Hand 7:48 : "Die Allerhoogste woon nie in mensgemaakte konstruksies nie .." Die relevansie van die Nuwe-Testamentiese wetenskap na aanleiding van die metafoor 'tempel'

Abstract

Acts 7:48 - The Most High God does not live in constructions built by men .. .': The relevance of New Testament Studies with reference to the metaphor 'temple' Since the Kantian revolution metaphysical knowledge has been articulated by influential theologians in the language of analogy. In accordance with this tradition the relevance of New Testament Studies is explored by studying root metaphors found in the New Testament. A root metaphor in theological sense can be defined as the most basic assumption we can make about the nature of man's existence and experience before God, when we endeavour to define this existence and experience. Furthermore, root metaphors do have durative and explanatory power. The aim of this inauguration sermon is to describe the relevance of New Testament Studies today by exploring the metaphor found in the New Testament, and rooted in the Old Testament, that God does live in houses, but not houses built by men. The conclusion is that man's existence in the presence of God is experienced in the Christian believing community, and especially in the activity of preaching the Jesus-events.