Scope of the Study The study is the evaluation of Methodist missionary activities with particular reference to Nkanuland in Enugu State. This study will be restricted to Nkanu, however it will bringing highlight the exploits of those missionaries and how it influenced both the people and the communities. 1.4 Significance of the Study Sadly enough there is a gross negligence of the rightful approach and motive to the spread of the gospel by Christians and ministers in Nkanuland, taking c... read more

This study is divided into five Chapters. The first chapter is the introductory chapter. It deals with the statement of the problem of the research, the aim and objectives of the study, Research methodology, location of the study, scope and limitations of study, clarification of terms, and organization of works. Chapter two gives the review of related literature of some Scholars on Esan people history of origin, occupations, traditional religion, social structure and major institutions of the Es... read more

he study covers St. Anselm’s ontological argument for the existence of God. The study x-rayed the nagging issue whether God exist or not as the fool thinks there is no God. To do justice to this study, efforts were made to review other works of philosophers who attempt to prove the existence of God. It study will bring into limelight the importance of the ontological argument and also to offer useful criticisms of it. The research is limited to the ontological argument of God’s existence whi... read more

In today’s world, marriage means so many things to so many people. Its understanding and definition therefore depends on what affiliation one belongs to, generally however, marriage could be defined as a universal social institution that defines a mating relationship in all peoples for the founding of a family and binds it for the perfection and rearing of children (Abela 19). Marriage is derived from the Latin word matrismunus- meaning “the office of the mother or the functions of the moth... read more

“Igwe” is a general title, which many Igbo communities adopt as official name of their traditional ruler. The researcher agrees with Waanders (1990), summary of the definitions of these titles: “Eze”- meaning the king, head, leader, supreme master; “Igwe” – meaning the sky, the highest traditional rank; and “Obi” title for a traditional ruler. All these titles connote the word king or kingship is a universal phenomenon with long history. 11 Tussle/ Conflict Hornby (200... read more

Academic: Connected with education especially studying in school and universities. Performance: How well or badly you do something or work. Family: a group consisting of one or two parents their children and close relatives. (relations) Achievement: It means what someone has succeeded in doing especially after a lot of efforts and skills have been added. Polygamous family: This is a type of family where a man married more than one wife at a time and they all live together under one r... read more

This study is significant because children are very important to the people of Benin as well as other tribes in the world. The bible also makes it known at the beginning of creation. Children normally bring great joy to the family and the society at large especially the firstborn. These children that normally bring great joy at birth suddenly become the source of pain and anxiety to the family. The study offered insight into the challenges of the first son in Benin tradition and the Bible. Th... read more