Browsing Research Articles (Old Testament Studies) by Issue Date

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  • "Literêr-historiese" lees van 'n teks 
    Human, Dirk J. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1999)
    The discussion on methodology in the South African exegetical and hermeneutical debate has not been completed yet. Several contributions during the past six years have kept this debate alive. Nevertheless, the duration ...
  • Oue weier om te verdwyn 
    Le Roux, J.H. (Jurie Hendrik), 1944- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2000)
    This article deals with some aspects of presentday Pentateuchal research. It is stated that although the basic elements of nineteenth century Pentateuch criticism still prevail, the study of the Pentateuch has also changed ...
  • William (Wil) Vosloo - 'n Bybel-wetenskaplike wat die Ou Testament vir die volk wou oopbreek 
    Human, Dirk J. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2000)
    W Vosloo (1934- ) is one of the fine Old Testament scholars in South Africa. His work on the exposition and understanding of the Bible in general, and on the Old Testament in particular, counts to the core contributions ...
  • Understanding the concept of "time" in Daniel 
    Venter, P.M. (Pieter Michiel), 1947- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2000)
    The temporal axis of apocalypses has always invited a wide range of interpretations. Not only dispensational schemes since the Christian era, but especially contemporary mass suicides arising from activist millennialism, ...
  • Gebed: 'n Proses wat verandering bemiddel 
    Human, Dirk J. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2001)
    Prayer is an integral part of the believer's communion with God. It reflects different dimensions and functions in the faith-relationship between God and man. Worship, praise, thanksgiving, intercession, petition, confession ...
  • Waar is Abraham dan? 
    Le Roux, J.H. (Jurie Hendrik), 1944- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2001)
    This article deals with some aspects of the historical Abraham. Reference is made to an Afrikaans author, Karel Schoeman, and his novel, "Verliesfontein". In this work Schoeman attempts to enter the history of a town and ...
  • Psalm 69:23a-30b and divine retribution - a question of Ma'at? 
    Groenewald, Alphonso, 1969- (Old Testament Society of South Africa, 2002)
    The strophe comprising the cola 23a-30b is characterised by a remarkable series of imprecations which the supplicant directs against all those enemies who act against him in villainy (23a-29b). The supplicant appeals to ...
  • Jesaja 36-39 - sinkroniese en diakroniese lees van 'n teks 
    Le Roux, J.H. (Jurie Hendrik), 1944-; Cronje, S.I. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002)
    There has been growing interest in the book of Isaiah, particularly with regard to the unity of the book. The current debate has grown out of the discontent of more and more researchers with the historical-critical methods ...
  • An ideal for leadership - Psalm 72 : the (wise)king - royal mediation of God's universal reign : words on leadership 
    Human, Dirk J. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002)
    Psalm 72 propounds illuminating theological perspectives on leadership. The central figure in the psalm is the king. Throughout the Ancient Near East the king played a distinctive role, not only in contemporary politics, ...
  • The "book of life" (Psalm 69:29) - a question of life or death? 
    Groenewald, Alphonso, 1969- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2003)
    The image “book of life” is mentioned expressis verbis in Psalm 69:29a. The supplicant appeals to God to erase his enemies from the “book of life”. The aim of this paper is to elaborate on this image. Quite varied notions ...
  • Teologie kroniek : Skrifverstaan en die Nuwe Hervorming 
    Human, Dirk J. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2003)
    During the last decade a group of South African theologians have stirred a part of the Afrikaans ecclesiastical community with statements and arguments on several faith issues, including the interpretation of the Bible. ...
  • Historical review in the Damascus Document 
    Venter, P.M. (Pieter Michiel), 1947- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2003)
    This study investigates five historical reviews in the Damascus Document. It analyses the way in which traditional schemas and historical patterns are integrated in the Document. As history reflects the ideology of its ...
  • Von Harnack, Marcion en die Ou Testament 
    Le Roux, J.H. (Jurie Hendrik), 1944- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2003)
    This article focusses on Adolf Von Harnack's profound study of Marcion, a theologian of the second century. He was amongst other things fascinated by Marcion's view of the Old Testament. Marcion rejected the Old Testament ...
  • Once again methods : is there a method in the madness? 
    Groenewald, Alphonso, 1969- (Old Testament Society of South Africa, 2004)
    The discussion on methodology in the South African exegetical arena is still continuing. Over the past decades, several contributions have kept this debate alive. The aim of this article is to contribute to this ongoing ...
  • Telematiese onderrig en teologiese opleiding : blikpunte op moontlike probleme 
    De Villiers, Gerda; Lombaard, Christoffel Johannes Stephanus (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2004)
    The new medium of the internet offers possibilities for teaching Theology unforeseen by previous generations of theological scholars. In this paper, the authors explore some difficulties inherent in such theological ...
  • Yahweh, the Israelite high God bends down to uplift the downrodden : perspectives on the incomparability of Yahweh in Psalm 113 
    Human, Dirk J. (Stellenbosch University: Department of Ancient Studies, 2004)
    The purpose of this article is to interpret the text of Psalm 113 theologically as a portrayal of the Israelite God, Yahweh. In order to do this the composition of the text, its genre and literary context, text analysis, ...
  • Atonement through blood in Leviticus 
    Venter, P.M. (Pieter Michiel), 1947- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2005)
    In the book of Leviticus the notion of reconciliation is used in a cultic context. Sacrifice and blood are the main means in the cult for reconciling man with God. This study investigates reconciliation in Leviticus in ...
  • God accepts a broken spirit and a contrite heart - thoughts on penitence, forgiveness and reconciliation in Psalm 51 
    Human, Dirk J. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2005)
    A concern with reconciliation amidst broken relationships permeates the religious discourse of human spirituality. In addition, in the history of Christian spirituality in particular, the role of penitence has been considered ...
  • Realism and non-realism in Old Testament theology : a formal-logical and religious-philosophical assessment 
    Gericke, Jacobus Wilhelm (Old Testament Society of South Africa, 2006)
    In contemporary Old Testament theology there is no consensus among its practitioners as to how we should perceive the relation between the intra-textual representations of YHWH and their supposed counterpart in extra-textual ...
  • Ontwikkeling van monoteïsme in Israel as agtergrond vir die verstaan van die JHWH-mlk-psalms 
    Snyman, Deon Wilhelm (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2006)
    The YHWH-mlk-psalms (Pss 47, 93, 96-99) are some of the best-known psalms in the Old Testament. The terminology, themes, images and ideas within these psalms suggest the existence of a strong common link. Since the beginning ...