Browsing HTS Volume 58, Number 4 (2002) by Type "Article"

Browsing HTS Volume 58, Number 4 (2002) by Type "Article"

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  • Belangrikheid van kerkgeskiedenis en kerkreg in die teologiese opleiding en vorming van studente 
    Botha, S.J. (Schalk Jacobus), 1936- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002)
    The Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk has always been adamant that its ministers should be trained and formed in a theological faculty at a recognized university, where all the disciplines of theology are lectured. At a recent ...
  • Boek Josua gelees teen ’n na-eksiliese agtergrond 
    Lindeque, G.C. (Gert Cornelis); Breytenbach, A.P.B. (Andries Petrus Bernardus), 1944- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002)
    This article argues that the book of Joshua portrays the idealistic views held by the post-exilic community on the history of Israel. The book displays remarkable similarities with Third Isaiah and with narratives from ...
  • Bybelse getuienis oor homoseksualiteit – met ander oë gesien 
    Geyser, Piet A. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002)
    The aim of this article is to (re)open the discussion of biblical testimony on homosexuality. The discussion focuses on the results of existing exegetical research. The article places the exegesis of the relevant Bible ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Letterlike vertolking van metaforiese taal in Josua 10:12-14 
    Breytenbach, A.P.B. (Andries Petrus Bernardus), 1944- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002)
    In this article the well-known passage in Joshua 10:12-14 is critically investigated within the context of the pericope of Joshua 10. A literary critical investigation shows, inter alia, that the oldest version of the ...
  • Makrososiale ruimte van die Boek van die Wagte (1 Henog 1-36) 
    Venter, P.M. (Pieter Michiel), 1947- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002)
    An analysis of the material of the Book of the Watchers (1 Enoch 1-36) indicates a preference for the spatial aspect in these revelation narratives. In an attempt to understand this preference, an investigation is launched ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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, ...
  • (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 ...