HTS Volume 58, Number 1 (2002)

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Andries van Aarde se vaderlose Jesus
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002) Le Roux, J.H. (Jurie Hendrik), 1944-
This article focuses on Andries Van Aarde’s book, “Fatherless in Galilee”, is an important contribution to the historical Jesus study in South Africa. Van Aarde depicted Jesus as someone who grew up fatherless. For Jesus this meant a lifelong struggle against slander and the exclusion from the temple and the presence of God. Jesus nevertheless trusted God who filled Jesus’ emptiness. Jesus was baptized and then started a ministry, focusing on the outcasts of society. He preached that the kingdom of God has come and that the people of this kingdom can experience God, as well as forgiveness of sins. Jesus died but arose in the kerygma. The article also refers to the struggle of the authors of the New Testament writings to understand and express the Jesus event.
Postliberale teologie as teologiese raamwerk vir die kerk se korporatiewe identiteit
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002) Buitendag, Johan
This article seeks to show the importance of culture and symbols, as in the business sector in terms of corporate culture and image, so too mutatis mutandis in the church. The post liberal theology would be a basis of such an argument. A short exposition of the theology of George Lindbeck is given in order to indicate that his categories should be interpreted dynamically which means that the one-way direction of influence in the cultural-linguistic model gets dialectical, once this relation has been established. In a time of identity crises for established churches, corporate symbols are of utmost importance. Therefore, this process should be managed and exploited. Recognition of the particular has its place in the post liberal theology without abolishing ecumenism or, in the words of Lindbeck, “reconciliation without capitulation”.
Historiese vraag na die land en grondbesit in Israel : die tekortkomings van die historiese kritiek
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002) Volschenk, G.J. (Gert Jacobus); Van Aarde, A.G. (Andries G.)
The aim of this article is to discuss the presuppositions and shortcomings of the historical critical exegesis in connection with the study of the land and land tenancy in Israel. The following questions are asked: Why did theology ignore the significance of land and land tenancy? Is the nature of the historical critical study of land atomistic? Why is the study of land and land tenancy so important today? What causes the importance of land today?
Om verbeeldingryk te lewe : verbeelding in die pastorale narratiewe terapie en die teologie van Walter Brueggemann
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002) Louw, N.A.; Muller, Julian C.
The article focuses on the relevance of Walter Brueggemann’s work for the pastoral narrative therapeutic approach. The concept of imagination and its use in both pastoral narrative therapy and Brueggemann’s work are described. Case studies are submitted as possible descriptions of how imagination in pastoral narrative therapy can be “funded” by Brueggemann’s insights. It is followed by cursory remarks on the possible relevance of Brueggemann’s use of the concept imagination for the pastoral narrative therapeutic approach.
Begrip “rentmeesterskap” in die gemeentebouproses
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002) Van der Merwe, J.F.; Vos, C.J.A. (Casparus Johannes Adam), 1945-
This study looks at the biblical principal of stewardship in the context of building up the local church. The study starts with the methodological principels of Practical Theology and various models of the process of building op the local church. Traditionally, stewardship was regarded as the principle that encouraged Christians to give monetary contributions towards extending the local church. The study makes it clear that a much broader and biblical understanding of stewardship is necessary. It looks at the different dimensions of stewardship and the effect the stewardship principle has on the Christian’s use of resources, time, spiritual gifts, possessions, as well as on creation, life and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Huwelik en seksualiteit in ’n postmoderne samelewing
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002) Van Wyk, D.J.C. (Daniel Johannes Cornelius) (jr)
The focus of the article is on the concepts marriage and sexuality against the background of changing paradigms. It shows how perceptions on marriage and sexuality has changed as it manifested and still manifests in premodern, modern and postmodern times. The article argues that it is possible that aspects of recent reflections on the postmodern way of thinking can help the church and Christians to come to a more balanced appreciation of marriage and sexuality.
Literêr-kritiese ondersoek na die belang van die jubilee in die Bybel
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002) Volschenk, G.J. (Gert Jacobus)
The aim of this article is that the literary critical study of the land in the Old Testament and the New Testament provides a holistic, coherent hermeneutic framework for the interpretation of the Biblical jubilee. Martens (1981) describes land as an integral part of the four part plan of God. God’s plan is a coherent and organizing principle within the exegesis of Old Testament texts. Martens doesn’t describe the multidimentional nature of land in the Old Testament and New Testament. The triangular model of Wright (1983) describes the interrelationship of God, land, people, and house in detail. Wright’s model accentuates the multidimentional nature of land in the Old interpreting the Biblical jubilee.
Verbeelding en hoop by Walter Brueggemann en die terapeutiese benutting daarvan
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002) Van Zyl, Hermie C. (Hermias Cornelius); Muller, Julian C.
Imagination and hope are two key concepts in the theology of Walter Brueggemann, an Old Testament scholar. Prophetic texts from the Old Testament, analysed by Brueggemann, are discussed in this article. The principles derived from the texts – focussing primarily on imagination and hope – are applied to the therapeutic practice under the headings (1) general principles concerning the narrative therapy, (2) language and metaphors and (3) suffering and grief.
The dissection of the wicked servant in Matthew 24:51
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002) Sim, David C.
The dissection of the wicked servant in Mathew 24:51 is a difficult passage to interpret. Most scholars argue that Matthew could not have intended this particular motif to be taken literally, so they propose a metaphorical sense. There are good grounds, however, to question this view. Some neglected evidence suggests that the evangelist did indeed intend this gruesome reference to be taken literally. In Matthew’ s eschatological schema, wicked church leaders would be punished by dissection at the hands of angelic tormenters in Gehenna.
Beeldende taal : Bybel en poësie
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002) Vos, C.J.A. (Casparus Johannes Adam), 1945-
In this article the impact and effect of representing language in the Bible and poetry is considered. The landscape of metaphors is viewed and their different functions are indicated. The language of imagery is explored especially through a closer look at Psalm 23. The picturesque power of selected poems is reflected on. The locale of Psalm 23 in the liturgy is also investigated.
Fr. Sergius Bulgakov (1871-1944) : a study in the Eastern Orthodox hermeneutical perspective
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002) Negrov, Alexander I.
This study focuses on the hermeneutical theory of the Russian Orthodox theologian Fr. Sergius Bulgakov (1871-1944). It singles out the basic principles of that theory for discussion. The following principles are considered: the nature of the Bible; the role of the Holy Spirit in biblical interpretation; tradition as a hermeneutical principle; ecclesiastical reading; the actualisation of Scripture in personal and corporate life, and the scope and limitations of scientific-critical inquiry. An understanding of these fundamental tenets of Bulgakov’s herme-neutics is vital to a proper appreciation of Eastern Orthodoxy’s hermeneutical approach to the Bible.
Geheim van die prediking : in-stemming met die gemeente
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002) Cilliers, Johan
This paper concentrates on the role of the congregation in the process of preaching, contending that true contextualisation can only take place when the congregation fulfills its role as carrier and protector of the truth. It advocates the development of an ecumenical and hermeneutical approach to preaching, which not only implies a dialogue with the congregation of the present, but also of the past. The paper takes a brief look at certain homiletical trends in this regard, and puts forth three contours of contextualisation: (a) the continual translation of the language of Scripture, (b) the contemporary adaptation of the form of preaching, and (c) the nurturing of a congregational-hermeneutical culture.
Pastors or lawyers? The role of religion in the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission process
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002) Meiring, Piet (Pieter Gerhard Jacobus), 1941-
In this article, Piet Meiring who served as Committee Member on the TRC discusses the often disputed religious character of the Commission. Quoting examples from the TRC process he describes the debate that developed – on Archbishop Tutu’s religious way of handling the affairs of the Commission. Meiring discusses the TRC liturgy that was developed during the course of the process, as well as how important the role of religion proved to be in terms of three crucial issues: the process of remembering, the quest for truth, and the costliness of reconciliation.
Siebente Gebot, das Hohelied und Calvin
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002) Loader, J.A. (James Alfred), 1945-
Taking the Seventh Commandment (according to the numbering of the Calvinist tradition) as its focus, this article examines the hermeneutical principles of the Reformer, John Calvin, for the exposition of the Decalogue. This is related to a consideration of the ‘theological meaning’ of the Book of Canticles (Song of Songs), an Old Testament book which, significantly, does not feature among the commentaries of Calvin. It is argued that the secular impact of the erotic songs is equally strong and meaningful against the backdrop of Hellenistic Jewry, as it is against that of preexilic Israel. It is concluded that the dimension of the Song’s sexual ethic is not an abrogation of the Law, but an extension of it: Here it is not a matter of mere prohibition and consequently, artificial techniques are not necessary in order to distil positive meaning from the negative commandment. Neither is this sexual ethic a matter of exclusive male rights, nor is purity protected at the cost of justice – Eros is taken up in Agape.
Herkoms, intensie en metode van die “nuwe” politieke teologie van Johann Baptist Metz
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002) Hofmeyr, H.M. (Henry Murray)
This article describes J B Metz’s “transcendental phase”, when he worked on reformulating scholastic theology within the concepts of twentieth century anthropology. The major categories of Metz’s early thought are described in anticipation of the turn away from anthropology to the philosophy of history. The division of theological history into periods with the help of the categories anthropocentrism, theocentrism and cosmocentrism, and the distinction between conceptual framework and conceptual content, allow Metz to argue for the legitimacy of the modern era from a Christian (and specifically Catholic) point of view.
Matthew and apocalypticism as the “mother of Christian theology” : Ernst Käsemann revisited
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002) Van Aarde, A.G. (Andries G.)
The aim of this article is to reflect on Ernst Käsemann’s dictum that apocalypticism was the mother of all Christian theology. Käsemann used the Jesus tradition behind the Gospel of Matthew for the substantiation of his argument and understood the process of marginalization in Matthew’s community in light of the development between the charismatic Paul and the institutionalized Früh-katholizismus. This article argues for a possibility other than the conflict between charismatic law-free Jesus’ followers and apocalyptically oriented Jesus’ followers. The setting of Matthew refers to post-70 CE scribal activity and a conflict between the scribe Matthew, coming from a Jerusalem apocalyptically oriented Jesus group, and scribes who were in the process of establishing the first phase of a Pharisaic rabbinate on the border between Galilee and Syria.
Women and leadership from a pastoral perspective of friendship
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002) Dreyer, Yolanda
The aim of the article is to describe leadership from the perspective of friendship. This perspective highlights a pastoral rather than a power oriented approach to leadership. Such an approach would be compatible with an attitude of service as an essential characteristic of the church. It could also contribute to the healing of church structures that have become entangled in power games. It could lead to the healing of women and other disempowered groups who have for centuries been the victims of the power struggles of church institutions.
Ars erotica en die detrivialisering van die seksuele diskoers : ’n aantekening by die seksualiteitsanalise van Michel Foucault
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002) Beukes, C.J. (Cornelius Johannes)
This essay is an attempt to detrivialize and depublicize the sexual discourse by reintroducing an aspect of Michel Foucault’s historiography of sexuality, namely his analysis of the intrinsic private nature of ars erotica, the classic notion of secretive eroticism. The article argues that sexuality has become an essentially public, objectifying and therefore oppressive discourse in modernity. By presenting the privatistic notion of ‘radical discretion’, it attempts to reclaim the deepest of ars erotica sentiments, namely the virtue of silence, in erotic contexts.
Beleef die Christelike teologie soos met die vorige eeuwending weer ’n paradigmaverandering?
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002) Spangenberg, I.J.J. (Izak J.J.)
Biblical scholarship experienced a major paradigm shift at the end of the nineteenth century. This shift had an enormous impact on the way in which the Bible was read and studied by scholars during the twentieth century. During the early stages, it affected primarily Protestant denominations and their doctrine of Scripture. The Roman Catholic Church, however, could not escape its in-fluence. In 1943, biblical scholars in this tradition received permission from Pope Pius XII to use historical-critical methods in their study of the Bible. The results of this shift are only now impinging on theology in the broad sense and there are signs that Christian theology is heading for a new shift which is going to be just as radical as the previous one.
The importance of life and faith histories in the methodology of practical theology
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002) Bons-Storm, Riet
The basic questions of Practical Theology concern the development of a community of faith built on, and building the faithful lives of its members in their particular contexts. This article is an exploration of the biographical method – as a means of qualitative empirical research – to obtain data concerning the possibilities of people in their everyday life of coming to an understanding of their particular situation in the light of their understanding of the Christian tradition. This understanding, individual faith develops in conjunction with the particular theological context in which a person lives her/his life. The author chooses to listen to the life and faith histories of people as a feminist. This means that the role gender plays in life and faith, is taken seriously.

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