Browsing HTS Volume 56, Number 2&3 (2000) by Title

Browsing HTS Volume 56, Number 2&3 (2000) by Title

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  • Barth, Schleiermacher and the task of dogmatics 
    Heron, Alasdair I.C. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2000)
    The article focuses on the similarities and differences between Friedrich Schleiermacher's and Karl Barth's views on the task and nature of dogmatics. It shows that Schleiermacher sought to awaken in his hearers an awareness ...
  • Belydenisvorming as kanonisering van geloofsoortuigings 
    Breytenbach, A.P.B. (Andries Petrus Bernardus), 1944- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2000)
    This article deals with aspects of the process which underlies the shaping of formal creeds. Two stages are investigated: A preliminary stage in which a community of faith reacts in a polemic way to contextual questions ...
  • Calvyn se leer oor die kerk 
    Botha, S.J. (Schalk Jacobus), 1936- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2000)
    A few aspects of Calvin's teachings on the church are pointed out to encourage the two churches involved in the Hervormde Theological Training to reconsider what Calvin himself has to say. This should not be done only ...
  • Doop as die deur tot die nagmaal : 'n perspektief op kinderdeelname aan die nagmaal 
    Otto, Johan (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2000)
    This article investigates the relationship between Baptism and the Eucharist and argues that baptism forms the gateway to meaningfully participating in the Eucharist. Children are excluded from participation in the ...
  • Dualistiese antropologie by Paulus? 
    Pelser, G.M.M. (Gerhardus Marthinus Maritz) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2000)
    The question as to whether Paul's anthropology can be qualified as dualistic is, with a few exceptions, usually answered in the negative. However, although the vast majority of scholars favour the negative answer, it cannot ...
  • Enkele opmerkings oor die godsdienstig-teologiese insigte wat na vore kom in die Gelofte van 1838 en daarna by die onderhouding daarvan 
    Pont, A.D. (Adriaan Drost), 1927- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2000)
    In this study it is noted that after the Battle of Colenso on 15 December 1899 and the Battle of Nooitgedacht on 13 December 1900, the Boer commandos held special meetings to commemorate the Voortrekker Vow of 1838 and ...
  • Evolutionary biology as a link between religion and knowledge 
    Du Toit, Cornel W. (Cornelius Willem), 1953- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2000)
    It would appear that the epistemological tradition of the West is culminating in the present science-religion debate. The evolutionary model is being used increasingly in different disciplines as a guideline to understand ...
  • Gabriel Marcel se lewe en werk as agtergrond vir sy benadering tot God, Deel I 
    Wolff, Ernst (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2000)
    This essay gives an introduction to Gabriel Marcel that focuses on his approach to God. The biography of Marcel's life is sketched as the contingent origin and setting of his work. It is indicated where and how his life ...
  • Haus Elis und das Haus Davids : wie Gott sein Wort zurucknehmen kann 
    Loader, J.A. (James Alfred), 1945- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2000)
    The interpretation of the rejection of Abiathar in terms of the Eli tradition offers an important indication of the intention of the Succession Narrative. The work does not only have a positive as well as a negative tendency ...
  • Healing the wounds of the nations : towards a common mission of the Churches 
    Muller-Fahrenholz, Geiko (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2000)
    In what ways can the Churches be - or become - healing agents for their people? The article argues that churches are communities of remembering. And as remembering centers around the Crucified, the "wounded" (H Nouwen), ...
  • Hermeneutiese uitgangspunte in historiese-Jesus navorsing, Deel1 : sosiaal-wetenskaplike vooronderstellings 
    Geyser, Piet A. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2000)
    The aim of this article is to reflect on social-scientific theories, models and methods in historical Jesus research. The discussion focuses on five epistemological aspects. The first aspect is the social conditioning ...
  • The institutionalization of Jesus' charismatic authority, Part 1: indirect Christology - direct Christology 
    Dreyer, Yolanda; Van Aarde, A.G. (Andries G.) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2000)
    This study concerns an investigation of the evolution of the Jesus tradition. Christological titles are studied in terms of the social theory of the institutionalization of charismatic authority. It makes use of Anthony ...
  • Is daar 'n Afrikaanse filosofiese tradisie? 
    Duvenage, Pieter (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2000)
    This article asks whether there is an Afrikaans philosophical tradition. The answer to this question is a qualified no, but it is nevertheless argued that there is something like an Afrikaans philosophical approach. In the ...
  • Kerklike eenheid tussen die Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika en die Hervormde Kerk in Suidelike Afrika 
    Van Wyk, I.W.C. (Ignatius William Charles) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2000)
    Church unity between the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika (NHKA) and the Hervormde Kerk in Suidelike Afrika (HKSA) was a theme that was not even discussed in the past. The reason: the mission policy of the NHKA was ...
  • Morele genesing van die Suid-Afrikaanse samelewing : die bydrae van die Afrikaanse kerke 
    De Villiers, D.E. (Dawid Etienne) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2000)
    In this article an attempt is made to determine the potential contribution of the Afrikaans churches to the moral healing of the South African society. In order to do this an analysis is first of all made of the characteristics, ...
  • Onaanvaarbare verskeidenheid in Galasiers : ekklesia en sunagoge 
    Van Aarde, A.G. (Andries G.); Botma, M.A. (Michael Andries); Koekemoer, J.H. (Johannes Hendrik), 1935- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2000)
    This article proceeds from the thesis that the formula 'ekklesia' forms the basis of Pauline ecclesiology. To be "in Christ" means to participate in the "Sache Jesu". Participation also means that the believer becomes ...
  • Perspektief op die nuwe Psalmomdigting 
    Vos, C.J.A. (Casparus Johannes Adam), 1945- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2000)
    The envisaged versification of all 150 psalms in Afrikaans has been completed. The article focuses on the following aspects: the Psalter as a song book; the Psalter as a poetry book; the new versification of the Psalter ...
  • Quid est veritas? Augustinus oor waarheid en leuen - en latere ontwikkelings 
    Van Wyk, J.H. (Amie) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2000)
    In this article the author investigates the (very difficult) issue of truth and lying. What does it mean to speak the truth and when does a person tell a lie? The Augustinian as well as post-Augustinian views are enumerated ...
  • The relationship between the Hervormde Kerk in Suidelike Afrika and the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika in the new South Afrika : co-existence or merger? 
    Manala, Matsobane J. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2000)
    The article points out that the debate on church unity cannot be confined to either a spiritual or structural perspective.It is argued that the church, visible or invisible, is a given reality. Racially based beliefs are ...
  • Relevansie van die historiese Jesus-ondersoek vir kerklike teologie 
    Van Aarde, A.G. (Andries G.) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2000)
    The aim of this article is to reflect on the implications of historical Jesus research for the theology of the church. It focuses on the relation between the pre-Easter Jesus and the post-Easter kerygmatic tradition. First, ...