Migration ethics in Genesis 47
1–12 As a limelight for Nigerian migrants
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12857186 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Favour Chukwuemeka Uroko (0000-0003-1678-704X, University of Nigeria, corresponding author), Mary Jerome Obiorah (0000-0003-2717-1021, University of Nigeria), Success Nnadi (0000-0002-4804-0306, Enugu State University of Science and Technology) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2021-09-11 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Verbum et Ecclesia (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1609-9982 • E-ISSN: 2074-7705 |
| Publisher | AOSIS (PUBLISHER • ZA) |
| DOI | 10.4102/ve.v42i1.2188 |
| OpenAlex | W3199784869 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
In Genesis 47, Jacob and his descendants were regularly migrants in Egypt. This article examines this text and its interest in the contemporary migrant crises affecting Nigerians. Findings reveal that Genesis 47 encourages regular migration and discourages irregular migration. The migration ethics in the pericope is contrary to the contemporary migration model adopted by Nigerians. This article concluded that the migrant crises affecting Nigerians occur as a result of the high level of irregular migration ethics adopted by Nigerian migrants. To find a solution to the problem, there should be the provision of adequate enlightenment and information to promote regular migration amongst Nigerians. Nigerian migrants should endeavour to present themselves to the authorities of their destination countries. This research employs the exegetical and phenomenological methods.Intra/interdisciplinary implications: This research is based on the misunderstood migration ethics in Genesis 47. Contrary to what is obtainable amongst Nigerian migrants, Genesis 47 encourages regular migration. Nigerians, just like Jacob and his descendants, migrated to other countries mainly for economic survival. However, it was discovered that most of the Nigerian migrants are irregular migrants. Disciplines implicated include Old Testament, Cultural Studies, and Sociology
Enlightenment · Limelight · Nigerians · Political science · Social science · Sociology · Theology · Christian Theology and Mission · Contemporary Christian Leadership and Education · Gender Studies · Law · Philosophy
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |