Hopefulness in hopelessness: an exegtical interpretation and hermeneutic application of Rom 4, 18 to Nigerian situation

Nigeria is best described as a clay-footed giant. She is the most populated nation in Africa. She is advantaged and naturally blessed with rich minerals. Yet, she is a nation of two contraries: classed as a nation with happiest people and yet one of the most corrupt in the world. Politically, the ci...

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Main Author: Obielosi, Dominic Chukwunonso (Author)
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Published: Department of Religion and Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe Univ. [2015]
In: Journal of religion and human relations
Year: 2015, Volume: 7, Issue: 1, Pages: 32-41
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Bible. Römerbrief 4,18 / Hope / Hopelessness / Nigeria
IxTheo Classification:KBN Sub-Saharan Africa
NBA Dogmatics
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