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  • Proximate and starch composition of marama (Tylosema esculentum) storage roots during an annual growth period 
    Hamunyela, Maria H.; Nepolo, Emmanuel; Emmambux, Mohammad Naushad (Academy of Science of South Africa, 2020-05)
    The aim of this study was to determine the most suitable time for harvesting marama (Tylosema esculentum) root as an alternative source of novel starch by evaluating the quality of marama root and its starch during growth ...
  • Proximity coupled fed wideband printed magneto–electric dipole antenna 
    Joubert, Johan; Odendaal, J.W. (Johann Wilhelm) (Wiley Open Access, 2021-10)
    Results are presented fora wideband printed magneto-electric dipole antenna. The printed electric dipole and reflector are separated by an air-gap and is fed with a coaxial transmission line and a printed proximity ...
  • The proximity of sexual violence to schools : evidence from a township in South Africa 
    Breetzke, Gregory Dennis; Fabris-Rotelli, Inger Nicolette; Modiba, Jacob Mantjitji; Edelstein, Ian S. (Springer, 2021-04)
    Schools are unique places that greatly influence the daily lives of learners. Examining any factors that may be contributing to school absenteeism and dropout rates is vital as gaining an education is central to reducing ...
  • Proxy indicators as measure of local economic dispositions in South Africa : an exploratory study 
    Barnard, Nico; Oranje, Mark (University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa, 2014)
    Despite rapid advances and sizeable middle-class formation in many African countries, development planning is still frustrated by the absence of reliable, relevant and up-to-date data. Even though South Africa is in a ...
  • Pruning quality affects infection of Acacia mangium and A. crassicarpa by Ceratocystis acaciivora and Lasiodiplodia theobromae 
    Tarigan, Marthin; Wingfield, Michael J.; Van Wyk, Marelize; Tjahjono, Budi; Roux, Jolanda (National Inquiry Services Centre (NISC), 2011)
    Pruning (singling) is a common silvicultural practice in commercial Acacia plantations because these trees tend to have multiple stems. The wounds resulting from pruning are susceptible to infection by pathogens. ...
  • Psalm 1 as liedteks - 'n literere en teologiese evaluering 
    Vos, C.J.A. (Casparus Johannes Adam), 1945- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2003)
    The publishing of the Liedboek (2001) emphasises the importance of the psalms for liturgy and hymnology. All 150 psalms in the Liedboek were versified by T T Cloete. In this article the structure and form of Psalm 1 is ...
  • 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 ...
  • Psalm 104 in the early Monarchy? Revisiting author and date 
    Pistorius, Hendrik Gerhardus (Unisa Press, 2019)
    Akhenaten used a centralised cult and monolatrism to achieve political stability in Egypt. Hammurabi used Marduk as chief deity in Babylonia to centralise power and create political and religious stability in his kingdom. ...
  • Psalm 108 and the quest for closure to the exile 
    Botha, Philippus Jacobus (Old Testament Society of South Africa, 2010)
    Ps 108 is studied as a composition sui generis in terms of its poetic features and ideological intent. It is subsequently also compared to its two donor texts (Ps 57 and Ps 60) to determine how the selection and editorial ...
  • 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 ...
  • Psalm 118 and social values in ancient Israel 
    Botha, Philippus Jacobus (Old Testament Society of South Africa, 2003)
    The relationship between the dramatis personae mentioned in Psalm 118 is investigated to determine for whom the psalm was intended in its present form and what the author or final editor wanted to communicate with the ...
  • Psalm 132 and its compositional context(s) 
    Human, Dirk J. (University of Stellenbosch, Department of Old and New Testament, 2017)
    Psalm 132 can be interpreted from various compositional contexts. In every new compositional context different nuances add value to the significance of the text. Psalm 132 can be interpreted as a single psalm, and as part ...
  • Psalm 133 as a response to xenophobic attitudes in South Africa today 
    Ndoga, Sampson S. (Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Limpopo, 2009)
    Psalm 133 celebrates brotherly unity as an ideal that commands divine blessing. Similarly, the African philosophical outlook of “ubuntu” upholds that ideal. With that common ideological perspective within the biblical and ...
  • Psalm 136 : 'n liturgie as herinnering en herbelewenis van God se krag in die skepping en in die geskiedenis 
    Human, Dirk J. (Reformed Theological College, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2005)
    Psalm 136 is a litany in which elements of the Israelite thanksgiving hymn give expression to the celebration of the character and deeds of Yahweh. In the cult of ancient Israel this poem has probably functioned as liturgy ...
  • Psalm 150 according to the Septuagint : integrating translation and tradition criticism into modern Septuagint exegesis 
    Dafni, Evangelia G. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2006)
    The attempt to detect Theology in the linguistic deviations and divergencies of the Septuagint (LXX) with the Massoretic Text (MT), presupposes the use of certain exegetical methods. Of course, this implies methods to be ...
  • Psalm 16 (LXX Ps 15) and Acts of the Apostles - Part I 
    Groenewald, Alphonso, 1969- (Old Testament Society of South Africa, 2008)
    Psalm 16 is one of the most well-known Psalm texts of the Psalter. This can be attributed, among other reasons, to the fact that the NT, specifically the Acts of the Apostles, applied this text to the life of Jesus of ...
  • Psalm 16 (LXX Ps 15) and Acts of the Apostles part II 
    Groenewald, Alphonso, 1969- (Old Testament Society of South Africa, 2008)
    Psalm 16 is one of the most well-known texts of the Psalter. This can be attributed to, amongst other things, the fact that the NT, specifically Acts of the Apostles, applied this text to the life of Jesus of Nazareth. The ...
  • Psalm 2 as lied teks - 'n literere en teologiese evaluering 
    Vos, C.J.A. (Casparus Johannes Adam), 1945- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    The publishing of the Liedboek (2001) emphasizes the importance of the psalms for liturgy and hymnology. All 150 psalms in the Liedboek were versified by T T Cloete. In this article Psalm 2 is analysed from different ...
  • Psalm 26 and Proverbs : tracing wisdom themes 
    Potgieter, Annette (OpenJournals Publishing, 2014-05-13)
    The discernment of Psalm 26 as a cultic psalm has prevented noticing vital connections with wisdom literature. These connections with Proverbs and other known wisdom psalms provide clues for the composition of Psalm 26 to ...
  • Psalm 27:4 – to reflect in his temple : communion with YHWH as the culmination of the journey of life 
    Botha, Philippus Jacobus (AOSIS, 2021-05-13)
    Since the time of Mowinckel, the verb בקר (pi) in Psalm 27:4 was often interpreted as referring to a priest’s function of examining an offering. The parallel part of the verse and other intratextual and intertextual ...