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Verbum et Ecclesia (previously published as Skrif en Kerk): Recent submissions

  • Waarop is sy voetstukke ingesink? - 'n besinning oor die skepping en die big bang 
    Bezuidenhout, L.C. (Louis Christiaan) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1998)
    Upon what were the foundations of it fastened? Reflections on creation and the big bang: Through the ages the debate between theology and the natural sciences concerning the origin of the universe was turbulent. Today ...
  • Psalms en hulle Sitz( e) im Leben, 'n analise aan die hand van Psalm 55 en 74 
    Human, Dirk J. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1998)
    Psalms and their Sitz (e) im Leben. An analysis in view of Psalms 55 and 74: It is hermeneutically unthinkable to expose any Old Testament text, without taking its historic and/or cultic Sitz im Leben into consideration. ...
  • Verskillende boodskappe vir verskillende kontekste: die literatuur van die ballingskap (597-539 vC) 
    Scheffler, Eben (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1998)
    Different messages for different contexts: the literature of the exile (597-539 BC): In this article the biblical literature that originated in the exile is discussed. It is indicated how these different writings ...
  • Joodse religieuse uitbreiding in die Nuwe-Testamentiese tydvak: was die Judaisme 'n missionere godsdiens? (deel II) 
    Du Toit, Andrie B. (Andreas B.) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1997)
    Jewish religious expansion in the New Testament era: was Judaism a missionary religion? (part II) In the first part of this article five factors were identified which would have contributed to the significant numerical ...
  • The contribution of Arthur Peacocke to the science- theology debate 
    Du Toit, C. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1997)
    The work of Arthur Peacocke may be considered to be a good example of the effort to link the findings and theories of new cosmology to the world of theology and religious thinking in a consistent and credible way. ...
  • Unity in John 17 and in lQS I-IX: a comparative study 
    De Wet, Burgert Wynand (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1997)
    The unity theme as it is found in John 17 and in lQS I-IX provides sufficient comparative material to give an indication of the extent to which John's theology flourished within the contemporary Jewish context. It ...
  • What makes theological education "theological"? a South African story on the -integrity of theological education 
    Smit, D.J.; Robinson, P.J. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1996)
    David Tracy claims that the contemporary emergence of a sociological imagination is as crucial for theological self-consciousness as the earlier rise of historical consciousness among theologians. The authors are of ...
  • Psalm 47: Partikularisme en universalisme. Jahwe is ons koning en koning oor die hele aarde 
    Prinsloo, Willem S. (Willem Sterrenberg), 1944- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1996)
    Psalm 47: Particularism and universalism. Jahwe is our king and king of all the earth: In this article, Psalm 47 is considered from a text immanent perspective and particular attention is given to the morphological, ...
  • Politieke mag, die Ou Testament en kerkeenheid 
    Le Roux, J.H. (Jurie Hendrik), 1944- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1996)
    Political power, the Old Testament and church unity: The family of Dutch Reformed Churches in South Africa are involved in tense discussions on church unity. One aspect which must be discussed thoroughly is the ...
  • Johan Heyns and the class of '51 - prolegomena to a story of people who got hurt 
    Landman, Christina (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1996)
    This article consists of three parts. In the first part a story is told of Johan Heyns and some of the men who shared with him the final year of theological training at the University of Pretoria in 1951. In the second ...
  • A historical survey and critical evaluation concerning discipleship in the fourth gospel 
    Van der Merwe, D.G. (Dirk Gysbert) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1996)
    The historical survey about discipleship in the Fourth Gospel indicates that the literature of the second half of this century was sketchy about this theme. Up till 1972 a thematic-theological approach highlighted ...
  • Stil van my verlange na God: oor Johann Wilhelm Herrmann se verstaan van die ervaring van God 
    Veldsman, D.P. (Daniel Petrus), 1959- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1996)
    Quenching my thirst for God: On Johann Wilhelm Herrmann's understanding of the experience of God:This article, which is divided into two parts, focusses on the concept of the "experience of God" as understood by the German ...
  • Moet ons die Belydenis van Belhar (1986) as 'n nuwe Belydenisskrif aanvaar ? 
    Van Niekerk, Andre C.J. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1996)
    Can we accept the Confession of Belhar (1986) as a new doctrinal confession? The possibility exists that the Dutch Refonned Church (DRC) could stop the process of church unity in its own family due to its refusal to ...
  • John 21:24-25: a case of failed attestation? 
    Tolmie, D.F. (D. Francois) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1996)
    In this article the tendency to interpret John 21:24-25 narratologically as a highly sophisticated and effective technique is disputed. Instead it is argued that the Beloved Disciple is identified in these verses as the ...
  • Religiee van mense en die verlossende kennis van God 
    Crafford, D. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1997)
    Human religions and the saving knowledge of God: It has become an accepted practice to speak of the relationship of Christianity to other religions in terms of exclusivism, inclusivism and pluralism. These categories ...
  • Denkbeelde oor God by Hosea 
    Boshoff, Willem Sterrenberg (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1997)
    Conceptions of God in Hosea: The book Hosea could be characterised as a polemic against particular traits of Israelite religion. According to the book's message Yahweh was deeply involved in Israel's everyday existence. ...
  • Enkele opmerkings oor Johannes Calvyn se stellings oor die capita doctrina necessaria 
    Pont, A.D. (Adriaan Drost), 1927- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1995)
    Some remarks on John Calvin's statements on the capita doctrina necessaria : Calvin mentions that there are capita doctrina necessaria in the whole of the church's doctrine. The meaning of the summa religionis is explored ...
  • Die apologetiek van C S Lewis: 'n Gereformeerdteologiese besinning 
    Brand, G.vW. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1995-09-21)
    The apologetics of C S Lewis: A Reformed theological reflection: In this, the first part of a two part study in which the validity of C S Lewis's apologetics is evaluated from a Reformed perspective, the author ...
  • Geregtigheid in die boek Miga: 'n tradisie-historiese ondersoek na die begrip 
    Bosman, J.G. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1995-09-21)
    Justice in Micha: A Traditio-historical Analysis of the Concept : The prophet Micah announced the destruction of Samaria, shortly before 722 BC, and Jerusalem, shortly before 70] BC, because of social injustice. About ...
  • Met watter gesag se U hierdie dinge? Opmerkings oor kerklike dokumente oor die openbare lewe 
    Smit, D.J.; De Villiers, D.E. (Dawid Etienne) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1995-09-20)
    "What authority do you have to say these things?" Remarks on church documents about public issues: For a number of reasons it has become important for South African churches to reconsider the ways in which they were ...