A Quiet Revolution: Some Social and Religious Perspectives on the Nigerian Crisi

Description: A Quiet Revolution by Joseph F. Mali In A Quiet Revolution: Some Social and Religious Perspectives on the Nigerian Crisis, Joseph F. Mali argues that contrary to popular belief, corruption and failed leadership are not at the heart of the Nigerian crisis. The real trouble with Nigeria, Mali states, is a lifestyle of profound selfishness, which the people and their leaders have in common. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In A Quiet Revolution: Some Social and Religious Perspectives on the Nigerian Crisis, Joseph F. Mali argues that contrary to popular belief, corruption and failed leadership are not at the heart of the Nigerian crisis. Corruption and misrule, though they have done a terrible harm to the Nigerian society, are in fact byproducts of something much more sinister in the same way that smoke is the byproduct of fire. The real trouble with Nigeria, Mali puts it bluntly, is a lifestyle of profound selfishness, which the people and their leaders have in common. The nation is still bleeding because of this evil. Unless Nigerians cure this "disease", Mali maintains, no system of government is likely to succeed in Nigeria. In vain do Nigerians seek political solutions as long as selfishness remains their credo! Since Nigerias problem is moral in nature, Mali insists, the remedy must also be ethical in character. Accordingly, he proposes "A Quiet Revolution" as a cure for Nigerias ailment. This revolution is not a silent coup to overthrow the Nigerian government. It is not "a French-styled rebellion in which the masses on the streets, and peasants in the country put an end to centuries of absolute monarchy". Rather, the "Quiet Revolution" is an interior change; an individual transformation. As long as this change has not taken place, Mali declares, it will be difficult to repair and restore Nigeria. Author Biography Joseph F. Mali, a Nigerian Catholic priest, is the Director of Pastoral Care and Mission Effectiveness at Saint Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie, New York. He is also the Catholic Chaplain of Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. Mali has a diploma in religious studies from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria, a Bachelor of Divinity in theology from the Pontifical Urban University in Rome, a Master of Arts in biblical studies from Saint Johns University in Jamaica, New York, and a Doctorate of Philosophy in theology, with specialization in the New Testament, from Fordham University in Bronx, New York. He is the author of The Christian Gospel and Its Jewish Roots: A Redaction-Critical Study of Mark 2:21–22 in Context (2009) and A Time to Break Silence: To the Catholic Bishops of Northern Nigeria (2012). Table of Contents Contents: Origin of Nigerias Problems – The Real Problem of Nigeria – Crisis as Judgment – The Paradox of Religion – A Quiet Revolution – A Unifying Ideology for Nigeria – A New Way of Being Nigerian – Saving the Next Generation. Details ISBN1433125013 Author Joseph F. Mali Publisher Peter Lang Publishing Inc Year 2014 ISBN-10 1433125013 ISBN-13 9781433125010 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2014-04-28 Imprint Peter Lang Publishing Inc Subtitle Some Social and Religious Perspectives on the Nigerian Crisis Country of Publication United States DEWEY 966.9056 Series Religion and Society in Africa Pages 138 Short Title QUIET REVOLUTION Language English Media Book Series Number 1 UK Release Date 2014-04-28 AU Release Date 2014-04-28 NZ Release Date 2014-04-28 US Release Date 2014-04-28 Edition Description New edition Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130361564;

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