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Theses and Dissertations (Old Testament Studies): Recent submissions
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(University of Pretoria, 2018)The imprecation of Psalm 137, “blessed ( אשרי ) are the revengers and the killers of infants” (vv. 8-9) does not seem to be in comformity with the broader messages of the Psalter, “Blessed ( (אשרי are those who delight in ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2019)An exegetical study of Proverbs 31:10-31 was conducted and its relevance for modern women was examined. The Book of Proverbs is rich in guidelines for wise living, applicable to both men and women. Historically, Proverbs ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2019)Suffering in general and the suffering of the innocent in particular are issues that have bedeviled humanity from time immemorial. The Old Testament grapples with this problem in various ways. One of the ways finds ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2018)Monotheism and its development in Israelite religion is a topic that continues to invite scholarly engagement. Some of the key talking points around it involve whether or not it was developed before or after the exilic ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2017-08)i Sanders (1977:114) contends that “[s]in comes only when man actually disobeys; if he were not to disobey he would not be a sinner.” This thesis was thus motivated to critique Sanders’s contention in relation to sin and ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2017-04-12)This study examined traditional Shona beliefs and practices in light of HIV/AIDS in the rural communities of the Chipinge District in Zimbabwe. The focus of the study was to examine selected Shona traditional beliefs and ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2018)The question addressed by this study would be to ask where there is any semantic overlap in the way in which on the one hand child sacrifices functioned in the OT and on the other hand how muti rituals function in contemporary ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2018)In spite of the beauty of Psalm 139, it is notorious for its extreme exegetical divide. Research to date has put exceptional focus on Psalm 139 and its unity and/or division. This study, attempts to come to a clearer insight ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2017)The study undertaken in this dissertation developed out of my honors research essay titled “A socio-political view of land acquisition in 1 Kings 21:1-16 as a form of dehumanization.” The previous research essay serves as ...
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(University of Pretoria, 1985)This study investigates ant hi theses in the Book of Ma 1 a chi on the level of syntax, style and content with the purpose of identifying them and of determining their influence on the message of each pericope in the ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2016)This dissertation attempts to critically analyse the effect of ideology on the text of Amos 5 and how this impacts on hermeneutics. It begins with a look at the historical-political-sociological situations of Amos’ time. ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2016)This dissertation looks at the history and development of the Decalogue and when, or how it came to be a crucial document for the nation of Israel. With this, we look at the history of Israel as a nation and their God YHWH. ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2015)Van vodde tot fluweel' sou 'n gepaste beskrywing vir die narratief in die Rutboek wees. 'n Arm! maar deugsame vrou ontmoet 'n ryk en eerbare man. Hulle trou en 'n paar geslagte later word die nasie se grootste koning uit ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2015)Psalm 104 paints a picture of Yahweh dressed in the royal robes of both Aten and Baal. The variety of references to Ancient Near Eastern gods points to a rich and complicated history of the origins of Psalm 104, Israel and ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2015)
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(University of Pretoria, 2015)
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(University of Pretoria, 2014)This study attempted to understand Malachi’s ethics by situating them firmly in a particular historical, religious and socio-economic context. Malachi as the conscience of his people was skilful and creative in adapting ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2014)Jesaja 40:1 begin met die werkwoord נחם wat ‘troos’ beteken. Die studie was gedoen omdat daar min literatuur oor die werkwoord נחם beskikbaar is. Die woordeboeke gee ‘n samevatting oor die werkwoord en die betekenis teen ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2013)Please read the abstract in the thesis.
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