Browsing HTS Volume 66, Number 1 (2010) by Issue Date

Browsing HTS Volume 66, Number 1 (2010) by Issue Date

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  • The target group of the Ultimate Commission (Matthew 28:19) 
    Lee, Kukzin; Viljoen, Francois P. (OpenJournals Publishing, 2010-02)
    The inclusion of ‘all nations’ as the mission target in the Ultimate Commission of Matthew 28:19 somehow comes as a surprise. The Gentiles seem to have been excluded from Jesus’ and his disciples’ mission in two passages ...
  • Reading Philemon as therapeutic narrative 
    Jordaan, Pierre J.; Nolte, S. Philip (Stephanus Philippus) (OpenJournals Publishing, 2010-03)
    This article analysed the different narratives implied in Philemon by utilising the narrative therapeutic approach, as developed by Epston and White (1990). A dominant narrative (the harsh treatment of slaves in the early ...
  • A psychological perspective on god-belief as a source of well-being and meaning 
    Van der Merwe, E. Karen; Van Eeden, Chrizanne; Van Deventer, Hans J.M. (OpenJournals Publishing, 2010-06)
    This article reports on a qualitative exploration of the well-being and meaning that second- and third-generation Christians from an African context experience because of their integration of religion in their life and ...
  • Empire as material setting and heuristic grid for New Testament interpretation : comments on the value of postcolonial criticism 
    Punt, Jeremy (OpenJournals Publishing, 2010-06)
    Using postcolonial analysis to account for the Roman Empire’s pervasive presence in and influence on early Jesus-follower communities (early Christians), as depicted in New Testament texts, is both evident (given its ...
  • Skrif is aan ons toevertrou : die implikasie van τὰ λόγια τοῦ θεοῦ in Romeine 3:2 
    Zuiddam, Benno A. (OpenJournals Publishing, 2010-06)
    In Paul’s Epistle to the Romans, the expression τὰ λόγια τοῦ θεοῦ refers to speech of God that was entrusted to the Jews as a people. This includes everything He spoke through Moses and the prophets. The apostle presents ...
  • A generous ontology : identity as a process of intersubjective discovery – an African theological contribution 
    Forster, Dion A. (OpenJournals Publishing, 2010-07)
    The answer to the question ‘who am I?’ is of fundamental importance to being human. Answers to this question have traditionally been sought from various disciplines and sources, which include empirical sources, such as ...
  • The Laos tou Theou – an orthodox view of the ‘people of God’ 
    Nicolaides, Angelo (OpenJournals Publishing, 2010-07)
    The creation of the Ekklesia by the incarnate logos of God created a new and unique relationship with God’s people that allows humanity to enter into the Covenant and to become part of the ‘people of God’ (Laos tou Theou). ...
  • Speaking the language of the kingdom of God in the context of a society in transition 
    De Wet, F.W. (Fritz) (OpenJournals Publishing, 2010-07)
    Venturing to speak the biblical language of the kingdom of God, with its distinct covenantal intensity, in the context of a South African society in transition from paternalistic power structures to liberal democratic ...
  • Teologiese opleiding in die AGS-kerk : verkennende en ontwikkelende beskouings vir die nuwe millennium 
    Putter, Andries P.J. (OpenJournals Publishing, 2010-07)
    Theological training in the AFM church: Investigative and developing (perspectives) for the new millennium This article will focus on the findings of two Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) pastors in their research concerning ...
  • Verkrummeling van die Augustiniaanse paradigma in die teologie? : ‘n Kritiese bespreking van Cornelis Blom se boek Zonder grond onder de voeten 
    Spangenberg, I.J.J. (Izak J.J.) (OpenJournals Publishing, 2010-09)
    The crumbling of the Augustinian paradigm of theology? A critical discussion of Cornelis Blom’s book Zonder grond onder de voeten The book Zonder grond onder de voeten (i.e. Without any foundation) is the published ...
  • Religion in the public sphere : what can public theology learn from Habermas’s latest work? 
    Pieterse, Hendrik J.C. (Hennie); Dreyer, Jaco S. (OpenJournals Publishing, 2010-10)
    The complex and problematic role of religion in the public sphere in modern, democratic societies raises many questions for a public theology. The aim of this article is to contribute to the ongoing debate about the task ...
  • Prophetic witness and public discourse in European societies – a German perspective 
    Bedford-Strohm, Heinrich (OpenJournals Publishing, 2010-10)
    The role of prophetic witness of the churches in the public discourse of modern civil societies is analysed on the basis of three public memorandums of the German Protestant churches on economic questions and their impact ...
  • To forgive is powerful 
    Van der Schaaf, Tiny (OpenJournals Publishing, 2010-11)
    Dit boek van Briggs is gebaseerd op de film The power of forgiveness van Martin Doblmeier. De interviews, praktijkvoorbeelden en casystudies uit de film zijn door Briggs verwerkt in een boek met achtergrondinformatie.
  • Buddhist mysticism and philosophy 
    Ferreira, Ignatius (Naas) Wilhelm (OpenJournals Publishing, 2010-11)
    The contemplative traditions of all the mayor religions have struggled with the relationship between the true Self and the ego-self and with the interior and exterior of Reality. Most wisdom teachings, at one stage or ...
  • The powerful transformation of the young man in Mark 14:51–52 and 16:5 
    De Villiers, P.G.R. (Pieter Gideon Retief) (OpenJournals Publishing, 2010-11)
    This article investigates the references to the young man in two different, but related episodes in Mark 14:51–52 and 16:5. First of all, it clarifies some exegetical questions in the two sections. It then analyses the ...
  • Hammarskjöld’s interpretation of the Bible 
    Huls, Jos (OpenJournals Publishing, 2010-11)
    This article describes the use of the Bible in Dag Hammarskjöld’s famous and widely read publication, Markings (1988). It asks the question whether his use of the Bible reflects his personal experiences or whether it ...
  • The doctrine of the Trinity in the early church 
    Muis, Jan (OpenJournals Publishing, 2010-11)
    In this rich work Franz Dünzl, Professor of Early Church History and Patristics at the University of Würzburg, gives an illuminating description of the theological, ecclesial and political developments that resulted in ...
  • Messianic figures in Biblical literature 
    Cromhout, Markus (OpenJournals Publishing, 2010-11)
    This investigation deals with a very important topic, namely, the question of the divinity of the messiah. The authors argue that the divinity of Jesus was not some later development and something unique to Christianity, ...
  • Theology and the Gospel of John 
    Van der Merwe, D.G. (Dirk Gysbert) (OpenJournals Publishing, 2010-11)
    The Gospel of John and Christian Theology is a significant volume which features a collection of essays on numerous topics ranging from the historical assessment of the Fourth Gospel, through to high-octane theological ...
  • An African American perspective on the New Testament commentary 
    Van Wyk, I.W.C. (Ignatius William Charles) (OpenJournals Publishing, 2010-11)
    This New Testament commentary is the product of African American theologians. A variety of scholars have produced explanations of every book of the New Testament, with explanations varying in length of 20–30 pages. Short ...