Browsing by Author "Wessels, W.J. (Wilhelm Joseph)"

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  • Micah 1, an apt introduction to power talks 
    Wessels, W.J. (Wilhelm Joseph) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1998)
    Power and the abuse of it, is often an integral part of discussions in any society. The prophets of the Old Testament felt strongly about this issue and often spoke out against the abuse of power and the suffering caused ...
  • Micah 7:8-20 : an apt conclusion to the book of Micah 
    Wessels, W.J. (Wilhelm Joseph) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2003)
    It is argued in this article that Micah 7:8-20 forms an apt conclusion to the book of Micah. As was the case with Micah 1, the concluding section also focusses on Yahweh and his dealings with the people of the earth. There ...
  • "Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate..." (Jl 2:13). A prophetic perspective on reconciliation and restoration 
    Wessels, W.J. (Wilhelm Joseph) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2005)
    In this article the Old Testament prophetic literature will be the focus of discussion with regard to the matter of restoring broken relationships, be it between God and humans or between humans as such. The relationship ...
  • Zion, beautiful city of God - Zion theology in the book of Jeremiah 
    Wessels, W.J. (Wilhelm Joseph) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2006)
    From the time of king David, Zion (Jerusalem) became not only a focal point in the history of Israel, but a key component in the theological thinking of Judah. The importance of Zion and in particular the theological mindset ...