Abstract:
This article reflects a conversation between Andries G van Aarde and Gert Pelser.
G M M Pelser was professor of New Testament at the University of Pretoria from
1972 to 2001. The following issues were discussed: the influence of the
Reformation and Aufklarung on Biblical interpretation; methodology of exegesis;
the role of extra-canonical writings; a canon in the canon; the use of the Bible at
the university and in the church; Bible translation; the interrelationship between
theology and culture; a critical evaluation of the ''peoples' church" {"volkskerk"};
"the church as corpus permixtum; ministry rather than office; confessionalism;
Pauline themes; the theological heritage of Rudolf Bultmann.
