Emmanuel C Anizoba
Biographic Data
| ID | 4052132 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Emmanuel C Anizoba |
| GIVEN NAMES | Emmanuel C |
| FAMILY NAME | Anizoba |
| SIGNATURE | ANIZOBA E C |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Nigeria |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2399-6328 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 13 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Ethics and morality in Igbo society: Cultural foundations and religious interactions
This study explored the foundations, roles and evolving nature of ethics and moral values in Igbo traditional society. It investigated the historical origins of the Igbo people from both external and indigenous perspectives, highlighting how these narratives shape cultural identity and moral systems. The research further examined the interaction between Igbo traditional values and Christian ethics, illuminating areas of alignment and divergence. …
Kola nut ritual in modern Umunnachi community: An Appraisal
The Umunnachi elite’s transformation of the kola nut ritual, which is a key symbol of the community traditional worship, is one of the biggest abuses of the culture. The goal of its ancestors is no longer reflected in the rite. Despite these challenges, kola nut rules have survived in the face of social and cultural changes that have impacted the Umunnachi people. Also, in religious studies, the values of kola nut should be investigated to rectif…
A Philosophical Reading of Justice and Its Resistance to Social Change among the Igbo of Nigeria
This article explores justice among the Igbo of Nigeria through a philosophical lens. Its discussion focuses on how the Igbo idea of justice intermingles with the idea of akadiocha (clean hands), proverbs, names and equal treatment for all, including the ancestors. Personal interviews form the primary sources of data collection while library materials are the secondary sources. The economy of the Igbo people of Nigeria is dynamic and multifaceted…
Traditional and biblical concepts of marital infidelity among Igbo people of Nigeria in the face of Covid 19
Infidelity in marriage has long been a problem among married men and women in Nigerian society and globally. The study explores traditional and Biblical notions of marital infidelity in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, with the goal of identifying some of the key reasons and effects of infidelity among Nigeria's Igbo people. For data analysis, the study used a qualitative phenomenological research design and a descriptive approach. Personal …
New religious movements and the problem of syncretism: A study of Anioma Healing Ministry, Nawgu, Nigeria
This work studied the Anioma Healing Ministry of the late prophet Eddy Okeke. The aim is to investigate the structure, demography, beliefs and practices of the ministry. The study adopts a qualitative phenomenological research design and historiographical method for data analysis. Personal interviews form a primary source of data collection, whilst the secondary sources include library and Internet resources. The study found that Okeke’s ministry…
New religious movements and the problem of syncretism: A study of Anioma Healing Ministry, Nawgu, Nigeria
This work studied the Anioma Healing Ministry of the late prophet Eddy Okeke. The aim is to investigate the structure, demography, beliefs and practices of the ministry. The study adopts a qualitative phenomenological research design and historiographical method for data analysis. Personal interviews form a primary source of data collection, whilst the secondary sources include library and Internet resources. The study found that Okeke’s ministry…
Traditional Igbo Belief in Causes of Disease: An Evaluation
The mystical causes of diseases related with the Igbo traditional belief system are briefly investigated in this research. The specific goals are to look at mystical/spiritual reasons and techniques of fighting diseases, as well as their benefits and drawbacks in terms of disease therapy. For data analysis, the study used a qualitative phenomenological research design and a descriptive approach. Personal interviews were the major source of data c…
A critical evaluation of religious syncretism among the Igbo Christians of Nigeria
Syncretism has remained a persistent issue among the Igbo-speaking Christians of Nigeria. This is observed in the double allegiance of faith among many of them who, interestingly, are devotees of both Christian and African traditional beliefs/systems. Besides the belief in ritualistic charms, many Igbo/Igbo-speaking Christians consult diviners for various reasons, including security and prosperity, causes of illness and death, ways of preserving …
Deification of believers in eternal life, according to father Dumitru
Deification is a central theme in Orthodox theology, with strong meanings and implications for everything that represents the process of spiritual life. Prof. Dumitru pays special attention to the theme of deification, and his entire theological approach is based on this teaching of the church. This article analyses the whole conception of Father Dumitru regarding a more restricted topic that is hardly treated in theology, namely deification in …
The effect of Christianity on the tradition and culture of the Idoma people of Nigeria: A comparative study
Some of the traditions and cultural beliefs and practices of the Idoma people of Nigeria have been influenced both positively and negatively as a result of the advent of Christianity in the area. The aim of this research is to investigate some of the cultural beliefs and practices of the Idoma people before the advent of Christianity, the people’s response to the new faith and the propelling factors behind the responses of the people. In doing so…
Critical Examination of Traditional Worship Systems Among Igbo People of Nigeria: Study of Akpo Community
Akpo traditional people worship God directly through a special ritual called Aja-eze bi nâ elu sacrifice of the God/King that lives in heaven. The research aims to investigate traditional worship systems among Akpo people of Anambra state Nigeria, and also examines the religious-cultural implications of traditional worship of people. The study shows that Akpo people believe in the worship of divinities, such as the sun god which is active and ass…
Patterns of traditional religious and cultural practices of the Idoma People of Nigeria
The research focuses on the patterns of traditional religious and cultural practices of the Idoma People of Nigeria. The study also seeks to investigate the cultural beliefs and practices of the Idoma traditional society which were affected by the advent of Christianity in the area. Some of the cultural beliefs and practices of the Idoma people before the advent of Christianity will be examined, as well as the people response to the new faith and…
The place of African belief and germ theory on the causes of human diseases
This study looks into the African belief about the mystical causes of diseases and the tenets of Western germ theory. Despite widespread Western medical practices, African people still strongly believe in the mystical causes of diseases. This reveals that as far as the African traditional belief is concerned, Western germ theory cannot satisfy the African belief in the causes of diseases. This is as a result of some of the diseases defying Wester…
Traditional Igbo Belief in Causes of Disease: An Evaluation
The mystical causes of diseases related with the Igbo traditional belief system are briefly investigated in this research. The specific goals are to look at mystical/spiritual reasons and techniques of fighting diseases, as well as their benefits and drawbacks in terms of disease therapy. For data analysis, the study used a qualitative phenomenological research design and a descriptive approach. Personal interviews were the major source of data c…
The place of African belief and germ theory on the causes of human diseases
This study looks into the African belief about the mystical causes of diseases and the tenets of Western germ theory. Despite widespread Western medical practices, African people still strongly believe in the mystical causes of diseases. This reveals that as far as the African traditional belief is concerned, Western germ theory cannot satisfy the African belief in the causes of diseases. This is as a result of some of the diseases defying Wester…
A critical evaluation of religious syncretism among the Igbo Christians of Nigeria
Syncretism has remained a persistent issue among the Igbo-speaking Christians of Nigeria. This is observed in the double allegiance of faith among many of them who, interestingly, are devotees of both Christian and African traditional beliefs/systems. Besides the belief in ritualistic charms, many Igbo/Igbo-speaking Christians consult diviners for various reasons, including security and prosperity, causes of illness and death, ways of preserving …
Deification of believers in eternal life, according to father Dumitru
Deification is a central theme in Orthodox theology, with strong meanings and implications for everything that represents the process of spiritual life. Prof. Dumitru pays special attention to the theme of deification, and his entire theological approach is based on this teaching of the church. This article analyses the whole conception of Father Dumitru regarding a more restricted topic that is hardly treated in theology, namely deification in …
The effect of Christianity on the tradition and culture of the Idoma people of Nigeria: A comparative study
Some of the traditions and cultural beliefs and practices of the Idoma people of Nigeria have been influenced both positively and negatively as a result of the advent of Christianity in the area. The aim of this research is to investigate some of the cultural beliefs and practices of the Idoma people before the advent of Christianity, the people’s response to the new faith and the propelling factors behind the responses of the people. In doing so…
Critical Examination of Traditional Worship Systems Among Igbo People of Nigeria: Study of Akpo Community
Akpo traditional people worship God directly through a special ritual called Aja-eze bi nâ elu sacrifice of the God/King that lives in heaven. The research aims to investigate traditional worship systems among Akpo people of Anambra state Nigeria, and also examines the religious-cultural implications of traditional worship of people. The study shows that Akpo people believe in the worship of divinities, such as the sun god which is active and ass…
Patterns of traditional religious and cultural practices of the Idoma People of Nigeria
The research focuses on the patterns of traditional religious and cultural practices of the Idoma People of Nigeria. The study also seeks to investigate the cultural beliefs and practices of the Idoma traditional society which were affected by the advent of Christianity in the area. Some of the cultural beliefs and practices of the Idoma people before the advent of Christianity will be examined, as well as the people response to the new faith and…
The place of African belief and germ theory on the causes of human diseases
This study looks into the African belief about the mystical causes of diseases and the tenets of Western germ theory. Despite widespread Western medical practices, African people still strongly believe in the mystical causes of diseases. This reveals that as far as the African traditional belief is concerned, Western germ theory cannot satisfy the African belief in the causes of diseases. This is as a result of some of the diseases defying Wester…
New religious movements and the problem of syncretism: A study of Anioma Healing Ministry, Nawgu, Nigeria
This work studied the Anioma Healing Ministry of the late prophet Eddy Okeke. The aim is to investigate the structure, demography, beliefs and practices of the ministry. The study adopts a qualitative phenomenological research design and historiographical method for data analysis. Personal interviews form a primary source of data collection, whilst the secondary sources include library and Internet resources. The study found that Okeke’s ministry…
New religious movements and the problem of syncretism: A study of Anioma Healing Ministry, Nawgu, Nigeria
This work studied the Anioma Healing Ministry of the late prophet Eddy Okeke. The aim is to investigate the structure, demography, beliefs and practices of the ministry. The study adopts a qualitative phenomenological research design and historiographical method for data analysis. Personal interviews form a primary source of data collection, whilst the secondary sources include library and Internet resources. The study found that Okeke’s ministry…
Traditional Igbo Belief in Causes of Disease: An Evaluation
The mystical causes of diseases related with the Igbo traditional belief system are briefly investigated in this research. The specific goals are to look at mystical/spiritual reasons and techniques of fighting diseases, as well as their benefits and drawbacks in terms of disease therapy. For data analysis, the study used a qualitative phenomenological research design and a descriptive approach. Personal interviews were the major source of data c…
Traditional and biblical concepts of marital infidelity among Igbo people of Nigeria in the face of Covid 19
Infidelity in marriage has long been a problem among married men and women in Nigerian society and globally. The study explores traditional and Biblical notions of marital infidelity in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, with the goal of identifying some of the key reasons and effects of infidelity among Nigeria's Igbo people. For data analysis, the study used a qualitative phenomenological research design and a descriptive approach. Personal …
A Philosophical Reading of Justice and Its Resistance to Social Change among the Igbo of Nigeria
This article explores justice among the Igbo of Nigeria through a philosophical lens. Its discussion focuses on how the Igbo idea of justice intermingles with the idea of akadiocha (clean hands), proverbs, names and equal treatment for all, including the ancestors. Personal interviews form the primary sources of data collection while library materials are the secondary sources. The economy of the Igbo people of Nigeria is dynamic and multifaceted…
Ethics and morality in Igbo society: Cultural foundations and religious interactions
This study explored the foundations, roles and evolving nature of ethics and moral values in Igbo traditional society. It investigated the historical origins of the Igbo people from both external and indigenous perspectives, highlighting how these narratives shape cultural identity and moral systems. The research further examined the interaction between Igbo traditional values and Christian ethics, illuminating areas of alignment and divergence. …
Kola nut ritual in modern Umunnachi community: An Appraisal
The Umunnachi elite’s transformation of the kola nut ritual, which is a key symbol of the community traditional worship, is one of the biggest abuses of the culture. The goal of its ancestors is no longer reflected in the rite. Despite these challenges, kola nut rules have survived in the face of social and cultural changes that have impacted the Umunnachi people. Also, in religious studies, the values of kola nut should be investigated to rectif…
Sociology (11 works) · Social science (9 works) · Political science (7 works) · African cultural and philosophical studies (6 works) · Law (6 works) · Philosophy (6 works) · Igbo (5 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Qualitative research (4 works) · Religion and Sociopolitical Dynamics in Nigeria (4 works)