Prophets as Consultants in Ancient Israelite and Nigerian Socio-Cultural Contexts
| dc.contributor.author | Awojobi, Peter Olanrewaju | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-06-09T03:42:39Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-06-09T03:42:39Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2018 | |
| dc.description.abstract | By reason of human limitations and imperfection consultancy services is very popular across the globe. Humans are seen consulting persons they believe can handle some issues better than themselves. Prophets are persons called and commissioned by Yahweh. One of the primary roles of Prophets is to receive and deliver divine oracles to their audience. Prophets are held in high esteem. In ancient Israel persons with challenges consult prophets to know the mind of Yahweh. This study examined the place of prophets as consultants in ancient Israel with a view of establishing its reflections in Nigerian society. The approach used is purely historical. It was discovered that the Nigerian society is like that of the ancient Israel. Nigerian citizens from all walks of life consult prophets to know the mind of God on issues of concern. Many have been helped in this process. There are testimonies to how God answer prayers. However, some people have fallen into the hand of false prophets in their search for solutions to challenges confronting them. As far as these people are concerned false prophets are liars, robbers, dupe, fraudsters and agents of the devil. The source of their oracles and call are questionable. Their main aim in prophetic ministry is to make money. They charge consultation fees from persons that desire to see them and place price tag on prayer issues that are brought to them by people. It is therefore recommended that Nigerian should watch the life and ministry of prophets before they are consulted in times of needs. | |
| dc.identifier.isbn | 978-978-8529-34-7 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://kwasuspace.kwasu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/5541 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | University of Ibadan Press | |
| dc.title | Prophets as Consultants in Ancient Israelite and Nigerian Socio-Cultural Contexts | |
| dc.type | Book chapter |