Browsing Theology by Type "Article"

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  • 1 & 2 Kronieke as 'n magsteks 
    Geyser, Anna Barbara; Breytenbach, A.P.B. (Andries Petrus Bernardus), 1944- (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2006-06)
    This study compares Chronicles with its source documents. It is obvious that the authors of Chronicles omitted certain parts of the source documents on the other hand on the other emphasized certain aspects with a specific ...
  • 1 and 2 Chronicles as a discourse of power 
    Geyser-Fouche, Ananda B. (AOSIS, 2023-02)
    This article reflected a comparison of 1 and 2 Chronicles with its source documents. It transpires that the history of Israel and Judah is selectively retold by the authors of Chronicles with deliberate omissions and ...
  • 1 Corinthians 14:21 - Paul's reflection on γλώσσα 
    Nagel, Peter (Department of Ancient Languages, University of Pretoria, 2013)
    Paul's reflection on 'speaking in tongues' has been widely discussed and debated both in the public and academic domain. Adequate attention has not been given to the explicit citation presented in 1 Corinthians 14:21 (Isa. ...
  • 1 Kings 12:1–24 and effects of hate speech in Nigeria 
    Uroko, Favour Chukwuemeka; Obiorah, Mary J. (AOSIS, 2021-10-21)
    This article examines the effect of hate speech in Nigeria in the light of 1 Kings 12:1–24. Hate speech refers to any speech that subordinates, marginalises or harms members of a group. The analysis of the text unveils ...
  • 1 Korintiërs 9:24-27 - Kerklike leierskap vra 'n besondere vorm van selfbeheersing 
    Bredenkamp, David Samuel Milne (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    The purpose of this article is to describe Paul's self-control in 1 Corinthians 9 as an example to contemporary church leaders. After ascertaining the framework of 1 Corinthians 8:1 to 11:1 as following Christ in loving ...
  • 1 Peter as subversive text, challenging predominant gender roles in the 1st-century Mediterranean world 
    Le Roux, Elritia (AOSIS Open Journals, 2019-12-09)
    Although the tension which Christianity, in continuance with the Sache Jesu, first displayed with its surrounding culture, gradually conformed to the predominate culture of the ancient Mediterranean world, probably to ...
  • 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 : the Thessalonians should live a holy life 
    Verhoef, Eduard (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretori, 2007-03)
    The author argues that 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 should be considered as one coherent pericope. It shows that the term "holiest" does not refer to the god "Kabeiros", neither that the Greek word "skeuos" means either ...
  • 1 Timothy 6:6-14 and materialism amongst Nigerian Christian youths 
    Ukeachusim, Chidinma P. (AOSIS, 2022-06-15)
    Increasing involvement of Nigerian youths in cybercrime and fraud, ritual activities, prostitution, human and drug trafficking, kidnapping, robbery and hired killings reveal the growing materialism of a significant number ...
  • 14 Predigerporträts und 26 Predigtkonzepte? Überlegungen zur homiletischen Retrospektive in den Göttinger Predigtmeditationen 
    Grozinger, E. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2006)
    Im vorliegenden Aufsatz wird die "homiletische Retrospektive" der Göttinger Predigtmeditationen auf ihre impliziten Schwerpunkte hin untersucht. Ziel der Untersuchung ist auch, nach den aktuellen homiletischen Konsequenzen ...
  • “2 Corinthians 11:22 : historical context, rhetoric, and ethnicity” 
    Duling, Dennis C. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2008)
    In this article historical criticism, rhetorical criticism and ethnicity theory are combined to interpret Paul’s boasting about his ethnicity in 2 Corinthians 11:22. Partition theory helps to establish the historical/social ...
  • 2 Samuel 12 as retold by Josephus 
    Begg, Christopher T. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2006)
    In this essay the author intends to focus on Josephus' retelling of the events of 2 Samuel 12. At the opening of his Antiquities, Josephus assures readers that in what follows he will not "add to" or "omit anything from" ...
  • 2 Samuel 13:1–22 and the psychological effects of rape in Enugu State, Nigeria 
    Eze, V.U. (Virginus); Ugwu, Collins I. (AOSIS, 2024-07-09)
    This article examines the Amnon–Tamar narrative in 2 Samuel 13:1–22 in the light of the psychological effects of rape in Enugu State, Nigeria. 2 Samuel 13:1–22 is an exposition on the tragic assault meted out on Tamar ...
  • 2 Timothy 2:15 and the ordained and self-styled Nigerian ministers of God who twist the gospel 
    Ukeachusim, Chidinma P. (AOSIS, 2022-05-12)
    In Nigeria, it is a theological issue when ministers of God do not give diligence and utmost care to the study, interpretation and application of the word of truth. Some ordained and self-styled Nigerian ministers of God ...
  • 2001, die NG Kerk se jaar van hoop, twintig jaar later : ’n kerkhistoriese oorsig 
    Kruger, Pieter (AOSIS, 2022-03-30)
    The Dutch Reformed Church (DR Church) proclaimed the Year of Hope in 2001 as part of the church’s response to complex social problems regarding poverty and factors affecting reconciliation and morality within the South ...
  • The 2007 Dutch Reformed Church synod resolution : impact on gay ministers 
    Van Loggerenberg, Maria Petronella (Marietjie) (OpenJournals Publishing, 2015-06-26)
    At the 2007 General Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC), a compromise resolution was accepted regarding homosexual members. The resolution, inter alia, requires of gay ministers to remain celibate as a prerequisite ...
  • 350 Years Reformed in South Africa : the contribution of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa 
    Duncan, Graham A. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2003)
    This paper traces the development in terms of its heritage and legacy of a Reformed Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa, from its beginnings in the Scottish Mission, to the present. It notes the oppressive role of ...
  • 4000 Jaar van soeke na God 
    Klopper, Frances (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2005)
    South Africans live in a time of growing unease amongst Afrikaans-speaking Christians about the traditional God-image of their childhood. As a consequence, churches are losing members – which is of concern to the church’s ...
  • A.G. van Aarde en historiese Jesus-navorsing 
    Van der Merwe, Gerrit-Daan (OpenJournals Publishing, 2015-09-30)
    A.G. van Aarde’s contribution to historical Jesus research is mainly expressed in his book Fatherless in Galilee: Jesus as Child of God. The book was the result of five years of Jesus research. Van Aarde is an ordained ...
  • Aanbidding en prediking in missionale gemeentes - homileties-liturgiese beskouinge van missionêre gemeentebediening 
    Smit, Guillaume Hermanus (OpenJournals Publishing, 2010)
    In the context of changes in society, and the resulting paradigm shifts in theological thinking, this article explores the development of a missional ministry praxis for church services in the reformed theological tradition. ...
  • Aanbidding en sport : ’n ruimtelik-liturgiese ondersoek 
    Flynn, Dalene Shonnie; Wepener, Cas (Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Theology, 2015)
    The main aim of this article is to look into the possible connection there is between worship and sport. Through participatory observation an attempt was made to answer the basic practical theological question, namely ...