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Verbum et Ecclesia Volume 28 Issue 1 (2007): Recent submissions

  • Geloofsverskille : waar kom hulle vandaan en wat maak ons met hulle? 
    Jordaan, W.J. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    In this article about the origin of differences in faith and how we can / should deal with them, the article explores the extent to which language may guide or misguide our reflections about God as mystery, and how differences ...
  • Fulfilment in Matthew 
    Viljoen, Francois P. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    Matthew extensively explored the motif that Jesus was the fulfilment of the Old Testament hopes. In this article investigation is done on the way Matthew employs this motif. The expression of fulfilment of Scripture had ...
  • Can a major religion change? Reading Genesis 1-3 in the twenty-first century 
    Spangenberg, I.J.J. (Izak J.J.) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    Ever since the fourth century Christian theologians read Genesis 1-3 as a historical account about creation and fall. Augustine (354-430), one of the Latin fathers of the Church, introduced the idea of "original sin" on ...
  • Ou Testament en / in die kerk van Jesus Christus? 
    Snyman, S.D. (Stephanus Daniel), 1954-; Snyman, Fanie, 1954- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    The question raised in this contribution is suggested in the title: Should the place of the Old Testament be regarded as outside of, over against and thus not really part of the church or should the Old Testament be regarded ...
  • Philippians 4 : 1-9 from a rhetorical perspective 
    Snyman, A.H. (Andreas Hartman), 1943- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    The aim of this article is to analyse Philippians 4:1-9 from a rhetorical perspective that differs from the typical approach of researchers, who tend to force ancient rhetorical categories on the letter. Using a text-centred ...
  • In defence of partisan justice - an ethical reflection on "the preferential option for the poor" 
    Naude, P.J. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    Can one defend a form of partisan justice? This question is answered in the affirmative in the light of two broad arguments: The theological argument arises from the preferential option for the poor from Latin America, and ...
  • Atmosfeer in die erediens deur die loop van die geskiedenis 
    De Klerk, Barend Jacobus, 1945-; Leuschner, F.W. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    The worship service occupies a central position in the life of the believer and therefore the atmosphere in the worship service is vital. The variations through history are studied in this article. The viewpoints of the ...
  • Rol en taak van die kerk ten opsigte van begrafnisgebruike 
    Oliver, Erna (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    The modern trend to keep death at a distance has a negative impact on Christians. It seems as if the Church is following this societal pattern and is incompetent to provide sufficient information and preparation to church ...
  • Jesus, Judas en 'n stukkie brood. Die betekenis van 'n gebaar in Johannes 13:26 
    Tolmie, D.F. (D. Francois) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    In the Gospel according to John, Jesus identifies Judas as the traitor in a highly dramatic fashion by handing him a morsel. Although Johannine scholars do not often comment on this gesture, in cases where they do, one ...
  • Does the church deliver? Perceptions amongst South Africans about the role of the church in the HIV / AIDS field 
    Van Dyk, P.J.; Van Dyk, Alet C. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    The aim of this study was to investigate the perceptions of South Africans regarding the church and their attitudes towards HIV-positive people and condom usage. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to investigate ...
  • Pentecostals' reading of the Old Testament 
    Nel, Malan (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    The question of a valid and viable Pentecostal hermeneutic is discussed leading to the preliminary conclusion that such a hermeneutic would consist of the following elements: the experience of the immanence of God, within ...
  • Stollen, kristalliseren of verdampen? De collectieve identiteit van christelijke geloofsgemeenschappen in een tijd van individualisering en pluralisering 
    Roest, Henk de, 1959- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    This article addresses the complex issue of the collective identity of Christian communities in a time of individualisation and pluralisation. The emphasis in the 1980's was very much on organising, building and managing ...
  • Riglyne vir 'n verantwoordelike Nuwe-Testamentiese verstaan in die homoseksualiteitsdebat. Deel 2 : Nuwe Testamentiese tekste 
    Steyn, Gert Jacobus (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    This is the second of two contributions that are asking how the New Testament could be used in a responsible manner in the debate about homosexuality. After an introductory discussion about the possibility that the NT ...
  • Veronderstelt de natuur een plan en intelligentie? 
    Vroom, Hendrik M., 1945- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    This contribution analyses the various domains of argumentation in the discussions on intelligent design and creation & evolution: scientific facts, philosophical interpretations on nature and on divinity, and theological ...
  • Sinkretisme as missiologiese uitdaging 
    Kritzinger, J.J. (Johan Jakob); Niemand, S.J.J. (Samuel Jacobus Johannes) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    Religious syncretism is usually seen as the intermingling of two religious systems to the extent that the uniqueness of a specific religion is compromised. It is thus understood as missiologically negative. This article ...
  • Schoonheid als theologisch begrip : Urs von Balthasar's en Van der Leeuw's esthetiek kritisch beschouwd 
    Stoker, W. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    This article will demonstrate why beauty is an important value for the Christian faith. This is done by investigating how beauty has been developed as a theological concept by Hans Urs von Balthasar and Gerardus van der ...
  • Βροτὀς. A favorite word of Homer in the Septuagint version of Job 
    Dafni, Evangelia G. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    Βροτὀς, a favourite word used by Homer, appears exclusively in the Septuagint version of Job to express the beauty of the whole man, as an excellent creature of God, who is transient but strives to achieve eternity. He is ...
  • Pneumatologiese benadering tot die teologie 
    Brand, S.J.P. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    This article investigates the relationship between the subjective experiential side of faith and the objective rational side thereof. The two Theologians, Karl Rahner and John Calvin both propose, from different perspectives, ...
  • Psalms 69:33-34 in the light of the poor in the Psalter as a whole 
    Groenewald, Alphonso, 1969- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    The Psalter has very often been regarded as the prayer book of the poor. In the Psalms God is portrayed as the saviour of the poor, their hope, their stronghold and liberator - whether these are prayers of an individual ...
  • Natality. A theological approach to an anthropological basic concept in the context of bioethics 
    Kortner, Ulrich H.J. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    In the controversy about the introduction of new biotechnological and medical technologies, their judicial regulation and political control, not only so-called moral values are discussed but ultimately also religious credos. ...