CYCLES OF FIRE AND FAITH: HEALING THE JEWISH-IGBO-BIAFRAN EXERIENCE (1614-2026+)

Cycles of Fire and Faith: Healing the Jewish-Igbo-Biafran Experience (1614–2026+)

By Dr. Ezekiel M.P.C. Onah

A journey through history. A search for truth. A call to healing.

Cycles of Fire and Faith is a deeply researched and thought-provoking exploration of more than four centuries of historical memory, identity, suffering, resilience, and hope. Spanning the years 1614 to 2026+, this book examines recurring patterns of conflict, displacement, survival, leadership, and reconciliation through the interconnected experiences of the Jewish, Igbo, and Biafran peoples.

Rather than treating history as isolated events, Dr. Ezekiel M.P.C. Onah invites readers to examine how beliefs, attitudes, institutional decisions, and collective memories shape nations across generations. Drawing on historical documents, diplomatic records, scholarly research, and his original Attitude Behavioural Theory (ABT), the book presents a distinctive framework for understanding how destructive cycles emerge—and how they may be broken.

Inside this groundbreaking work, you will discover:

• A chronological analysis of key historical events from 1614 to 2026+.
• An examination of the Nigerian Civil War and the humanitarian crisis that accompanied it.
• A careful exploration of leadership, decision-making, military strategy, diplomacy, and international responses.
• Comparative reflections on collective memory, trauma, resilience, and identity in Jewish and Igbo historical experiences.
• An original application of Attitude Behavioural Theory (ABT) to conflict, governance, reconciliation, and peacebuilding.
• Thought-provoking discussions on justice, historical responsibility, remembrance, and national renewal.
• A vision for healing built on truth, accountability, reconciliation, and shared humanity.

This is not merely a history book.

It is a call to remember with honesty, to examine evidence carefully, to reject hatred, and to pursue genuine reconciliation without erasing the suffering of the past.

Whether you are a historian, researcher, student, educator, policy maker, theologian, counsellor, peacebuilder, or anyone seeking a deeper understanding of one of Africa's most significant historical experiences, this book offers fresh perspectives and challenging questions that encourage thoughtful reflection.

If you believe that history should illuminate the future rather than imprison it, Cycles of Fire and Faith belongs in your library.

Perfect for:

• Historians and history enthusiasts
• Researchers and postgraduate students
• Political scientists and international relations scholars
• Guidance and counselling professionals
• Peace and conflict studies students
• Human rights advocates
• Clergy and faith leaders
• Readers interested in African history, identity, and reconciliation

Remember. Reflect. Reconcile. Renew.

Necheta Ka — Remember.

Begin your journey through history today and discover why understanding the past is essential to building a more just, peaceful, and united future.