Damian O Odo
Biographic Data
| ID | 6794851 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Damian O Odo |
| GIVEN NAMES | Damian |
| FAMILY NAME | O Odo |
| SIGNATURE | ODO D O |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Nigeria |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9345-0961 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 13 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Exploring Psalm 137 through the lens of affect
This article aims to employ affect theory as a lens to read Psalm 137. It argues that the Psalm is an artistic articulation framed in human emotion. This ancient Israelite literary composition that evokes human emotion is ranked as a Locus Classicus poem and has been noted by scholars of Old Testament as one of the most complex and fascinating Psalms in the Hebrew Scriptures. Psalm 137 is a historic poem that recounts Israel’s mournful destructio…
Exploring Human Emotions in Joseph’s Novella (37, 42, 43, 44; 45) Through the Lens of Affect Theory
This article aims to explore human emotions in selected texts of Joseph’s narrative through the lens of affect theory. Jacob’s gift of a famous coat to Joseph evokes in the brothers an intense emotion that involves a negative feeling toward him. The narrator’s articulations in Gen 37:3–11; 18–35; 42:21–25, 43:29–30; 44:18–34 and 45:1–5; 14–15 are emotionally persuasive and stimulate reader’s emotion. Judah’s utterance in 44 contains an inspiring …
Genesis 38: 8–10 Read in the context of use of contraceptives by Christian couples
The 21st century has witnessed harsh and soft criticisms on the issue of the use of contraceptives. This global argument has been ongoing in the religious sphere particularly in Christianity. The study is set to examine various views on the use of contraceptives. It also investigates Genesis 38:8–10 in its original context for proper application. Historical-critical method is employed in the study. It is discovered that whereas there are proponen…
Job 9: 17–18 Read through the lens of resilience for the Christian community in Benue State, Nigeria
This article explores Job 9:17–18 through the optics of resilience within the Christian community in Benue State, Nigeria. In this passage, Job exemplifies a positive coping strategy in the face of misfortune, rejecting the insinuations of his friends that his suffering is a result of moral transgression. Job’s bold stance and ability to maintain his integrity amid undeserved suffering highlight his resilience. By honestly expressing his inner tu…
Re-reading Genesis 24: 55B–60 in the context of marriage by proxy in Awkunanaw, Enugu State
Genesis 24:55–60 takes cognisance of the right of a damsel in marriage arrangement. The study aims to examine Genesis 24:55–60 in the context of marriage by proxy in Awkunanaw, Enugu State, Nigeria. The methodology employed in this study is narrative analysis. The findings of the research indicate that marriage by proxy has been a longstanding practice in ancient Awkunanaw. The approach to this practice has evolved between ancient Awkunanaw and c…
Exploring Joshua 7: 1–5 Through the Lens of Social Contagion Liability
Scholars of the Old Testament affirm that the book of Joshua through 2nd Kings is collectively called the deuteronomistic history. The literary unit of Joshua 7:1–5 is one the Locus Classicus of Old Testament. Obedience to God’s instruction underscores the theological intentionality expressed in this unified segment of Old Testament literature. This ancient Israelite literary exposition exposes inter-alia the misfortune that besets the entire peo…
Ruth 1: 1–5 Read in the context of challenges of the migration of Nigerians
Verbum et Ecclesia is a theological research journal that challenges traditional discourses within and between the fields of biblical, religious, social and human sciences as well as the constructive engagement with the natural sciences. It is an instrument of engagement between theological disciplines, on the one hand, and theology and other disciplines, on the other
I will marry Ruth so that the name of the dead will not be blotted out’: Exploring הסך (hesed) in Ruth 4:1–13
The literary construct of Ruth 4:1–13, which borders on the marriage union of Boaz and Ruth, is underscored with the loving-kindness of God. Boaz was not obligated under any legal requirement to marry Ruth. However, following the kinsman-redeemer’s abdication of his right of inheritance, Boaz declared in an unrestrained utterance before the elders of the Israelite society his intention to marry Ruth (the Moabite woman and the wife of the dead Mah…
Ancient patronage: A possible interpretative context for Luke 18:18–23
Against the conventional reading of Luke 18:18–23 as a micro-narrative that revolves around discipleship and the dangers of wealth with regard to inheriting the Kingdom of God, this article reads the text using patronage (and clientism) as a model. It argues that this micro-narrative also mirrors patronal relations in the 1st-century Roman Palestine through which a few elites exploited the majority poor. The description of the chief protagonist i…
Social-scientific criticism in Nigerian New Testament scholarship
The use of the social sciences in the interpretation of the New Testament emerged from the 1970s and has become a standard methodology for interpreting the New Testament. However, it has not been significantly used in the interpretation of the New Testament in Nigeria by biblical scholars. This article discusses what social-scientific criticism is and the need for its application in the interpretation of the New Testament by Nigerian New Testamen…
Exploring a retrospective narrative in Genesis 45: 1–15
The text of Genesis 45:1–15 belongs to the composition of Joseph’s narrative. This literary unit has an affinity with Genesis 37 that records the filial crime of Joseph’s brothers against him (Joseph) as they intend to solve their conflict through a heinous act. The literary composition of Genesis 45 has been studied by commentators and scholars of the Old Testament from diverse perspectives. However, none of the scholars have studied the text fr…
Exploring Ruth 1: 16–18 In the context of mother and daughter-in-law relationships in Igboland
This article read Ruth 1:16–18 in the context of mother and daughter-in-law relationships in Igboland. Literary analysis was adopted in this study. The literary construct of Ruth 1:16–18 was ranked amongst the Locus Classicus of Old Testament. This pericope celebrated Ruth’s vehement resolution to remain with Naomi, her mother-in-law, despite Naomi’s present hopelessness and slim prospect of the future. Ruth understood that by entering into marri…
Conflict resolution between husband and wife in the light of the hermeneutics of biblical proverbs
Conflicts are commonplace in human relationships. The Bible is replete with narratives and proverbial statements which border on conflict scenarios and conflict resolution strategies. Conflict cannot be severed from relationships between biological brothers and sisters, Christians, friends, colleagues and husbands and wives. In this qualitative study, the researchers examined the menace ‘conflict between husbands and wives’. There is no husband a…
Exploring Ruth 1: 16–18 In the context of mother and daughter-in-law relationships in Igboland
This article read Ruth 1:16–18 in the context of mother and daughter-in-law relationships in Igboland. Literary analysis was adopted in this study. The literary construct of Ruth 1:16–18 was ranked amongst the Locus Classicus of Old Testament. This pericope celebrated Ruth’s vehement resolution to remain with Naomi, her mother-in-law, despite Naomi’s present hopelessness and slim prospect of the future. Ruth understood that by entering into marri…
Conflict resolution between husband and wife in the light of the hermeneutics of biblical proverbs
Conflicts are commonplace in human relationships. The Bible is replete with narratives and proverbial statements which border on conflict scenarios and conflict resolution strategies. Conflict cannot be severed from relationships between biological brothers and sisters, Christians, friends, colleagues and husbands and wives. In this qualitative study, the researchers examined the menace ‘conflict between husbands and wives’. There is no husband a…
Ancient patronage: A possible interpretative context for Luke 18:18–23
Against the conventional reading of Luke 18:18–23 as a micro-narrative that revolves around discipleship and the dangers of wealth with regard to inheriting the Kingdom of God, this article reads the text using patronage (and clientism) as a model. It argues that this micro-narrative also mirrors patronal relations in the 1st-century Roman Palestine through which a few elites exploited the majority poor. The description of the chief protagonist i…
Social-scientific criticism in Nigerian New Testament scholarship
The use of the social sciences in the interpretation of the New Testament emerged from the 1970s and has become a standard methodology for interpreting the New Testament. However, it has not been significantly used in the interpretation of the New Testament in Nigeria by biblical scholars. This article discusses what social-scientific criticism is and the need for its application in the interpretation of the New Testament by Nigerian New Testamen…
Exploring a retrospective narrative in Genesis 45: 1–15
The text of Genesis 45:1–15 belongs to the composition of Joseph’s narrative. This literary unit has an affinity with Genesis 37 that records the filial crime of Joseph’s brothers against him (Joseph) as they intend to solve their conflict through a heinous act. The literary composition of Genesis 45 has been studied by commentators and scholars of the Old Testament from diverse perspectives. However, none of the scholars have studied the text fr…
Exploring Ruth 1: 16–18 In the context of mother and daughter-in-law relationships in Igboland
This article read Ruth 1:16–18 in the context of mother and daughter-in-law relationships in Igboland. Literary analysis was adopted in this study. The literary construct of Ruth 1:16–18 was ranked amongst the Locus Classicus of Old Testament. This pericope celebrated Ruth’s vehement resolution to remain with Naomi, her mother-in-law, despite Naomi’s present hopelessness and slim prospect of the future. Ruth understood that by entering into marri…
I will marry Ruth so that the name of the dead will not be blotted out’: Exploring הסך (hesed) in Ruth 4:1–13
The literary construct of Ruth 4:1–13, which borders on the marriage union of Boaz and Ruth, is underscored with the loving-kindness of God. Boaz was not obligated under any legal requirement to marry Ruth. However, following the kinsman-redeemer’s abdication of his right of inheritance, Boaz declared in an unrestrained utterance before the elders of the Israelite society his intention to marry Ruth (the Moabite woman and the wife of the dead Mah…
Ruth 1: 1–5 Read in the context of challenges of the migration of Nigerians
Verbum et Ecclesia is a theological research journal that challenges traditional discourses within and between the fields of biblical, religious, social and human sciences as well as the constructive engagement with the natural sciences. It is an instrument of engagement between theological disciplines, on the one hand, and theology and other disciplines, on the other
Re-reading Genesis 24: 55B–60 in the context of marriage by proxy in Awkunanaw, Enugu State
Genesis 24:55–60 takes cognisance of the right of a damsel in marriage arrangement. The study aims to examine Genesis 24:55–60 in the context of marriage by proxy in Awkunanaw, Enugu State, Nigeria. The methodology employed in this study is narrative analysis. The findings of the research indicate that marriage by proxy has been a longstanding practice in ancient Awkunanaw. The approach to this practice has evolved between ancient Awkunanaw and c…
Exploring Joshua 7: 1–5 Through the Lens of Social Contagion Liability
Scholars of the Old Testament affirm that the book of Joshua through 2nd Kings is collectively called the deuteronomistic history. The literary unit of Joshua 7:1–5 is one the Locus Classicus of Old Testament. Obedience to God’s instruction underscores the theological intentionality expressed in this unified segment of Old Testament literature. This ancient Israelite literary exposition exposes inter-alia the misfortune that besets the entire peo…
Genesis 38: 8–10 Read in the context of use of contraceptives by Christian couples
The 21st century has witnessed harsh and soft criticisms on the issue of the use of contraceptives. This global argument has been ongoing in the religious sphere particularly in Christianity. The study is set to examine various views on the use of contraceptives. It also investigates Genesis 38:8–10 in its original context for proper application. Historical-critical method is employed in the study. It is discovered that whereas there are proponen…
Job 9: 17–18 Read through the lens of resilience for the Christian community in Benue State, Nigeria
This article explores Job 9:17–18 through the optics of resilience within the Christian community in Benue State, Nigeria. In this passage, Job exemplifies a positive coping strategy in the face of misfortune, rejecting the insinuations of his friends that his suffering is a result of moral transgression. Job’s bold stance and ability to maintain his integrity amid undeserved suffering highlight his resilience. By honestly expressing his inner tu…
Exploring Psalm 137 through the lens of affect
This article aims to employ affect theory as a lens to read Psalm 137. It argues that the Psalm is an artistic articulation framed in human emotion. This ancient Israelite literary composition that evokes human emotion is ranked as a Locus Classicus poem and has been noted by scholars of Old Testament as one of the most complex and fascinating Psalms in the Hebrew Scriptures. Psalm 137 is a historic poem that recounts Israel’s mournful destructio…
Exploring Human Emotions in Joseph’s Novella (37, 42, 43, 44; 45) Through the Lens of Affect Theory
This article aims to explore human emotions in selected texts of Joseph’s narrative through the lens of affect theory. Jacob’s gift of a famous coat to Joseph evokes in the brothers an intense emotion that involves a negative feeling toward him. The narrator’s articulations in Gen 37:3–11; 18–35; 42:21–25, 43:29–30; 44:18–34 and 45:1–5; 14–15 are emotionally persuasive and stimulate reader’s emotion. Judah’s utterance in 44 contains an inspiring …
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