Browsing HTS Volume 58, Number 4 (2002) by Issue Date

Browsing HTS Volume 58, Number 4 (2002) by Issue Date

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  • Going places with bodies that can seek and find, eyes that can see, and ears that can hear : some remarks on the body and understanding in the Gospel of Thomas 
    Liebenberg, J. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002)
    This article discusses the role which “the body” plays in the Gospel of Thomas. Despite the fact that Thomas has often been regarded as “Gnostic, it is interesting to note that significant sayings within the Gospel ...
  • Monolatries-monoteïstiese perspektiewe in die Psalms : konsep vir ’n teologiese ontwerp uit Eksodus 15:1b-18 
    Human, Dirk J. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002)
    This article proposes a theological concept from Exodus 15:1b-18 for the monolatric-monotheistic discussion in the Psalms. After some introductory perspectives on the monotheism debate in general a few themes are identified ...
  • Hooglied, liggaam en die mistikus, Sint Teresa van Avila (1515 – 1582) 
    Viviers, Hendrik (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002)
    In this article the interaction between an allegorical (tropological) understanding of the Song of Songs, the body and the internalized societal values of the sixteenth century Spanish mystic, St Teresa of Avila will be ...
  • Tenach and Old Testament – the same Bible? 
    Loader, J.A. (James Alfred), 1945- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002)
    This article questions the simplicity with which not only Old Testament specialists, but theologians in general – especially in the Protestant tradition – usually identify the Hebrew text as printed in the Biblia Hebraica ...
  • Genesis 38 binne die Josefverhaal : ’n literêr-sosiologiese perspektief 
    Viljoen, D.A.; Breytenbach, A.P.B. (Andries Petrus Bernardus), 1944- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002)
    A review of research on Gen 38 defines it as a literary riddle. The reasoning of this passage’s positioning and function within the Joseph narrative leads to a maze of different viewpoints. This article systematizes ...
  • Daniëlboek se twee Sitze im Leben 
    Nel, Malan; Human, Dirk J. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002)
    Die Book of Daniel presupposes an exilic date of origin in the sixth century. The real context in which the book originated is the second century BC, during the persecution by Antiochus IV Epiphanes of Jewish fanatics ...
  • Gerhard von Rad – ’n honderd jaar 
    Le Roux, J.H. (Jurie Hendrik), 1944- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002)
    In 2001 Old Testament scholars celebrated the birth of Gerhard von Rad’s birth one hundred years ago. As a contribution to these celebrations, this article focuses on Von Rad and his views on history. Von Rad emphasized ...
  • (Reën)boog na die sondvloed (Gen 9:12-17) 
    Stander, Hennie (Hendrik Frederik), 1953- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002)
    The Hebrew word which is used for “rainbow” in Genesis 9:13,16 can also be translated as an archer’s “bow”. It is interesting to note that all the ancient writers used the latter meaning (“war bow”) in their interpretation ...
  • Reading Proverbs 3:1-12 in its social and ideological context 
    Prinsloo, Gert Thomas Marthinus (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002)
    Proverbs 3:1-12 is a masterful example of Hebrew poetry. It is quite permissible to analyse and enjoy the poem for its own sake. However, it should be taken into account that the text was written from a wisdom perspective, ...
  • Ontwikkeling vanaf ’n simplistiese na ’n gevorderde agrariese ekonomie in die leefwêreld van die Bybel 
    Volschenk, G.J. (Gert Jacobus) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002)
    The aim of this article, is to study the development of the ancient economy from a simplistic agrarian society to an advanced agrarian society. The Hasmonian Empire formed the bridge from a simplistic to an advanced ...
  • Kerkvorming en -ontwikkeling in die Nuwe-Testamentiese tydvak 
    Pelser, G.M.M. (Gerhardus Marthinus Maritz) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002)
    This study considers the question as to how the church originated, in view of the fact that it was not founded or intended by Jesus, and examines how it developed during the course of time covered by the writings of the ...
  • The Exodus and the spade : the impact of archaeology on the interpretation of the book of Exodus 
    Bosman, Hendrik Ludolph (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Theology, 2002)
    The interpretation of the book of Exodus is used as an example of the different ways in which archaeological discoveries influenced the course of biblical exegesis. Special emphasis will be placed on matters such as the ...
  • Psalms in die liturgie met verwysing na Psalm 8 as liedteks 
    Vos, C.J.A. (Casparus Johannes Adam), 1945-; Olivier, G.C. (Gerrit Cornelius), 1945- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002)
    The publishing of “Liedboek van die Kerk” (2001) emphasizes the importance of the psalms for liturgy and hymnology. All 150 psalms in “Liedboek” were versified by T T Cloete. This article considers the bridge function ...
  • Disappointed expectations and false hopes : the message of Ezekiel 13:1-16 in a time of change 
    Van Rooy, Harry F. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002)
    Ezekiel 13 forms part of a whole complex in the book of Ezekiel dealing with those prophetic voices challenged by the prophet Ezekiel. His audience paid no attention to his message and had expectations of a quick return ...
  • Teksfunksie en boodskap van Jesaja 49:1-6 
    Da Silva, A.A. (Andrew Anthony); Breytenbach, A.P.B. (Andries Petrus Bernardus), 1944- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002)
    The purpose of this article is to arrive at legitimate deductions about the textual function and the theological message of Isaiah 49:1-6. This goal is pursued by means of a method consisting of a synchronic analysis, a ...
  • Vroue in die Sinoptiese Evangelies – méér as dekoratiewe karakters 
    Dreyer, Yolanda (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002)
    The aim of the paper is to show that the Synoptic Gospels represent different perspectives on Jesus and gender. From these perspectives Jesus’ narrated vision on the role of the male disciples and the women is described ...
  • The (poetic) rhetoric of wisdom in Proverbs 3:1-12 
    Potgieter, J.H. (Johan Hendrik), 1952- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002)
    Proverbs 3:1-12 is a masterful example of Hebrew poetry. Failure to consider its poetic structure, is likely to result in incomplete and even incorrect interpretation. Many recent commentaries on Proverbs recognize the ...
  • A structural-historical investigation of [violence and destruction] in Jeremiah 6:1-8 
    Snyman, S.D. (Stephanus Daniel), 1954-; Snyman, Fanie, 1954- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002)
    The text internal features of Jeremiah 6:1-8 are examined, focussing on the demarcation of the pericope, text critical matters and the structural characteristics of the text. A three part division of the pericope is ...
  • Uitdrukking “seun van die mens” in die Jesus-tradisie : ’n ontwikkeling vanaf ’n landbou-omgewing na die wêreld van skrifgeleerdes 
    Van Aarde, A.G. (Andries G.) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002)
    The aim of the article is to show that Jesus used the expression “son of man” generically, meaning “humankind”. This generic use developed into a “titular” usage in which his followers identified Jesus with the apocalyptic ...
  • Isaiah 61:1-3(4-9), 10-11. Transferor of privileges, an “identikit” of the servant of the Lord? 
    Kruger, H.A.J. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002)
    On the basis of the demarcation of the book of Isaiah into three distinct literary units, scholarly opinion has ruled out the possibility that Isaiah 61:1-4 (5-9) 10-11 (as part of Trito-Isaiah) might be given the status ...