Isaac Boaheng
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 6795208 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Isaac Boaheng |
| NOMBRES | Isaac |
| APELLIDO | Boaheng |
| FIRMA | BOAHENG I |
| AFILIACIONES | University of the Free State |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8624-3035 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 33 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 0 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 33 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2020 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 0 |
Gambling and wealth acquisition in Ghana
The acquisition and use of wealth have significant implications for an individual’s relationship with God, society, and the environment. In Ghana, gambling—particularly sports betting—has become a widespread economic activity among the youth, largely due to high unemployment rates, the aggressive marketing strategies of betting companies, and a prevalent get-rich-quick mentality. However, the ethicality of gambling remains a subject of theologica…
The Ghanaian Church and Prophetic Ministry
Following Adam and Eve’s disobedience in the Garden of Eden and the consequent divine judgment, humanity lost its ideal, stress-free existence and has since sought solutions to life’s existential challenges. In anticipation of this reality, God, in His foreknowledge, endowed humankind with diverse spiritual gifts—including healing, apostleship, teaching, prophecy, preaching, service, singing, counseling, and miracle-working—to meet human needs an…
A Critical Evaluation of Retributive Theology in the Book of Job
Using artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education has made learning more enjoyable by allowing personal instruction and adaptive learning. However, studies on its deployment in higher education in Ghana remain limited. This study sought to understand how the use of AI technology influences student engagement and performance at the Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU). Data was obtained by using a descriptive survey design from 18…
Understanding the Use of Information Communication Technology from the Church’s Missional Perspective
The growth in science and technology in the 21st Century has deeply affected Christian ministry in many ways. Christian ministry, with its foundation in the Bible, can be well achieved with the help and use of a higher level of technological know-how as we have in this era, and the call by Jesus Christ to send the Gospel to the world is a call to technological inventions and usage. The emergence of communication technologies has brought a boost i…
A Theological Reflection on Work from a Contemporary Ghanaian perspective
The productivity of a society is a major determinant of its socio-political and economic development. A positive attitude toward work promotes growth, innovation, and national progress, while a negative work ethic leads to stagnation and retrogression. In Ghana (the context of this study), despite the recognized value of work, many individuals and institutions exhibit attitudes that hinder productivity. Issues such as corruption, inefficiency, an…
Theological and Economic Perspectives on Eliminating Poverty in Ghana
This research examined the convergence of economic and biblical viewpoints on poverty in Ghana, aiming to guide strategies for alleviating poverty. This research aimed to uncover the fundamental elements that contribute to poverty and to explore various approaches for addressing these issues from both economic and biblical perspectives. A literature-based method was utilised, collecting information from secondary sources including books, journal …
An african christian appropriation of the eucharist
The Eucharist holds a significant place in the life of the Church in Africa. Beyond symbolizing salvation and reminding believers of God’s provision, it aligns with the traditional African worldview, which emphasizes the necessity and power of blood for salvation. However, despite its importance, many African Christians struggle to fully grasp the relevance of the Eucharist in addressing their daily challenges. While some scholarly works have exp…
N Essential Guide to Research Methodologies in Theology and Religious Studies
The present volume, An Essential Guide to Research Methodologies in Theology and Religious Studies, consists of six chapters. The book discusses diverse methodologies within theological research across different sub-disciplines, including biblical theology, systematic theology, historical theology, practical theology, mission, church, and society. Generally, each methodology begins with an overview, followed by the steps involved and an example t…
The Church and the Use of Family Planning
The debate on whether the use of family planning methods within the Ghanaian Christian circle is a sin or not has been going on for quite some time now. The misunderstanding and misinterpretation of some Biblical texts like Genesis 1: 28 and Genesis 3 have led to this confusion in Ghanaian Christian circles. This paper used both empirical and non-empirical methodology and a qualitative research method with a case study approach to analyse some bi…
Poverty as a Hindrance to Accessing Quality Healthcare in Ghana
Access to quality healthcare is a key requirement in every modern society. In developed countries, majority of the populace has access to quality and affordable healthcare. However, in developing countries such as Ghana, hospitals with quality infrastructure, healthcare equipment, drugs, and well-trained health practitioners are limited and expensive to access. Given the significant number of people living in extreme poverty in Ghana, it is not s…
“Kejetia Preaching”
Street preaching/evangelism is one of the activities undertaken by Christians to broadcast or spread the gospel. It is one of the forms of making disciples of all nations and winning souls for Christ in accordance with the Great Commission of making disciples if all nations (Matt. 28:18-20). In Ghana and some other parts of Africa, street preaching is a common phenomenon. Arguably, street preachers have a larger audience than “pulpit preaching” a…
Analysis of Patristic Interpretation of the “Shema” in Deuteronomy 6
The Patristic period stands as a pivotal era in the development of Christian doctrine, marked by profound theological and philosophical debates. Amidst these discussions, the Shema in Deuteronomy 6:4-5 retains its central importance for both Jewish and Christian faith traditions, offering insights into the nature of God. This paper explored the Patristic interpretation of the Shema, highlighting the perspectives of the Alexandrian and Antiochene …
Genesis 1
The purpose was to examine and analyze the mechanisms used in the Oromo language to decrease the valency (or argument structure) of verbs. Specifically, it aimed to understand how valency-decreasing operational devices are employed, their semantic motivations, and their implications for linguistic theory. To assess the valency-decreasing devices, the first corpus analysis was used to collect a representative corpus of Oromo texts containing valen…
Theological Reflections on the Temptation of Christ based on a comparative study between the Accounts of Matthew and Luke
This paper explored the theological implications of the temptation of Christ as depicted in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. Through a comparative study of these accounts, the paper examined the nuanced differences and similarities. The paper conducted a textual analysis of key expressions in the text to arrive at a theological conclusion. The analysis examined the significance of Christ’s temptation in relation to his identity, mission, and the …
Theological Appraisal of the Satisfaction Theory of Atonement
The doctrine of atonement is central to the logic of the Christian faith. As a core part of Christian theology, the subject of atonement has received much scholarly attention since the emergence of the Christian church. Different scholars have interpreted Christ’s atoning sacrifice in different ways based on their socio-political milieu. One of such interpretations is Anselm’s satisfaction theory which considers the atonement as a supererogatory …
St. Thomas Aquinas’ Doctrine of Christ’s Descent into Hades and its implications for African Ancestor Christological discourse
The statement “he [Christ] descended into Hades” in the Apostles’ Creed has generated theological debate concerning the nature and purpose of the descent and the relationship of Christ to ancestors. Given St. Thomas Aquinas’ outstanding contribution to the development of this doctrine, this article explores Aquinas’ contributions to the doctrine of Christ’s descent into Hades. It then critiques ancestor Christology through the lens of the descent…
Toward a disability theology for the Ghanaian context
Disability theology is an emerging field within theological inquiry that explores the intersection of human perceptions of God and humanity through the lens of disability experiences. In Ghana, Christian literature on the subject predominantly focuses on caregiving and ethical considerations related to disability with just a little attention to the theological dimensions on disability. This research was, therefore, conducted to formulate a theolo…
A political theology for the Ghanaian context from Christ’s perspective
One of the key challenges facing contemporary Ghana is ineffective political structures and leadership. Leadership failure is the main reason why Ghana continues to experience socio-economic challenges such as poverty, hunger, poor education system, poor road networks, injustice, high unemployment rate, human right abuse, and local currency depreciation despite the country’s vast natural resources. Ghana’s socio-economic problems continue to attr…
A Critical Analysis of Selected Issues in the Book of Daniel
The book of Daniel is one of the frequently-quoted books when it comes to issues regarding resilience in one’s faith. The setting of the book and the events surrounding Daniel’s life in Babylon have many lessons for contemporary Christians. The purpose of this article was to bring out certain features and issues in the book of Daniel to present to readers relevant aspects of the context within which the book was written and to consequently equip …
A Theological and Pastoral Reflection on Candidature in the Context of the Methodist Church Ghana
The need for ministerial training has been debated for some time now. On the one hand is the view that when one receives ministerial gifts from God, the person is already equipped for ministry and does not need any formal training. On the other hand is the contention that having ministerial gifts alone does not make one ready for ministry; there is a need for formal training to prepare one for effective ministry. This paper argued for the necessi…
A Theological Reflection on Witchcraft from a Ghanaian Christian Perspective
Even though witchcraft may not be scientifically proven, it is a widely believed phenomenon in Ghana and other parts of the world. The issue of witchcraft has attracted scholarly attention because it affects the society in diverse ways. This paper contributes to the discussion by offering a theological reflection on the subject from a Ghanaian Christian perspective. The paper used a mixed research methodology involving an empirical approach and a…
Renewing the mind, transforming the society
This article examines how the practicalization of Paul’s concept of the renewal of the mind (Rom. 12:2) may contribute to the transformation of the human society. It is a sequel to an earlier article written on Romans 12:1 which considered how the offering of the believer’s life as a living, holy and pleasing sacrifice to God might inform the worship life, ethical decisions and lifestyle of the believer. It noted that living a sacrificial life in…
A Critique of Prosperity Theology in the Context of Ghanaian Christianity
The economic situation in contemporary Ghana makes everyone yearn for economic progress. In Ghana, like many other parts of Africa, religion is responsible for providing the economic, spiritual, and health needs of its adherents. The predominantly Christian population in Ghana makes many people look up to Christianity to provide the road map to the country’s success. In this regard, the prosperity theology/gospel is the most dominant approach to …
Soteriological reflection on priestly Christology from an Akan perspective
The priesthood of Christ forms a key foundation upon which Christian soteriology is built. In the Akan traditional community where priesthood is a common religious institution, a proper understanding of the soteriological significance of Christ’s priesthood has the potential of making the Christian faith more relevant and meaningful. Nonetheless, there is inadequate scholarly attention given to this subject from an Akan perspective. This literatu…
Nkunimdie Christology
The Akan community of Ghana has a large Christian following. Nonetheless, many Akan believers still consult traditional priests for protection, wealth, and power. This happens not because these Christians doubt the theological fact that Christ offered an atonement, but because they do not consider the atonement as providing them with adequate protection against evil forces. This situation makes the quest to closely investigate their concept of Ch…
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Assessing Anas’ Methodology of Undercover Investigative Journalism in the Light of the Doctrine of Free Will
Corruption is a major problem in the world but more so in Africa. Different efforts have been put in place to curb this social problem but corruption still persists. In Ghana, investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has joined the fight against corruption and has made various revelations that have helped the government and the general populace in one way or the other. Anas’ methodology has however attracted various comments from the general p…
A Linguistic and Theological Assessment of the Gap Theory with Particular Reference to Genesis 1
Over the years, Christian scholars have made various attempts to explain the origin of the universe based on the Genesis account of creation. Three key evangelical interpretations of Genesis 1:1-3, namely, the restitution theory, the gap theory, and the precreation chaos theory, have emerged from the debate. Of particular importance to the present study is the gap theory which attempts to reconcile the Genesis account of creation with the geologi…
A Theological Analysis of the Hymn “Teaching Everyone To Live Like Christ”
This article is a theological analysis of the hymn, “Teaching Everyone to live like Christ,” written in support of the 2020/2021 theme of Methodist Church Ghana (MCG). The hymn emerged from the author’s pastoral and theological analysis of the MCG’s theme, “Discipleship: Teaching everyone to live like Christ” (Col. 1:28-29). The hymn touches on two key functions of the universal Church, namely, mission and nurturing of believers. The author bring…
A Study of John 21
Leadership is one of the key challenges facing the contemporary society despite many seminars, conferences and workshops organized on this subject. The political crises in many organizations and societies are the result of poor leadership. The subject of leadership is so important that no amount of scholarship dedicated to it can be considered too much. In a predominantly Christian society like Africa (and some other parts of the world) many peop…
Is Online Theological Education Suitable for Spiritual/Ministerial Formation
The advancement in information and communication technologies in the last few decades has led to various innovations in the world of education. The application of technology makes information more accessible and knowledge more widely distributed, giving rise to various opportunities for instruction and learning. One such example of technological innovations in the education sector is the emergence of online academic institutions across the globe.…
A Study of the Background to the Book of Amos
The book of Amos is among the most studied books in the Bible. The high scholarly interest in Amos is due to the prophet’s emphasis on true religion. Amos’ message cannot be understood without a proper understanding of the context in which it was delivered. Amos ministered in eighth-century Israel when the nation had prospered economically and politically. The nation’s prosperity had yielded a high level of religiosity evident in the payment of t…
Theological and Ethical Reflections on Care for Widows from an African Christian Perspective
This paper is a literature-based study that offers a critical analysis of widowhood from biblical and traditional African socio-cultural perspectives. The paper anlayzed Scriptures on God’s standards for caring for widows and books, journal articles, and dissertations on widowhood in Africa and found that widowhood in most African societies is characterized by unethical rituals, mandatory remarriages, harassment, denial, solitude, impoverishment,…
Formulating a Translation Model for Postcolonial African Literature Through the Study of Selected Works of Chinua Achebe, Wole Soyinka, Efua Sutherland and Ola Rotimi
Postcolonial theory focuses on addressing gaps that are encountered when dealing with literary works or contexts that are minor or peripheral. It explores ways in which dominated or colonized culture can adapt tools of the dominant discourse to fight against its political or cultural dominance. Postcolonial studies serve as a useful tool for translating texts from one language to another. One has to be conversant with the approaches used by postc…
A Critical Analysis of Selected Issues in the Book of Daniel
The book of Daniel is one of the frequently-quoted books when it comes to issues regarding resilience in one’s faith. The setting of the book and the events surrounding Daniel’s life in Babylon have many lessons for contemporary Christians. The purpose of this article was to bring out certain features and issues in the book of Daniel to present to readers relevant aspects of the context within which the book was written and to consequently equip …
A Theological and Pastoral Reflection on Candidature in the Context of the Methodist Church Ghana
The need for ministerial training has been debated for some time now. On the one hand is the view that when one receives ministerial gifts from God, the person is already equipped for ministry and does not need any formal training. On the other hand is the contention that having ministerial gifts alone does not make one ready for ministry; there is a need for formal training to prepare one for effective ministry. This paper argued for the necessi…
A Theological Reflection on Witchcraft from a Ghanaian Christian Perspective
Even though witchcraft may not be scientifically proven, it is a widely believed phenomenon in Ghana and other parts of the world. The issue of witchcraft has attracted scholarly attention because it affects the society in diverse ways. This paper contributes to the discussion by offering a theological reflection on the subject from a Ghanaian Christian perspective. The paper used a mixed research methodology involving an empirical approach and a…
Renewing the mind, transforming the society
This article examines how the practicalization of Paul’s concept of the renewal of the mind (Rom. 12:2) may contribute to the transformation of the human society. It is a sequel to an earlier article written on Romans 12:1 which considered how the offering of the believer’s life as a living, holy and pleasing sacrifice to God might inform the worship life, ethical decisions and lifestyle of the believer. It noted that living a sacrificial life in…
A Critique of Prosperity Theology in the Context of Ghanaian Christianity
The economic situation in contemporary Ghana makes everyone yearn for economic progress. In Ghana, like many other parts of Africa, religion is responsible for providing the economic, spiritual, and health needs of its adherents. The predominantly Christian population in Ghana makes many people look up to Christianity to provide the road map to the country’s success. In this regard, the prosperity theology/gospel is the most dominant approach to …
Soteriological reflection on priestly Christology from an Akan perspective
The priesthood of Christ forms a key foundation upon which Christian soteriology is built. In the Akan traditional community where priesthood is a common religious institution, a proper understanding of the soteriological significance of Christ’s priesthood has the potential of making the Christian faith more relevant and meaningful. Nonetheless, there is inadequate scholarly attention given to this subject from an Akan perspective. This literatu…
Nkunimdie Christology
The Akan community of Ghana has a large Christian following. Nonetheless, many Akan believers still consult traditional priests for protection, wealth, and power. This happens not because these Christians doubt the theological fact that Christ offered an atonement, but because they do not consider the atonement as providing them with adequate protection against evil forces. This situation makes the quest to closely investigate their concept of Ch…
N Essential Guide to Research Methodologies in Theology and Religious Studies
The present volume, An Essential Guide to Research Methodologies in Theology and Religious Studies, consists of six chapters. The book discusses diverse methodologies within theological research across different sub-disciplines, including biblical theology, systematic theology, historical theology, practical theology, mission, church, and society. Generally, each methodology begins with an overview, followed by the steps involved and an example t…
The Church and the Use of Family Planning
The debate on whether the use of family planning methods within the Ghanaian Christian circle is a sin or not has been going on for quite some time now. The misunderstanding and misinterpretation of some Biblical texts like Genesis 1: 28 and Genesis 3 have led to this confusion in Ghanaian Christian circles. This paper used both empirical and non-empirical methodology and a qualitative research method with a case study approach to analyse some bi…
Poverty as a Hindrance to Accessing Quality Healthcare in Ghana
Access to quality healthcare is a key requirement in every modern society. In developed countries, majority of the populace has access to quality and affordable healthcare. However, in developing countries such as Ghana, hospitals with quality infrastructure, healthcare equipment, drugs, and well-trained health practitioners are limited and expensive to access. Given the significant number of people living in extreme poverty in Ghana, it is not s…
“Kejetia Preaching”
Street preaching/evangelism is one of the activities undertaken by Christians to broadcast or spread the gospel. It is one of the forms of making disciples of all nations and winning souls for Christ in accordance with the Great Commission of making disciples if all nations (Matt. 28:18-20). In Ghana and some other parts of Africa, street preaching is a common phenomenon. Arguably, street preachers have a larger audience than “pulpit preaching” a…
Analysis of Patristic Interpretation of the “Shema” in Deuteronomy 6
The Patristic period stands as a pivotal era in the development of Christian doctrine, marked by profound theological and philosophical debates. Amidst these discussions, the Shema in Deuteronomy 6:4-5 retains its central importance for both Jewish and Christian faith traditions, offering insights into the nature of God. This paper explored the Patristic interpretation of the Shema, highlighting the perspectives of the Alexandrian and Antiochene …
Genesis 1
The purpose was to examine and analyze the mechanisms used in the Oromo language to decrease the valency (or argument structure) of verbs. Specifically, it aimed to understand how valency-decreasing operational devices are employed, their semantic motivations, and their implications for linguistic theory. To assess the valency-decreasing devices, the first corpus analysis was used to collect a representative corpus of Oromo texts containing valen…
Theological Reflections on the Temptation of Christ based on a comparative study between the Accounts of Matthew and Luke
This paper explored the theological implications of the temptation of Christ as depicted in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. Through a comparative study of these accounts, the paper examined the nuanced differences and similarities. The paper conducted a textual analysis of key expressions in the text to arrive at a theological conclusion. The analysis examined the significance of Christ’s temptation in relation to his identity, mission, and the …
Theological Appraisal of the Satisfaction Theory of Atonement
The doctrine of atonement is central to the logic of the Christian faith. As a core part of Christian theology, the subject of atonement has received much scholarly attention since the emergence of the Christian church. Different scholars have interpreted Christ’s atoning sacrifice in different ways based on their socio-political milieu. One of such interpretations is Anselm’s satisfaction theory which considers the atonement as a supererogatory …
St. Thomas Aquinas’ Doctrine of Christ’s Descent into Hades and its implications for African Ancestor Christological discourse
The statement “he [Christ] descended into Hades” in the Apostles’ Creed has generated theological debate concerning the nature and purpose of the descent and the relationship of Christ to ancestors. Given St. Thomas Aquinas’ outstanding contribution to the development of this doctrine, this article explores Aquinas’ contributions to the doctrine of Christ’s descent into Hades. It then critiques ancestor Christology through the lens of the descent…
Toward a disability theology for the Ghanaian context
Disability theology is an emerging field within theological inquiry that explores the intersection of human perceptions of God and humanity through the lens of disability experiences. In Ghana, Christian literature on the subject predominantly focuses on caregiving and ethical considerations related to disability with just a little attention to the theological dimensions on disability. This research was, therefore, conducted to formulate a theolo…
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