Browsing HTS Volume 60, Number 3 (2004) by Title

Browsing HTS Volume 60, Number 3 (2004) by Title

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  • Nie al te wyse Salomo 
    Scheffler, Eben (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    In this article it is argued that although the mere existence of Solomon is in contention in contemporary Old Testament scholarship, a historical Solomon can be accepted. However, this Solomon differs widely from the ...
  • Nuwe Psalmomdigting : die Messias weggelaat? 
    Van Rooy, Harry F. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    In 2001 a new Afrikaans metrical Psalter was published. Although being severely criticised in some circles, it is being used by a number of churches. One of the major criticisms is that it omitted the Messiah from the ...
  • The ongoing Canon debate 
    Schutte, P.J.W. (Philippus Jacobus Wilhelmus) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    The aim of this review article is to participate in the current “canon debate” among biblical scholars. The collection of essays, The Canon Debate, edited by Lee Martin McDonald and James A Sanders and published in November ...
  • Ontferming “beyond” vergeving als weg naar heling en heelheid : een theoretisch model voor narratief pastoraat 
    Dreyer, Yolanda; Van der Schaaf, Tiny; Schaaf, Tiny van der (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    The article explores the model of Christie Neuger with regard to pastoral counselling with women who have been sexually violated in an ecclesial context. This model is complemented by the narrative philosophy of Paul ...
  • Opstanding van Jesus Christus as historiese gebeure 
    Van Eck, Ernest (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    In this article the understanding of the resurrection of Jesus by William Lane Craig, Gerd Lüdemann and John Dominic Crossan are used as starting point to discuss two issues with regard to the study of the resurrection of ...
  • Postmoderne epistemologie en postkoloniale hermeneutiek 
    Van Aarde, A.G. (Andries G.) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    Postcolonial hermeneutics is concerned with linguistic, cultural and geographical transfer. Within the framework of biblical studies it explores strategies of interpreting texts from the situation of previously colonised ...
  • Psalm 101 : inaugural address or social code of conduct? 
    Botha, Philippus Jacobus (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    The article presents a literary and social-scientific analysis of the text of Psalm 101. The ideological purpose of the text seems to have been more than a mere declaration of intent made by someone about to ascend the ...
  • Psalms as himnes in ’n liturgiese konteks 
    Vos, C.J.A. (Casparus Johannes Adam), 1945- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    In many ways the psalms fulfill a bridging function between divergent denominations that previously avoided each other. In the Hebrew text of the Psalter most of the psalms bear clear titles. None of the titles of the ...
  • A public practical theological theory for religious education of secularised youth 
    Dreyer, Yolanda (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    In the postmodern world young people no longer accept the values advocated by the institutionalised church as unquestionably relevant to their lives, one of the reasons for this being that the supremacy of the Christian ...
  • Reviewing history in apocalyptic literature as ideological strategy 
    Venter, P.M. (Pieter Michiel), 1947- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    Reviews of history are ideological constructions. This article investigates historical reviews in the apocalyptic literature of Daniel and Ethiopic Enoch. In Daniel 2 a fourfold scheme of successive kingdoms/empires/eras ...
  • Stories about care : women in a historically disadvantaged community infected and/or affected by HIV/AIDS 
    Muller, Julian C.; Pienaar, Sunette (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004-09)
    Black women in previously disadvantaged communities in South Africa carry the burden of triple oppression: (a) the social engineering policies synonymous with apartheid have marginalised women economically and socially; ...
  • Teenswoordige geskiedenis : Michel Foucault in gesprek met die teologie 
    Beukes, C.J. (Cornelius Johannes); Beukes, Johann (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    Philosopher Michel Foucault’s work has become a major strand of what is often referred to as “postmodern theology”. The wider relevance of his work for theology nevertheless still remains unexamined. This contribution ...
  • Verby objektivisme en relativisme : op weg na nuwe fondamente vir historiese Jesus-studies 
    Ingram, Riaan (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    In light of the contemporary epistemological discussion with regard to historical Jesus-studies and historiography in general, recent scholarship proposes that historical criticism and creativity should be combined to form ...
  • The Vorlage of Psalm 45:6-7 (44:7-8) in Hebrews 1:8-9 
    Steyn, Gert Jacobus (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    The origin and text form of Psalm 45:6-7 (44:7-8) in Hebrews 1:8-9 are investigated. On a tradition-historical level it is established that Psalm 45:1-2b was quoted in 4Q171 in early Judaism, but in early Christianity, ...
  • Witchcraft and its impact on black African Christians : a lacuna in the ministry of the Hervormde Kerk in Suidelike Afrika 
    Manala, Matsobane J. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    Witchcraft is presented as a threat to the life and well-being of the people of Africa, their embracement of Christianity notwithstanding. This article seeks to highlight the negative impact of witchcraft beliefs and ...
  • A woman praised by women is better than a woman praised by seven men 
    Loader, J.A. (James Alfred), 1945- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    The title, a parody on Ruth 4:15bb and Proverbs 31:28, counterposes the motif of praise in the final scene of what is probably the opus classicum for the foregrounding of women in the Old Testament with the same motif in ...