:27–29 in the face of the popular Christian concept of blessing in Nigeria
HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies
| Field | Value | |
| Title | Genesis 27:27–29 in the face of the popular Christian concept of blessing in Nigeria | |
| Creator | Obiorah, Mary J. Uroko, Favour | |
| Description | Conspicuous in the Old Testament (OT) is the literary genre of blessing that is often construed in poetic forms. They are of various types and were significant to their initial audience. A careful analysis of their texts and contexts is indispensable for a correct understanding of their message. Conversely, in our times, these texts and their contents are misinterpreted for some subjective goals, which deviate greatly from what one can perceive as their original meaning and intention. Misinterpretation and incorrect application of Biblical texts of blessings thrive in a society like ours where ills are perpetrated under the guise of religion. The text of Genesis 27:27–29, carefully inserted in the patriarchal narratives, contains a type of OT blessings portraying parents’ wishful desires for their offspring; this is common to all human cultures. It is chosen as a springboard for the study of other parental blessings in the OT. Employing a literary analysis with particular attention to the functions of poetic devices in the text, the study aimed at understanding the message contained therein and its relevance to our contemporary society. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2019-10-23 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/hts.v75i3.5383 | |
| Source | HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies; Vol 75, No 3 (2019); 7 pages 2072-8050 0259-9422 | |
| Language | eng | |
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