Browsing Theology by Author "Maartens, P.J."

Browsing Theology by Author "Maartens, P.J."

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  • Critical dialogue of structure and reader in Romans 11: 16-24 
    Maartens, P.J. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1997)
    A critical dialogue of structure and reader interprets Paul's allegory of the 'wild olive branches' beyond functionalistic methods of interpretation. Structuralism analyses the antithetical contrasts of the 'wild' ...
  • Inference and relevance in Paul's allegory of the wild olive tree 
    Maartens, P.J. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1997)
    Relevance theory accounts for Paul's preference for 'the wild olive' tree in using horticultural practices of grafting to symbolise his mission to the Gentiles. The olive tree facilitates inclusive imagery. The principle ...
  • The vindication of the righteous in Romans 8:31-39 : inference and relevance 
    Maartens, P.J. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1995)
    This article explores the relevance and inferences of 'suffering righteousness' in the inter-textual references within Romans 4, 5 and 8. The primary objective is to determine the contextual implications of the vindication of ...