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  • Rahab and Esther in Josephus - an intertextual approach 
    Swart, G.J. (Gerhardus Jacobus), 1955- (Department of Ancient Languages, University of Pretoria, 2006)
    This study compares the Josephan version of the stories of Rahab and Esther to the respective biblical versions, applying an intertextual approach and demonstrating the advantages that such a method has against a one-dimensional ...
  • Rahab, illa meretrix 
    Kritzinger, J.P.K. (Jacobus) (Department of Ancient Languages, University of Pretoria, 2006)
    This article focuses on the controversial Biblical figure, Rahab, the harlot of Jericho, and especially how the Latin Church fathers saw her. Rahab, whose story is told in the second chapter of the book of Joshua, betrayed ...
  • Raised eyes and humble hearts : the body as/in space in Pss 123 and 131 
    Prinsloo, Gert Thomas Marthinus (Old Testament Society of South Africa, 2023)
    As a mobile spatial field, the human body is a space and functions in space. The body governs spatial orientation and perceptions of direction, location and distance and determines human experiences and representations of ...
  • Reading 'Bel and the Dragon' as narrative : a comparison between the Old Greek and Theodotion 
    Van der Bergh, Ronald Henry (Department of Ancient Languages, University of Pretoria, 2009)
    Narrative theory, especially as it pertains to biblical narrative, is in a nebulous state. This article points out the enduring importance of narrative criticism for biblical narrative by way of a comparison between the ...
  • Reading Habakkuk 3 in the light of ancient unit delimiters 
    Prinsloo, Gert Thomas Marthinus (AOSIS Open Journals, 2013-08-05)
    Habakkuk 3 is one of the most controversial texts in the Hebrew Bible. Diverging opinions have been expressed on literally every facet of the text. Quite surprising though, interpreters are virtually unanimous in their ...
  • 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 ...
  • Respect for Nature! Umweltethik und -ästhetik in Brandis und Ziemeks Ruf der Tiefe und Julia Boehmes Conni rettet die Tiere 
    Tchiha, Klaus Tezokeng (Association for German Studies in Southern Africa, 2021-12)
    This article endorses Paul Taylors concepts of environmental ethics compiled in the book Respect for Nature. A theory of Environmental Ethics. (1986 / 2011) It is based on the premise that literature plays a pivotal role ...
  • Revisiting the ‘kriegerischer Gott’ of the Akkadian period 
    Van Dijk-Coombe, Renate M. (MDPI, 2023-09)
    Boehmer’s Die Entwicklung der Glyptik während der Akkad-Zeit (1965), although nearly 60 years old, is still the major work on the cylinder seals of the Akkadian Period (2334–2150 BCE). It examines different themes and ...
  • 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 ...