Imperatives of Prophet Amos' Call for Social Justice in Amos 5:24: Towards A Peaceful, Secure and Stable Nigerian Society
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The book of Amos, particularly Amos 5:24, presented a profound call for social justice, equity, and righteousness as indispensable for a peaceful, stable and secure society. This paper re-examined the prophetic message of Amos in the context of contemporary Nigeria, a nation grappling with systemic inequality, corruption, insecurity and social exclusion. Using a qualitative research design, the study relied on secondary sources of data to analyse the theological and contextual dimensions of Amos 5:24. It explored how the prophet’s vision of justice could inform efforts toward building a more equitable, peaceful, and inclusive society. The article is anchored on Social Justice theory which provides a framework for analysing Amos' message. It also ensures a critical analysis of social injustices and their impact on Peace, security and stability as well as providing strategies for promoting social justice and peace in any given society. By drawing on biblical principles and scholarly insights, the paper identified the moral, ethical, and practical implications of injustice in Nigeria. It also highlighted the role of religious and political leaders in promoting justice and offered practical solutions rooted in biblical ethics. Ultimately, this re-reading of Amos 5:24 underscored the transformative potential of social justice in fostering national unity, peace, and development.
Author: AGOHA, Emmanuel Chijioke
Language: English
Subfield: Religious studies
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6893301007
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