The Old Testament Scriptures address the issue of poverty in the ancient nation of Israel. The le... more The Old Testament Scriptures address the issue of poverty in the ancient nation of Israel. The legal provisions and prophetic teachings sought to cushion the poor and underprivileged from possible oppression and social injustices. Recently, the Government of Kenya prioritized assistance to the poor and inclusive economic growth through the ‘Big Four’ agenda which include; food, healthcare, housing, and employment. This paper entails a study that looks at the legal stipulations regarding the “poor” and underprivileged in the Old Testament, and relevant lessons for modern engagement with the poor in the society; realizing that the ‘Big Four’ agenda will largely depend on the criteria for ascertaining the identity of the poor and underprivileged, and a proper and clear funding framework. In addition, the study interrogates the effectiveness of the ‘Big Four’ plan as a strategy for poverty alleviation. The socio-scientific criticism to examine the cultural and social world of the Old Te...
The recent outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in massive disruption of the ‘normal’ i... more The recent outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in massive disruption of the ‘normal’ in every area of life. Apart from creating fear, confusion, and uncertainty, the pandemic has led to a new way of life in society and the church. How can Christians live out their biblical mandate of ministering to the church and the world based on such a background? Over the last 2000 years, there has been a repeated emergence of plagues and pandemics of devastating nature. In these different eras, Christians (and corporately as the church) responded to plagues in ways that can offer insight into the modern church. The paper employs a case study method to examine how the church responded to selected epidemics and plagues throughout history. The exploration looks at the following selected plagues: the Antonine Plague (AD 165), the Plague of Cyprian (AD 250-270), the Plague of Justinian (AD 541 and 750), the Black Death (from AD 1348 and 1500s), the Third Pandemic (AD 1855-1959), and Ebola (AD 1976-2017). The study highlights practical considerations for contemporary churches as they battle with the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Old Testament Scriptures address the issue of poverty in the ancient nation of Israel. The le... more The Old Testament Scriptures address the issue of poverty in the ancient nation of Israel. The legal provisions and prophetic teachings sought to cushion the poor and underprivileged from possible oppression and social injustices. Recently, the Government of Kenya prioritized assistance to the poor and inclusive economic growth through the ‘Big Four’ agenda which include; food, healthcare, housing, and employment. This paper entails a study that looks at the legal stipulations regarding the “poor” and underprivileged in the Old Testament, and relevant lessons for modern engagement with the poor in the society; realizing that the ‘Big Four’ agenda will largely depend on the criteria for ascertaining the identity of the poor and underprivileged, and a proper and clear funding framework. In addition, the study interrogates the effectiveness of the ‘Big Four’ plan as a strategy for poverty alleviation. The socio-scientific criticism to examine the cultural and social world of the Old Te...
The Old Testament Scriptures address the issue of poverty in the ancient nation of Israel. The le... more The Old Testament Scriptures address the issue of poverty in the ancient nation of Israel. The legal provisions and prophetic teachings sought to cushion the poor and underprivileged from possible oppression and social injustices. Recently, the Government of Kenya prioritized assistance to the poor and inclusive economic growth through the ‘Big Four’ agenda which include; food, healthcare, housing, and employment. This paper entails a study that looks at the legal stipulations regarding the “poor” and underprivileged in the Old Testament, and relevant lessons for modern engagement with the poor in the society; realizing that the ‘Big Four’ agenda will largely depend on the criteria for ascertaining the identity of the poor and underprivileged, and a proper and clear funding framework. In addition, the study interrogates the effectiveness of the ‘Big Four’ plan as a strategy for poverty alleviation. The socio-scientific criticism to examine the cultural and social world of the Old Te...
The recent outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in massive disruption of the ‘normal’ i... more The recent outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in massive disruption of the ‘normal’ in every area of life. Apart from creating fear, confusion, and uncertainty, the pandemic has led to a new way of life in society and the church. How can Christians live out their biblical mandate of ministering to the church and the world based on such a background? Over the last 2000 years, there has been a repeated emergence of plagues and pandemics of devastating nature. In these different eras, Christians (and corporately as the church) responded to plagues in ways that can offer insight into the modern church. The paper employs a case study method to examine how the church responded to selected epidemics and plagues throughout history. The exploration looks at the following selected plagues: the Antonine Plague (AD 165), the Plague of Cyprian (AD 250-270), the Plague of Justinian (AD 541 and 750), the Black Death (from AD 1348 and 1500s), the Third Pandemic (AD 1855-1959), and Ebola (AD 1976-2017). The study highlights practical considerations for contemporary churches as they battle with the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Old Testament Scriptures address the issue of poverty in the ancient nation of Israel. The le... more The Old Testament Scriptures address the issue of poverty in the ancient nation of Israel. The legal provisions and prophetic teachings sought to cushion the poor and underprivileged from possible oppression and social injustices. Recently, the Government of Kenya prioritized assistance to the poor and inclusive economic growth through the ‘Big Four’ agenda which include; food, healthcare, housing, and employment. This paper entails a study that looks at the legal stipulations regarding the “poor” and underprivileged in the Old Testament, and relevant lessons for modern engagement with the poor in the society; realizing that the ‘Big Four’ agenda will largely depend on the criteria for ascertaining the identity of the poor and underprivileged, and a proper and clear funding framework. In addition, the study interrogates the effectiveness of the ‘Big Four’ plan as a strategy for poverty alleviation. The socio-scientific criticism to examine the cultural and social world of the Old Te...
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