The beauty of folly Preaching Daniel 1:1-21 in a context of corruption

This chapter discuss how preaching may be used to curb the menace of corruption in Nigeria. It employs a biblical account of Daniel and his friends who for the sake of their Jewish faith refused the royal food and royal wine and instead they requested vegetables and ordinary water. In a context wher...

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Main Author: Nicodemus, Daniel (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Stellenbosch University [2019]
In: Stellenbosch theological journal
Year: 2019, Volume: 5, Issue: 2, Pages: 95-114
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
NCA Ethics
RE Homiletics
Further subjects:B Bible. Daniel 1
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