Šabbath (שַׁבָּת) in Leviticus 25:2-5 as a Response to Environmental Degradation in Northern Nigeria (Published)
Environmental deterioration has taken a long time to become a global concern since it was first articulated as a scientific problem. Environmental degradation was formerly considered an abstract idea, but it is now far from abstract, defining people’s lives. Thrilling weather events and increased variability in weather patterns have severe consequences for societies that rely on Land, lakes, and seas for food and income. Due to insufficient knowledge, citizens’ responses to environmental deterioration have been limited by a fundamental lack of relevant, helpful information for Northern residents. In the north, the civilized world’s heavy media coverage and public awareness campaigns have been lacking, particularly outside major urban areas. The extent to which Nigerians comprehend environmental degradation will determine how they respond. Unfortunately, little is known about how Northerners perceive and comprehend environmental degradation today. By utilizing the Biblical wisdom revealed in Leviticus 25:1-5, this article aimed to be a voice and source of knowledge for the targeted audience. The study used the lessons learned from the literature to help Northern Nigeria address its existential dilemma. A diachronic approach to the text is used, with the historical-grammatical method fully complemented.
Citation: Umaru V. (2023) Šabbath (שַׁבָּת) in Leviticus 25:2-5 as a Response to Environmental Degradation in Northern Nigeria, British Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol.11, No.1, pp.,34-48
Keywords: : Šabbath (שַׁבָּת), Environmental degradation, Leviticus 25:2-5, Northern Nigeria