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Verbum et Ecclesia Volume 26 Issue 2 (2005)
Recent Submissions
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(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2005)This article endeavours to evaluate an integrated understanding and interpretation of the Bible, which simultaneously takes cognisance of the "self-understanding" of the Bible, complies with academic standards, and is ...
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Verseëling met die Heilige Gees as element in die kerklike kategese : basisteoretiese perspektiewe (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2005)Too often the emphasis in catechetic instruction falls on objective cognitive content. This aspect of instruction should rather be complemented by ascertaining whether young catechumens subjectively internalise God's ...
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(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2005)This article is a preliminary descriptive exploration of the celebration of the Lord's Supper in selected Reformed churches in South Africa over a period of 54 years. Methodologically, it employs a broad anthropological ...
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(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2005)The author of the Johannine Epistles has a good deal to say about sin. He abhors sin, seeing it as incompatible with God's character (oJ qeo;" fw`" ejstin, 1:5; [oJ qeo;"] divkaiov" ejstin, 2:29; and oJ qeo;" ajgavph ...
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(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2005)This study focuses on daily devotionals from the Old Testament that are sent to subscribers by means of email. A questionnaire was circulated among subscribers to this free service, to ascertain their experience of these ...
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(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2005)Symbolic inversion is a widespread cultural phenomenon, the earliest examples of which can be traced back to the cultures of the ancient Near East. Symbolic inversion (mundus inversus) relates to those forms of expressive ...
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(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2005)The hypothesis argued is that the theme of the land serves as a leitmotiv in the book of Amos. The focus of this investigation will be on the occurrence of the words normally used in connection with the land, that is eretz ...
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(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2005)Prophets and their prophecies seem to form an integral part of the spirituality of some believers. A small group of believers in Hertzogville are clinging wholeheartedly to the prediction uttered by their 'prophet', a ...
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(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2005)In the first article it was attempted to provide insight into the corporate nature of being called to ministry. The article also tried to discern what the specifics of the ministry of the public pastoral leader were. Equally ...
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(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2005)Theological training is in a crisis worldwide. Although the role that Theological Seminaries have fulfilled is acknowledged, there is a growing concern about the ability of these institutions to serve the upcoming generations ...
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(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2005)In a previous article in this journal (2002:418-31), I offered a taxonomy of five ways that the term "intertextuality" is being used in biblical studies. In this article, I wish to clarify the relationship between ...
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(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2005)The thesis investigates the possibility, nature and implications of a pre-parousial ecclesiastical maturity within the context of New Testament eschatology. It is a biblical presentation of the hope for the completion of ...
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(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2005)Reconciliation has been a topic of major importance in both the German and South-African theological and political contexts. Political events involving the Christian Churches in these countries have prompted a renewed ...
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(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2005)The recent process of structural transformation on all levels of society in South Africa urges theological reflection to participate. In this instance the crucial issue of capital punishment is at stake. After a brief ...
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(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2005)In this article, colonialism, slavery, racism and apartheid are singled out as scourges that have afflicted South Africans for over three-and-half centuries in respect of the first four scourge, and for four-and-half decades ...
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(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2005)In this article, the author challenges the popular public conception that Christianity in Africa is a latecomer introduced only with the advent of colonialism. By tracing the origins of the Christian faith in both North ...