Browsing HTS Volume 60, Number 3 (2004) by Issue Date

Browsing HTS Volume 60, Number 3 (2004) by Issue Date

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  • Hoe akkuraat kan ’n Bybelvertaling wees? Gennavw in 1 Johannes 5:1-4 as voorbeeld 
    Van der Watt, J.G. (Jan Gabriel), 1952- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    An analysis is made of different translations of gennavw in 1 John 5:1-4. The inconsistencies in and among translations are noted. The influence of the socio-cultural ecology as well as the literary and grammatical aspects ...
  • Günter Altner se jukstaponering van die denksisteme van Schweitzer en Darwin as resiproke korreksies 
    Buitendag, Johan (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    The article provides an exposition of the theology of Günter Altner, well-known German scholar in both biology and theology. The article argues that, in Altner’s mind, the designs of Schweitzer and Darwin are applied as ...
  • “God, die Allerhoogste, woon nie in mensgemaakte konstruksies nie” 
    Dreyer, T.F.J. (Theunis Frederik Jacobus), 1946- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    This article is a homiletic reflection on the words of Stephen in Acts 7:48f that “the most High dwelled not in temples made with hands; as said the prophet, ‘Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will ...
  • Nie al te wyse Salomo 
    Scheffler, Eben (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    In this article it is argued that although the mere existence of Solomon is in contention in contemporary Old Testament scholarship, a historical Solomon can be accepted. However, this Solomon differs widely from the ...
  • Aggression, anger and violence in South Africa 
    Masango, Maake J.S. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    This article traces the roots of aggression, anger and violence in South Africa and the rest of the world. The paper is divided into four parts: Aggression, Anger, Catharsis and Violence. As a result of violence against ...
  • Joodse narratiewe van die Persiese tydvak : ideologie? 
    Spangenberg, I.J.J. (Izak J.J.) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    In recent years a number of scholars argued that the bulk of the Old Testament originated during the Persian and Hellenistic eras. The literature thus is the product of elite groups living in Yehud. They created a “history ...
  • Postmoderne epistemologie en postkoloniale hermeneutiek 
    Van Aarde, A.G. (Andries G.) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    Postcolonial hermeneutics is concerned with linguistic, cultural and geographical transfer. Within the framework of biblical studies it explores strategies of interpreting texts from the situation of previously colonised ...
  • A cognitive linguistic approach to the emotion of anger in the Old Testament 
    Kotze, Zacharias (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    This article reviews several approaches to the study of anger in the Old Testament. It focuses on the use of methodology in these trends with specific reference to the common neglect of Classical Hebrew terminology and ...
  • Reviewing history in apocalyptic literature as ideological strategy 
    Venter, P.M. (Pieter Michiel), 1947- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    Reviews of history are ideological constructions. This article investigates historical reviews in the apocalyptic literature of Daniel and Ethiopic Enoch. In Daniel 2 a fourfold scheme of successive kingdoms/empires/eras ...
  • Opstanding van Jesus Christus as historiese gebeure 
    Van Eck, Ernest (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    In this article the understanding of the resurrection of Jesus by William Lane Craig, Gerd Lüdemann and John Dominic Crossan are used as starting point to discuss two issues with regard to the study of the resurrection of ...
  • Verby objektivisme en relativisme : op weg na nuwe fondamente vir historiese Jesus-studies 
    Ingram, Riaan (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    In light of the contemporary epistemological discussion with regard to historical Jesus-studies and historiography in general, recent scholarship proposes that historical criticism and creativity should be combined to form ...
  • The Vorlage of Psalm 45:6-7 (44:7-8) in Hebrews 1:8-9 
    Steyn, Gert Jacobus (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    The origin and text form of Psalm 45:6-7 (44:7-8) in Hebrews 1:8-9 are investigated. On a tradition-historical level it is established that Psalm 45:1-2b was quoted in 4Q171 in early Judaism, but in early Christianity, ...
  • Psalms as himnes in ’n liturgiese konteks 
    Vos, C.J.A. (Casparus Johannes Adam), 1945- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    In many ways the psalms fulfill a bridging function between divergent denominations that previously avoided each other. In the Hebrew text of the Psalter most of the psalms bear clear titles. None of the titles of the ...
  • The ongoing Canon debate 
    Schutte, P.J.W. (Philippus Jacobus Wilhelmus) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    The aim of this review article is to participate in the current “canon debate” among biblical scholars. The collection of essays, The Canon Debate, edited by Lee Martin McDonald and James A Sanders and published in November ...
  • Mag van religieuse idees 
    Le Roux, J.H. (Jurie Hendrik), 1944- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    This article focuses on Max Weber’s views on the power of religious ideas. Ideas shape the world by creating groups following their own interests. Weber also illustrates how one idea (the covenant) shaped Israel into a ...
  • Teenswoordige geskiedenis : Michel Foucault in gesprek met die teologie 
    Beukes, C.J. (Cornelius Johannes); Beukes, Johann (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    Philosopher Michel Foucault’s work has become a major strand of what is often referred to as “postmodern theology”. The wider relevance of his work for theology nevertheless still remains unexamined. This contribution ...
  • Coercive agency in mission education at Lovedale Missionary Institution 
    Duncan, Graham A. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    Any society and its institutions are coercive. While acknowledging the invaluable contribution made by mission education towards the development of black South Africans, Lovedale Missionary Institution exemplifies the ...
  • Psalm 101 : inaugural address or social code of conduct? 
    Botha, Philippus Jacobus (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    The article presents a literary and social-scientific analysis of the text of Psalm 101. The ideological purpose of the text seems to have been more than a mere declaration of intent made by someone about to ascend the ...
  • A public practical theological theory for religious education of secularised youth 
    Dreyer, Yolanda (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    In the postmodern world young people no longer accept the values advocated by the institutionalised church as unquestionably relevant to their lives, one of the reasons for this being that the supremacy of the Christian ...
  • Nuwe Psalmomdigting : die Messias weggelaat? 
    Van Rooy, Harry F. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    In 2001 a new Afrikaans metrical Psalter was published. Although being severely criticised in some circles, it is being used by a number of churches. One of the major criticisms is that it omitted the Messiah from the ...