PROPHETIC JUSTICE IN THE BIBLE AND THE NIGERIAN STRUGGLE AGAINST OPPRESSION

Abstract

This paper explores the biblical belief of prophetic justice as a framework for confronting systemic oppression in Nigeria. Through a mix of theological evaluation and socio-political critique, it investigates how prophets from the Old and New Testaments challenged injustice and how their legacy keeps to steer contemporary struggles in Nigeria. The findings imply that Nigeria’s entrenched issues, along with its colonial records, financial inequality, ethnic and non-secular strife, and political corruption, echo the societal problems that biblical prophets condemned. The paper stresses the crucial but constrained function of spiritual firms in Nigeria, showcasing their advocacy efforts, interfaith dialogues, and resistance to oppression, despite dealing with inner challenges and a scarcity of presidency action. Recommendations encompass translating biblical standards into actionable regulations, promoting inter-non secular collaboration, and bolstering governance and human rights protections. In conclusion, prophetic justice offers a holistic and transformative pathway to accomplishing fairness, peace, and countrywide recuperation through moral braveness and structural reform.