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  • Reading Proverbs 3:1-12 in its social and ideological context 
    Prinsloo, Gert Thomas Marthinus (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002)
    Proverbs 3:1-12 is a masterful example of Hebrew poetry. It is quite permissible to analyse and enjoy the poem for its own sake. However, it should be taken into account that the text was written from a wisdom perspective, ...
  • Reading Psalm 112 as a "midrash" on Psalm 111 
    Prinsloo, Gert Thomas Marthinus (Old Testament Society of South Africa, 2019)
    Psalms 111 and 112 are “twin” poems displaying similar characteristics such as the superscript הללו יה , an acrostic form, and shared vocabulary. Surprisingly, the shared characteristics are noted, but the poems often ...
  • The reception of Daniel Chapter 2 in the commentary ascribed to Ephrem the Syrian Church Father 
    Botha, Philippus Jacobus (Department of Ancient Languages, University of Pretoria, 2006)
    Ephrem the Syrian (ca. 306-373 CE) was perhaps the most influential Father of Syriac-speaking Christianity. Chapter 2 of the Syriac commentary on Daniel ascribed to him is investigated in this paper: The biblical (Peshi ...
  • The reception of Matthew 27 : 19b (Pilate's wife's dream) in the early Church 
    Van der Bergh, Ronald Henry (Department of Ancient Languages, University of Pretoria, 2012)
    The mysterious dream of Pilate’s wife and its recounting to her husband (Matthew 27:19b) occupies a significant place in discussions on Pilate’s guilt. The present article aims to investigate the reception of this text ...
  • Reconstructing rhetorical strategies from the text of Galatians - syntax-based discourse as a monitoring device 
    Swart, G.J. (Gerhardus Jacobus), 1955- (Faculty of Theology of the University of the Orange Free State, 2007)
    This paper focuses on areas of overlap between linguistic and rhetorical analyses of Paul's Letter to the Galatians. The question is raised whether and to what extent conclusions drawn from a text immanent linguistic ...
  • (Reën)boog na die sondvloed (Gen 9:12-17) 
    Stander, Hennie (Hendrik Frederik), 1953- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2002)
    The Hebrew word which is used for “rainbow” in Genesis 9:13,16 can also be translated as an archer’s “bow”. It is interesting to note that all the ancient writers used the latter meaning (“war bow”) in their interpretation ...
  • The relationship between Psalms 25 and 37 
    Botha, Philippus Jacobus (Old Testament Society of South Africa, 2007)
    The similarities between Psalms 25 and 37 are investigated. This pertains to the vocabulary and expressions used in the two psalms, their alphabetic form, and the theological point of view expressed. It is argued that the ...
  • Repliek op Van der Watt se artikel oor ‘Intertekstualiteit en oorinterpretasie : verwysings na Genesis 28:12 in Johannes 1:51?’ 
    Stander, Hennie (Hendrik Frederik), 1953- (AOSIS Open Journals, 2017-10-24)
    This article is a response to an article of Van der Watt titled ‘Intertextuality and over-interpretation: References to Genesis 28:12 in John 1:51?’ (2016). He states in this article that his aim is ‘to illustrate the ...
  • Rewriting and the Gospels 
    Allen, Garrick V. (Sage, 2018-09)
    This article explores the ways in which the New Testament functions as a witness to Jewish literary production, focusing on the concept of rewritten scripture. I argue that Matthew’s relationship to Mark offers insight ...
  • Rhetoric and argument in Chapter VI of Jerome's Vita Malchi Monachi Captivi 
    Botha, Philippus Jacobus; Kritzinger, J.P.K. (Jacobus) (Insitute for Afro-Hellenic Studies, 2013)
    The authors argue that the density of rhetorical devices in Chapter VI of Jerome’s Vita Malchi Monachi Captivi not only serves as proof of Jerome’s literary competence, but also informs the reader about the real purpose ...
  • A rhetorical (and stylistic) analysis of (Ps.)-Chrysostom's De terrae motu 
    Stander, Hennie (Hendrik Frederik), 1953- (Greek Orthodox Patriarchate, 2019)
    The impact of Chrysostom’s rhetorical training on his preaching and writings has consistently attracted the attention of scholars. Interestingly, Chrysostom himself denounced the use of empty rhetoric by Christian preachers ...
  • The rhetorical function of questions and answers in Old Testament worship - a case study of Psalm 24 
    Botha, Philippus Jacobus (Baptist Union of Southern Africa, 2009)
    No abstract available.
  • The rising of dawn - an investigation of the spatial and religious background of "dawn" in Psalm 139:7-12 
    Sutton, Lodewyk (Unisa Press, 2011)
    This paper focuses on the meaning of shaḥar ( ) in Psalm 139:7-12. A comparison will be made between Psalm 139:7-12 in the Old Testament and mythological imagery in the ancient Near East to get a better understanding ...
  • Robertson’s century : the reception and impact of an epoch-making grammar of the Greek New Testament 
    Swart, G.J. (Gerhardus Jacobus), 1955- (OpenJournals Publishing, 2014-11-20)
    The author endeavours, firstly, to present a vivid account of the reception that A.T. Robertson’s A grammar of the Greek New Testament in the light of historical research found in scholarly circles when first published ...
  • Romanos Melodos, 'On the Massacre of the Innocents' : a perspective on ekphrasis as a method of patristic exegesis 
    Barkhuizen, J.H., 1940- (Classical Association of South Africa, 2007)
    The rhetorical genre of ekphrasis was widely employed by patristic and Byzantine authors, especially in their homiletic output. Here we have especially in mind the descriptive homily : As opposed to the exegetical homily, ...
  • Romanos the Melodist : 'On Adam and Eve and the nativity" : Introduction with annotated translation 
    Barkhuizen, J.H., 1940- (Departement of Ancient Languages, University of Pretoria, 2008)
    Since the complete English translation of the works of Romanos (poetic homilies usually called ‘kontakia’) by M. Carpenter, which is not only out of print but is also marred by frequent errors, two English translations ...
  • The significance of the second cave episode in Jerome’s Vita Malchi 
    Kritzinger, J.P.K. (Jacobus); Botha, Philippus Jacobus (OpenJournals Publishing, 2014-05-16)
    The authors argue that the second cave episode in Jerome’s Vita Malchi Monachi Captivi should, in view of the similarities with the first cave episode and the high incidence of literary devices employed in it, be recognised ...
  • The social setting and strategy of Psalm 34 
    Botha, Philippus Jacobus (Old Testament Society of South Africa, 1997)
    This paper endeavours to use the social setting of Psalm 34 as a key to its interpretation. The literary, social, and ideological dimensions of the text are analysed in order to determine its textual strategy, intent and ...
  • Social values and the interpretation of Psalm 123 
    Botha, Philippus Jacobus (Old Testament Society of South Africa, 2001)
    It is contended in this article that Biblical texts can no longer be interpreted without taking cognisance of the contribution that the social sciences can make to the process of interpretation. Psalm 123 is analysed ...
  • Social values in the book of Obadiah 
    Botha, Philippus Jacobus (Old Testament Society of South Africa, 2003)
    This paper presents a poetic and social-scientific analysis of the book of Obadiah. It suggests that the social and theological problems to which the book forms a response is the attempt of the people of Judah to come ...