HTS Volume 55, Number 1 (1999)

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Willem Christiaan van Manen: a Dutch Radical New Testament scholar
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1999) Verhoef, Eduard
W C van Manen is the most fascinating representative of the 'Dutch Radicals'. In his opus magnum (1890-1895), Paulus, he argued that we do not have any authentic Pauline epistles. Earlier, in 1865, he had defended the thesis that Paul was the author of 1 Thessalonians. After his appointment as a professor in Leiden we can see his growing doubt about the authenticity of even the four main epistles: Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians and Galatians. In 1889 Van Manen said for the first time that, in his opinion, we do not have any authentic Pauline epistles. The importance of Van Manen is that he compels us to account for our opinions regarding the authorship of the thirteen 'Pauline' epistles.
The Spirit of God in the New Testament: diverse witnesses
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1999) Van Aarde, A.G. (Andries G.)
The article begins with a discussion of the development of the doctrine with regard to the Holy Spirit. This development took place in three phases: from apocalypticism to the Nicene Creed to the Reformation. In the doctrine of the Triune God the Holy Spirit functions as the third persona. In the New Testament the Spirit of God should be seen against the background of intermediary and apocalyptic figures. A comparison of passages in Luke-Acts, the Gospel of John and Paul's letter to the Romans attests to a diversity of witnesses with regard to the Spirit of God. The article includes a discourse on the nature of the charismatic gifts of the Holy Spirit witnessed in 1 Corinthians 12. By way of conclusion, a list of recommended publications with regard to the Biblical witness of the Spirit of God is presented.
Selfverstaan van die Samaritane soos dit uitdrukking vind in die feesliturgie
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1999) Breytenbach, A.P.B. (Andries Petrus Bernardus), 1944-; Beyers, Jaco
This study is concerned with the identity and religion of the Samaritans. The way in which the Samaritans understood their identity is highlighted by their perception of God, by the traditions they adhered to and by the selection of texts from the Pentateuch they used in their liturgy. The beliefs and rituals of the Samaritan faith found their way into the Samaritan Liturgy. The study of a part of the Samaritan Liturgy shows that the Samaritans are heirs to the religion of the northern tribes of Israel.
The portrayal of Yahweh in Jeremiah 20: 7 -13
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1999) Snyman, S.D. (Stephanus Daniel), 1954-
The central question put in this article is: How is Yahweh portrayed in Jeremiah 20:7-13? Proceeding from the so-called final form of the text, it is argued that Yahweh is portrayed as a powerful, present and personal God who should be praised. The conclusion reached is that no uniform picture of Yahweh is painted; in fact, there are tensions in the text that remain unresolved.
Personaliteit van vrou-wees binne die Mediterreense kultuur
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1999) Dreyer, Yolanda
This article is written from the perspective of pastoral care and counselling with women. On account of their training in Biblical studies, pastors are aware of the gap between modem Western culture and Mediterranean culture in the first century. The question is whether the meaning of this knowledge for the life and faith of women is adequately taken into consideration in pastoral work. In this article an explanation of what is meant by the concept 'culture' is given. The meaning of social identity within Mediterranean culture, being a woman within first-century patriarchy and the different 'categories' of women in this culture are discussed. These aspects are contextualised within the purity system of that culture.
Kerkwees in veranderde tye: Die Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk teen die agtergrond van verskuiwende paradigmas
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1999) Van Wyk, D.J.C. (Daniel Johannes Cornelius) (jr)
Against the background of the turn of the millenium, humanity finds itself in a stage of transition. Not only are the church and theology fully aware of this, but they are directly affected. This study is an endeavour to assess where the church, theology and believing community in South Africa, and particularly the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk, finds themselves against the background of a world-wide shift in paradigms. The study concludes with a few remarks regarding statements, positive and negative, which are being voiced by leaders in the church and by theologians within the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk. These remarks focus on how the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk should meet the approaching millenium. It is obvious that the church is nearing a very exiting, but crucial time in its vocation as church.
Kerklike verkondiging in dialekties-teologiese perspektief ('n teug uit die ou teologiese velsakke)
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1999) Van Zyl, F.J. (Francois Jacobus)
This article attempts to ascertain the essence of the message preached by churches whose dogma is influenced by dialectical theology, especially that of Karl Barth. The basic point of departure is that although the theology to which churches subscribe is not actually preached, the content and quality of sermons cannot escape its influence. As dialectical theology is generally regarded and understood as an extension of Reformation theology, it is imperative to integrate both the basic truths of Reformation theology and the innovative trends of dialectic thinking as far as the preaching of the gospel is concerned. In view of the enormous scope of Barthian theology, the author was compelled to limit his article to the essence of the church's message, namely the gospel of reconciliation, according to many scholars the heart of Barth 's theology.
Jesus en vroue
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1999) Dreyer, Yolanda
The patriarchal view of reality in first-century Mediterranean culture was based on a disparity between man and woman. It was a hierarchical system in which man was considered to be above woman, as God is above human beings. In the world of Jesus a woman would be represented before God by the patriarch. This article illustrates how Jesus' words and deeds did not mirror the values of his culture as far as the importance and role of the patriarchal family were concemed. Jesus' words and deeds were unconventional within a strict purity system. Jesus used family imagery when speaking about the kingdom of God, but he meant a different type of family than the physical family according to cultural conventions. His non-patriarchal interaction with women was an example and a consequence of his culture critique.
Invloed van die Mediterreense tydsbegrip op die betekenis van die dag van die Here in 2 Petrus
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1999) Malan, Gert Jacobus; Van Aarde, A.G. (Andries G.)
In this article the apocalyptic expression 'the day of the Lord' in 2 Peter is understood in the light of the first-century Mediterranean concept of time. Unlike modern Western societies, Mediterranean peasant societies had the present as first-order temporary preference. Secondary preference is past, and the future comes as third choice. According to a social-scientific model of Mediterranean time, the present and past can be understood as experienced time, as well as cyclical and processual time. The future is viewed as imaginary time. These insights are especially crucial for understanding the day of the Lord in 2 Peter within the context of the delay of the parousia, which is of primary concern to the author of 2 Peter. The author advocates the shifting of the parousia from the present to the far-off future of an imaginary time of God's control. As a result, his ethics for the present was still strongly influenced by the day of the Lord. In contrast, the author's opponents' untidy ethics reflected their rejection of the relevancy of the future parousia for their present lives.
The influences on Calvin's hermeneutics and the development of his method
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1999) Myung, Jun Ahn
The article deals with Chrysostom and the humanists Valla, Bude and Erasmus who influenced Calvin's hermeneutics. Calvin appreciated Chrysostom's rejection of the allegorical interpretation and his emphasis on the 'simple sense of the text'. The article aims at showing how Chrysostom and the humanists offecred Calvin's hermeneutics of interpretingthe 'intention of the author of Scripture' (mens scriptoris) and seeing the 'true meaning' of the text as 'simply and briefly' (brevitas et facilitas) as possible.
Fatherlessness in first-century Mediterranean culture: the historical Jesus seen from the perspective of cross-cuitural anthropology and cultural psychology
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1999) Van Aarde, A.G. (Andries G.)
In the peasant society of Jesus' world the family revolved around the father. The father and the mother were the source of the family, not only in the biological sense, but because their interaction with their children created the structures of society. In first-century Medite"anean culture, fatherlessness led to marginalization. Seen against the background of the patriarchal mind set of Israelites in the Second Temple period, a fatherless son would have been without social identity. He would have been deba"ed from being called child of Abraham (that is child of God) and from the privilege of being given a daughter in marriage. He would be denied access to the court of the Israelites in the Temple. In this article, with ~he help of cross-cultural anthropology and cultural psychology, the life of the historical Jesus is explained in social-scientific terms against the background of the marriage regulations determined by the Temple. The historical Jesus is seen as someone who suffered the stigma of being fatherless but who trusted God as father.
Bronne vir Jesus-studies
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1999) Geyser, Piet A.
The premise of this article is that historical research should not be predetermined in any way. All available sources should be utilized. Applied to historical Jesus studies, the implication is that the researcher cannot be restricted to the canon. The article focuses on the sources that are used for historical Jesus (re)construction. The Jesus tradition is chronologically stratified according to John Dominic Crossan's 'Inventory of the Jesus tradition by chronological stratification and independent attestation'. This inventory is to be found as an appendix to his 1991 book 'The historical Jesus'. However, the openness to extra-canonical sources does not provide us with any noticeable new information.
Ander opsie : Kohlbrugge - Hoedemaker - Barth
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1999) Van Wyk, D.J.C. (Daniel Johannes Cornelius) (sr)
The focus of this article is on the nature of the theological ethos of the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk. It is argued that the ethical direction taken by Dutch theology in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries had little influence on the early theological training of the Nederduitch Hervormde Kerk and the theology of the Nederduitch Hervormde Kerk in general. Specifically, the article aims at demonstrating that the theology of the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk has been influenced by particularly the Dutch theologians Kohlbrugge, Hoedemaker and the later confessionals as well as by the German theologian Karl Barth. Attention is also given to Hoedemaker's position with regard to historical criticism and the accusation that he was a fundamentalist.

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