Migration ethics in Genesis 47:1–12 as a limelight for Nigerian migrants
Verbum et Ecclesia
| Field | Value | |
| Title | Migration ethics in Genesis 47:1–12 as a limelight for Nigerian migrants | |
| Creator | Uroko, Favour C. Obiorah, Mary J. Nnadi, Success | |
| Description | In Genesis 47, Jacob and his descendants were regularly migrants in Egypt. This article examines this text and its interest in the contemporary migrant crises affecting Nigerians. Findings reveal that Genesis 47 encourages regular migration and discourages irregular migration. The migration ethics in the pericope is contrary to the contemporary migration model adopted by Nigerians. This article concluded that the migrant crises affecting Nigerians occur as a result of the high level of irregular migration ethics adopted by Nigerian migrants. To find a solution to the problem, there should be the provision of adequate enlightenment and information to promote regular migration amongst Nigerians. Nigerian migrants should endeavour to present themselves to the authorities of their destination countries. This research employs the exegetical and phenomenological methods.Intra/interdisciplinary implications: This research is based on the misunderstood migration ethics in Genesis 47. Contrary to what is obtainable amongst Nigerian migrants, Genesis 47 encourages regular migration. Nigerians, just like Jacob and his descendants, migrated to other countries mainly for economic survival. However, it was discovered that most of the Nigerian migrants are irregular migrants. Disciplines implicated include Old Testament, Cultural Studies, and Sociology. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2021-09-27 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/ve.v42i1.2188 | |
| Source | Verbum et Ecclesia; Vol 42, No 1 (2021); 8 pages 2074-7705 1609-9982 | |
| Language | eng | |
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