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  • Covenantal nomism as a 'symbolic universe' 
    Cromhout, Markus (Department of Old and New Testament, University of Stellenbosch, 2007)
    It is explored how Sanders' notion of covenantal nomism can be adapted to explain the Judean "symbolic universe". This article throughout approaches Judeanism as an ethnic identity. At first covenantal nomism is adapted ...
  • Compositie van de Eerste Brief van Johannes 
    Menken, Maarten J.J. (Teologiese Fakulteit, Universiteit van Stellenbosch, 2007-09)
    De Eerste Brief van Johannes (1 Johannes) is een document dat de uitlegger voor veel vragen stelt. Het is om te beginnen de vraag of we hier wel met een brief te maken hebben. Een prescript, een prooemium, groeten en een ...
  • Paradigmaskuiwe in die huidige leierskapsdiskoers - enkele praktiesteologiese oorwegings 
    Smit, Guillaume Hermanus (Teologiese Fakulteit, Universiteit van Stellenbosch, 2007-09)
    This article deals with paradigm shifts in the research about leadership. It is argued that the research reflects a shift from management and management techniques to transitional leadership. Subsequently, the thinking on ...
  • I am the Bread of Life. Imagery in John 6 : 32-51 
    Van der Watt, J.G. (Jan Gabriel), 1952- (Faculty of Theology of the University of the Orange Free State, 2007-12)
    John 6 is one of the most discussed chapters in the Gospel according to John, because of the Eucharistic nature of the language in 6:51c-59. The complex nature of the metaphors and imagery used in these verses, as well as ...
  • In pursuit of the millennium : Judeans and their land 
    Cromhout, Markus (Faculty of Theology of the University of the Orange Free State, 2007-06)
    This article aims to indicate the importance of the concept "land" with regard to the nature of Judean ethnic identity. It shows from evidence in the Bible and contemporary literature how Yahweh, the people, and the land ...
  • Ekklesiologie deur 'n Antiogeense lens 
    Smit, Guillaume Hermanus (Society for Practical Theology in South Africa, 2007)
    Ecclesiology through an Antiochean lens This article explores the church at Antioch as described in Acts 11:19-30 and the ecclesiological implications of this narrative. The following structural markers are developed : ...
  • Reading the Bible in a cross cultural (South) African context 
    Van der Watt, J.G. (Jan Gabriel), 1952- (Teologiese Fakulteit, Universiteit van Stellenbosch, 2007-09)
    The Bible is regarded as an authoritative book in Africa, which should inform and guide Christians on grass roots level in relation to their every day lives. This poses the question of how Africans would use the Bible in ...
  • Vita Christiana volgens Hebreërs 10:19-25. Eksegetiese kantaantekeninge 
    Steyn, Gert Jacobus (Teologiese Fakulteit, Universiteit van Stellenbosch, 2007-09)
    Hebrews 10:19-25 is an important pericope, being a summary of the previous section and an introduction to the next section in Hebrews. It contains four exhortations of which the first three are presented in the subjunctive ...
  • The conqueror motif in chapters 12-13 : a heavenly and an earthly perspective in the Book of Revelation 
    Shin, Eun-Chul (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    The theme of the conqueror motif in the book of Revelation is one of the prominent themes. The theme of the conqueror motif provides various symbolical messages from an exegetical and theological perspective. An alternative ...
  • Riglyne vir 'n verantwoordelike Nuwe Testamentiese verstaan in die homoseksualiteitsdebat. Deel 1 : 'n komplekse saak 
    Steyn, Gert Jacobus (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    This is the first of two contributions that are asking how the New Testament can be used in a responsible manner in the debate about homosexuality. It is clear that this is a complex issue which is driven by subjective ...
  • 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 ...
  • Historical consciousness and existential awareness in Karl Barth's hermeneutics 
    Pelser, G.M.M. (Gerhardus Marthinus Maritz); Van Aarde, A.G. (Andries G.) (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007-11)
    Karl Barth's hermeneutic legacy prolonged Western Christian tradition, especially influenced by Hegelian philosophy of history. This led to Barth's "theological exegesis" instead of a historic-critical exegesis. In a ...
  • The historical-hermeneutical prelude to the legacy of Karl Barth 
    Pelser, G.M.M. (Gerhardus Marthinus Maritz); Van Aarde, A.G. (Andries G.) (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007-11)
    The article aims to explain Karl Barth's hermeneutical legacy against the background of the influence of the Enlightenment in philosophy and theology during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It consists of a discussion ...
  • The tenants in the vineyard (GThom 65/Mark 12:1-12) : a realistic and social-scientific reading 
    Van Eck, Ernest (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007-09)
    Kloppenborg's reading of the parable of the tenants (Mk 12:1-12/GThom 65) can be regarded as the first thoroughgoing realistic interpretation of the Tenants. By using extensive literary evidence on viticulture from 300 BCE ...
  • Sosiaal-wetenskaplike kritiese eksegese van Nuwe-Testamentiese tekste - 'n voortgaande debat sonder einde 
    Van Aarde, A.G. (Andries G.) (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007-09)
    The aim of this article is to describe the multifarious facets of social-scientific critical exegesis. It consists of a discussion of the theoretical epistemological premises behind anthropological models employed in the ...
  • The formation of postcolonial theory 
    Rukundwa, L.S. (Lazare Sebitereko); Van Aarde, A.G. (Andries G.) (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007-09)
    The purpose of this article is to outline certain options and struggles, which gave rise to postcolonial theory. The author deals with various experiences of anti-slavery and anti-colonial movements in Western and ...
  • The first disciples of Jesus in Galilee 
    Guijarro, Santiago (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007-09)
    Early Christian writings provide little information about the Jesus movement in Galilee, but the study of the pre-Synoptic-, and especially the pre-Markan collections, can shed some light on this important period of the ...
  • A clash of symbolic universes : Judeanism vs Hellenism 
    Cromhout, Markus (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007-09)
    This article investigates how Judeans responded to Hellenism in order to maintain the integrity of their ethnic identity. Judeanism and Hellenism are regarded as alternative "symbolic universes". It is shown that Judeans ...
  • Johannine metaphors / symbols linked to the Paraclete-Spirit and their theological implications 
    Joubert, Johann van Dijk (Faculty of Theology of the University of the Orange Free State, 2007-06)
    The Johannine author uses metaphors and symbols to enable the primary and secondary readers to come to a better understanding of the Paraclete-Spirit. The study of particular Johannine metaphors is valuable in understanding ...
  • Bybelse modelle van die huwelik : ’n kritiese perspektief 
    Dreyer-Kruger, Anet (Anna) Elizabeth; Van Aarde, A.G. (Andries G.) (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    The Christian marriage finds itself in a crisis. Churches worldwide are struggling to find answers to address the problem in their communities. The book of Adrian Thatcher “Marriage after modernity, Christian marriage ...