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CROSSROADS BETWEEN GOD AND TECHNOLOGY: THE DIVINE ORIGIN OF TECHNO-CULTURE FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT PERSPECTIVE

Authors: Martins Oladele Olorundipe (PhD.);

CROSSROADS BETWEEN GOD AND TECHNOLOGY: THE DIVINE ORIGIN OF TECHNO-CULTURE FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

This paper examines the crossroads between divine revelation and technological innovation from the perspective of the Old Testament with the thesis that the origin of techno-culture is deeply rooted in biblical theology. In contrast to the modern secular discourse that separates science from religion, the Old Testament portrays technology as a godly enterprise commissioned and guided by God. Employing exegetical examination of the three great biblical narratives concerning technology in the construction of Noah's Ark, the Tower of Babel, and the Tabernacle, this study reveals that human creativity and skill were regularly stimulated by God and morally regulated. The instances of Bezalel and Oholiab are biblical models in which technological skill is considered a spiritual gift for the service and worship of the community. The research also reflects the ethical and theological dimensions of technological advancements, highlighting that innovation must align with God's will, the common good, and moral duty. Amidst a digital culture age increasingly marked by artificial intelligence, virtual worlds, and autonomous networks, the research calls for a fresh theological imagination that situates technology within the framework of stewardship, justice, and the image of God. By uncovering the theological origins of techno-culture, contemporary societies are spurred to rethink innovation not only as human, but as a divine co-working with the Creator.

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Techno-theology, Old Testament and Technology, Divine Innovation, Digital Ethics and Faith, Theology of Technology in Africa

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