Browsing Verbum et Ecclesia Volume 30 Issue 2 (2009) by Title

Browsing Verbum et Ecclesia Volume 30 Issue 2 (2009) by Title

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  • Manichaeism : its sources and influences on Western Christianity 
    Van Oort, Johannes (Hans) (OpenJournals Publishing, 2009)
    The aim of this paper is twofold. First, it will discuss the origins of Manichaeism, a gnostic-Christian world religion that was founded by the prophet Mani (216-276). My discussion of the origins of Manichaeism may serve ...
  • Missional church and local constraints : a Dutch perspective 
    Brouwer, Rein (OpenJournals Publishing, 2009)
    The missional church concept promises to guide local churches in the direction of a new identity and mission. It is a response to a sense of ecclesiological and congregational urgency that is felt all over the world. In ...
  • Narratiewe benadering tot die liturgie 
    Muller, Julian C.; Bosman, Lourens Lemmer (OpenJournals, 2009)
    The fact that current liturgical renewal is not based on sound theological reflection, is cause for concern. A narrative approach to liturgy is therefore proposed, which would allow a better connection between the cultural ...
  • Persuasion in 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 
    Snyman, A.H. (Andreas Hartman), 1943- (OpenJournals, 2009)
    In this article, 1 Corinthians 1:1–9 is analysed from a perspective that differs from the typical approach of researchers, who tend to force ancient rhetorical categories on the letter. The analysis is done in terms of ...
  • Poverty and pastoral counselling : design for an extensive research project 
    Van Rensburg, Johan Janse, 1946- (OpenJournals, 2009)
    Poverty is arguably the most common and devastating social disease in the world. It is not, however, only a social, political or economic problem. Knowing how to respond to the calling of caring for the poor is an incredible ...
  • Psalm 118 (117 LXX) in Luke-Acts : application of a 'New Exodus Motif' 
    Kwon, Hyuk J. (OpenJournals Publishing, 2009)
    This contribution explores the presence of Psalm 118 (117 LXX) in Luke-Acts. The Wirkungsgeschichte of Psalm 118 will be traced by means of a twofold approach: from a traditional-historical and a hermeneutical angle with ...