Barrenness in Old Testament and African and Scientific Perspectives.
| dc.contributor.author | Awojobi, Peter Olanrewaju & Okunade, Nathaniel Teminijesu | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-11-04T15:07:03Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-11-04T15:07:03Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Quest to overcome barrenness has been a persistent concern across cultures, religions, and scientific disciplines. In various contexts, childlessness is not merely viewed as a personal or medical issue but as a social, spiritual, and existential challenge that affects individuals, families, and communities. This study examines the Old Testament, African (Yoruba), and scientific (In Vitro Fertilization, IVF) approaches to barrenness. Historical and comparative methodologies were used. In the Old Testament, barrenness is portrayed as a divine test, often overcome through faith, prayer, and divine intervention. The Yoruba culture, integrates spiritual consultations, herbal remedies, and communal support in addressing infertility. Scientific advancements such as In Vitro Fertilization, IVF and other assisted reproductive technologies (ART) offer medical solutions but failed to address the psychological and cultural dimensions of infertility. While scientific interventions emphasize technological mastery over reproduction, the Yoruba tradition focuses on communal and spiritual practices. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://kwasuspace.kwasu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/6387 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | nternational Journal of Humanities Social Science and Management (IJHSSM) Volume 5, Issue 3, May-June, 2025, pp: 512-522 | |
| dc.title | Barrenness in Old Testament and African and Scientific Perspectives. | |
| dc.type | Article |