Browsing HTS Volume 62, Number 4 (2006) by Type "Article"

Browsing HTS Volume 62, Number 4 (2006) by Type "Article"

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  • Afrikaner spirituality : a complex mixture 
    Oliver, Erna (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2006)
    The article argues that the perception that Afrikaner spirituality is and has always been founded mainly or only upon the Calvinistic tradition is a misconception. Nineteenth century Afrikaner spiritualism consisted of a ...
  • Akkommodering en bestuur van diversiteit in gemeenteverband 
    Dreyer, T.F.J. (Theunis Frederik Jacobus), 1946- (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2006-11)
    Diversity is becomming a prominent phenomenon of our society within a postmodern context. Many clergy and church members believe it threatens the peace and stability of churches and local congregations. Seemingly, ...
  • Benutting van vraelyste met die oog op meer effektiewe toerusting tydens huweliksvoorbereiding 
    Botha, Peet; Dreyer, T.F.J. (Theunis Frederik Jacobus), 1946- (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2006-11)
    This study aims to promote the idea that questionnaires used as part of marriage preparation, could be a valuable tool. The article also attempts to identify some themes that should form part of the discussion between ...
  • Early Christian movements : Jesus movements and the renewal of Israel 
    Horsley, Richard A. (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2006)
    This article investigates the origins and development of the earliest Jesus movements within the context of persistent conflict between the Judean and Galilean peasantry and their Jerusalem and Roman rulers. It explores ...
  • "A house of prayer in the heart" : how homiletics nurtures the church's spirituality 
    Troeger, Thomas H.,1945- (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2006-11)
    Prayer, whatever form it takes, represents a living relationship with God. In the article it is argued that the goal of preaching is the vitalizing, nurturing, enriching, deepening, broadening, and heightening of believers' ...
  • Is strukturele eenheid tussen die Maranatha Reformed Church of Christ en die Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika moontlik? 
    Groenewald, Andre Johannes; Buitendag, Johan (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2006-11)
    This article investigates the possibility of union between the Maranatha Reformed Church of Christ and the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika. It is the result of a letter from the Maranatha Reformed Church of Christ ...
  • Kanon : eenheid en diversiteit 
    Venter, P.M. (Pieter Michiel), 1947- (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2006-11)
    An analysis of the present post modern situation indicates resistance to the idea of "canon" understood in terms of a normative final collection of literature. The disciplines of textual criticism and canon history show ...
  • Kerugmatiese perspektief op bedieninge in die Nuwe Testament 
    Jones, Robert Johannes; Van Aarde, A.G. (Andries G.) (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2006-11)
    The article argues that the term "office" and its meaning, as found in the New Testament, cannot be applied without reserve to the understanding of office in the present-day church. From a Biblical and Reformed perspective, ...
  • Kuyper and apartheid : a revisiting 
    Baskwell, Patrick (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2006-11)
    Was Abraham Kuyper, scholar, statesman, and university founder, the ideological father of Apartheid in South Africa? Many belief so. But, there are others, amongst them George Harinck of the Free University in Amsterdam, ...
  • Metaphorical and literal readings of aphorisms in the Book of Proverbs 
    Loader, J.A. (James Alfred), 1945- (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2006)
    Starting with a recently proposed thesis that the key to recognizing the coherence of Proverbs’ discourse of wealth and poverty should be seen in an appreciation of the text’s figurative interpretive possibilities, it is ...
  • Monastic retreat and pastoral care in the Dutch Reformed tradition 
    Schutte, Christoffel Hercules; Dreyer, Yolanda (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2006-11)
    Of late, there has been a growing interest in retreat among clergy and members of congregations in the Dutch Reformed tradition in South Africa. The article investigates the relevance of the monastic traditions for this ...
  • Narratiewe blikhoek in die mikrovertelling oor die genesing van die koninklike se seun deur Jesus in Johannes 4:43-54 
    Van Aarde, A.G. (Andries G.) (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2006-11)
    The article forms the third part of an essay that aims to introduce narratological codes applicable to the exegesis of New Testament texts. In the first article generic elements that constitute a narrative discourse were ...
  • Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika as volkskerk : oorsig en herbesinning 
    Dreyer, Willem Akkerhuys (Wim) (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2006-11)
    The Church Order of the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika (NHKA) states in Ordinance 4 that the NHKA is a "volkskerk", meaning a Church that is ethnically based and focused on the ministry to Afrikaans speaking people. ...
  • Paulus se liggaam-metafoor in 1 Korintiërs 12 in literêr-historiese konteks 
    Goede, H.; Van Rensburg, Fika J. (Johan Jacob Janse)., 1951-; Janse van Rensburg, F.J. (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2006)
    The purpose of this article is to place and describe Paul’s use of the body metaphor in 1 Corinthians 12 in its literary context. By way of introduction, the importance of a proper understanding of Paul’s use of the body ...
  • Postmoderne kerk-wees in die lig van publieke teologie - eenheid en verskeidenheid 
    Dreyer, Yolanda (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2006-11)
    Foundationalism criticizes the "relativism" of postmodernity which deconstructs absolute and objective totalitarian truth claims. Although most postmodern scholars deny advocating relativism, they do acknowledge that ...
  • Preaching to effect change 
    McDaniel, Judith M. (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2006-11)
    This article begins with a theological argument, then proceeds to practical application. Its thesis is that there is an inherent link between the character of the preacher, the character of the congregation, and the ...
  • The resurrection of Jesus : what's left to say? 
    Schutte, P.J.W. (Philippus Jacobus Wilhelmus) (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2006-11)
    The resurrection of Jesus is one of the most discussed topics in the current theological debate. It divides the theologians involved into either liberal or orthodox. Those who enter the debate are labeled. The main ...
  • Secular spirituality versus secular dualism : towards postsecular holism as model for a natural theology 
    Du Toit, Cornel W. (Cornelius Willem), 1953- (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2006)
    The term “secular spirituality” is meant to convey the contemporary phenomenon of spirituality as experienced in different spheres not associated with structured, institutionalised religion. An outline is given of the ...