A hermeneutical study of the theology of Hế-ra‛ (affliction) in the Naomi narrative and its implications to the struggles of the families of the overseas Filipino workers

Page views
125Date
2018Author
Thesis Adviser
Defense Panel Chair
Share
Metadata
Show full item record
Abstract
Poverty has been the common reason cited for the diaspora of Filipinos to find work and sustain their needs as well as that of their family. Hê-ra‛ (affliction) is a common struggle experienced by the OFWs and their families to survive. This research work aimed to study the Naomi narrative in Ruth 1:1-22 to specifically find out the theology of hê-ra‛ and its implications to the struggles of the families of the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). It utilized the method that included exegetical, analytical and historical presentation on the Naomi narrative focused on the analysis of the content of the Biblical passage in its original text. Affliction is part of living in this world. Hê-ra‛ is used to describe affliction or being afflicted, what causes someone to experience pain or suffering. It has a disciplinary value, a form of divine teaching for God’s people to experience His abundance as part of His plan for all creation. This teaching suggests that hê-ra‛ is God’s creative design for each person to grow in the knowledge of Him, for a better life and purpose.
Description
Abstract only
Suggested Citation
Caspe, A. N. G. (2018). A hermeneutical study of the theology of Hế-ra‛ (affliction) in the Naomi narrative and its implications to the struggles of the families of the overseas Filipino workers (Unpublished Master’s thesis). Central Philippine University, Jaro, Iloilo City.
Type
ThesisSubject(s)
Keywords
Department
College of TheologyDegree
Master of DivinityPhysical Description
v, 76 pages
Collections
Related items
Showing items related by title, author, creator and subject.
-
Filipino culture and Filipino politics: A preliminary anthropological view
Sibley, Willis E. (Central Philippine University, 1967-01)Dr. Sibley was a Fulbright professor of anthropology who did some field work in Barrio Ma-ayo, Negros Occidental (1954-1955). He was an associate professor of anthropology at Washington State University, Pullman, ... -
Coping with homesickness among Filipino nurses working in England
Laserna, Mary Annabelle (2004)The high possibility of Filipino nurses working abroad and eventually migrating permanently has always been an accepted reality in the profession. This is in fact one of the reasons for the attraction of the course. Most ... -
Perceived relationship with their Filipino mathematics teacher among New York City High School students: It’s influence on their academic performance
Denila, Mary Grace E. (2007)This study was conducted to find out the New York City High School students’ perceived relationship with their Filipino Mathematics teacher and its relationship on their academic performance in mathematics. This study also ...