Browsing HTS Volume 65, Number 1 (2009) by Title

Browsing HTS Volume 65, Number 1 (2009) by Title

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  • Pastoraat en jeugtrauma, die ‘sondebokmodel’, en Jesus as rolmodel 
    Endres, Annelize; Dreyer, Yolanda (OpenJournals Publishing, 2009)
    Existing research shows that adolescents are victimised and traumatised more often than adults. Many a time it is left to pastoral counsellors to assist such traumatised youth to overcome such experiences. This article ...
  • Pastors as gewonde genesers : die emosionele uitwerking van kognitiewe dissonansie 
    Nolte, S. Philip (Stephanus Philippus); Dreyer, Yolanda (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2008-06)
    Pastors as wounded healers : emotional experience and cognitive dissonance. The relevance of reflecting on pastors’ identity and ministry is precipitated by the paradigm shift from modernity to postmodernity. Pastors often ...
  • Pastors as gewonde genesers : outobiografiese pastoraat as heelmiddel vir emosionele verwonding en verlamming by pastors 
    Dreyer, Yolanda; Nolte, S. Philip (Stephanus Philippus) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2009)
    In a previous article it was argued that pastors suffer from cognitive dissonance because of the paradigm shift from modernity to postmodernity, and the emotional woundedness that frequently results from their struggles ...
  • Paul’s 'former conduct in the Judean way of life' (Gal 1:13) … or not? 
    Cromhout, Markus (OpenJournals Publishing, 2009)
    Various arguments are made about Paul's 'Jewishness/ Judeanness' as a follower of Jesus Messiah, for example, that Paul essentially remained to be 'Jewish/Judean' and that he still fully operated in the world of 'Judaism'. ...
  • The pendulum is never static : Jesus Sira to Jesus Christ on women in the light of Judith, Susanna and LXX Esther 
    Jordaan, Pierre J. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2009)
    When the New Testament is interpreted, directly preceding literature is largely neglected. The dialectical terms, discourse and contra-discourse do not often surface in research on this period. This is especially the ...
  • The portrayal of the hardening of the disciples' hearts in Mark 8:14-21 
    Lee, Sug-Ho; Van der Watt, J.G. (Jan Gabriel), 1952- (OpenJournals, 2009)
    The goal of this article is to consider the literary-theological function of the hardening of the disciples' hearts in Mark 8:14-21. The disciples are remarkably characterised by faithlessness, which is associated with ...
  • Postsecular spirituality, engaged hermeneutics, and Charles Taylor’s notion of hypergoods 
    Van Aarde, A.G. (Andries G.) (OpenJournals Publishing, 2009)
    This essay sets out to argue that postsecular spirituality is about the quest for hypergoods within today’s mass populist- and consumerist-oriented world. It shows that people who consider themselves to be spiritual, not ...
  • Power and insecurity : the politics of globalisation 
    Van der Westhuizen, Christi (OpenJournals Publishing, 2009-11-06)
    This article places the Accra Confession, accepted at the 24th General Assembly of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) (2004), within the historical context of the WARC’s struggle for economic justice in the ...
  • Prediking oor die koninkryk van God : ’n uitdaging in ’n nuwe konteks van armoede 
    Pieterse, Hendrik J.C. (Hennie) (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2009)
    Preaching on the kingdom of God: A challenge in a new context of poverty. The question addressed by this article has to do with the content of preaching in the context of laws about affirmative action affecting white ...
  • Privatisation of water systems : crime against humanity 
    Mobie, Titus R.; Masango, Maake J.S. (OpenJournals Publishing, 2009)
    This article emphasises the importance of water resources, which are vital to the sustenance of life. Water is essential for various reasons: for drinking, for personal hygiene, for cooking, for watering crops, for cleaning ...
  • The Psalms as hymns in a liturgical context 
    Vos, C.J.A. (Casparus Johannes Adam), 1945- (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2009-03)
    In many ways, the psalms fulfil a bridging function between divergent denominations that previously avoided each other. In the Hebrew text of the Psalter, most of the psalms have specific titles. However, none of these ...
  • Psychological type and the pulpit : an empirical enquiry concerning preachers and the SIFT method of biblical hermeneutics 
    Francis, Leslie John; Robbins, Amanda; Village, Andrew (OpenJournals Publishing, 2009-08)
    A sample of 389 experienced preachers completed a measure of psychological type. They then read Mark 1:29–39 and recorded their evaluations of the four refl ections on this passage proposed by Francis (1997) and which ...
  • (Re) discovering a missional-incarnational ethos 
    Kok, Jacobus (Kobus); Niemandt, Cornelius Johannes Petrus (Nelus) (OpenJournals Publishing, 2009)
    In this article, a few of the elements and dynamics of social movements will be explored. It will be argued that the traditional institutional church is in a critical period in the cycle of movements, where the need for ...
  • Reading the Gospel of Matthew within the global context : a response 
    Wainwright, Elaine Mary, 1948-; Society of Biblical Literature. Matthew Section. Meeting (2008 : Boston, Mass.) (OpenJournals Publishing, 2009)
    This article responds to the diversity of approaches in the five papers presented at the Matthew Section of the Society of Biblical Literature, held in Boston (Massachusetts), 21–25 November 2008. This response focuses on ...
  • Responsibility, God and society : the cry of the other in the sacred texts as a challenge towards responsible global citizenship 
    Meylahn, Johann-Albrecht (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2009)
    The article seeks to respond to the question: What role can the sacred texts play in the construction of a Christian identity that is responsible to the other in a pluralistic global world? The sacred texts of the ...
  • Romanian theology : a theology of dialogue 
    Chirilă, Ioan (OpenJournals Publishing, 2009)
    This article offers an overview of the development of Romanian theology through the 20th century, especially after 1989, which constituted a new era for the evolution of Romanian theology. The author believes that the ...
  • Samehang van verhoudingswoorde as middelpunt van verhoudingsherstel in die boek Hosea – ‘n sosioretoriese studie 
    Harris, Johannes Christiaan Frederik; Venter, P.M. (Pieter Michiel), 1947- (OpenJournals Publishing, 2009)
    This article reflects on the various nuances in meaning of the relationship terminology used in Hosea. These words are used in combination with one another, although used differently in different contexts. The different ...
  • A theological reflection on the stories of police officers working under a new constitution 
    Burger, Brian; Muller, Julian C. (OpenJournals Publishing, 2009)
    Fighting crime in the new South Africa has taken on new challenges under a new constitution. Using a narrative approach to research, the stories of police officers were listened to and reflected upon theologically. This ...
  • Theological reflections on empire 
    Boesak, Allan Aubrey, 1946- (OpenJournals Publishing, 2009-11-06)
    Since the meeting of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches in Accra, Ghana (2004), and the adoption of the Accra Declaration, a debate has been raging in the churches about globalisation, socio-economic justice, ...
  • Theological remarks on the Accra Confession 
    Haase, Hans-Wilfried (OpenJournals Publishing, 2009-11-06)
    This article provides a critical evaluation of the Accra Confession (WARC 2004). The misery in various regions of the southern hemisphere poses an extreme ethical challenge for the Christian faith; the outcry for justice ...