Browsing Verbum et Ecclesia Volume 28 Issue 1 (2007) by Title

Browsing Verbum et Ecclesia Volume 28 Issue 1 (2007) by Title

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  • Ontluikende kerke - 'n nuwe missionêre beweging. Deel 1 : ontluikende kerke as prototipes van 'n nuwe missionere kerk 
    Niemandt, Cornelius Johannes Petrus (Nelus) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    The article describes Emerging Churches as a 21st century phenomenon. Emerging churches are not a new denomination, but are experimental forms of church life, found in all denominations; formulating and living Christian ...
  • Ou Testament en / in die kerk van Jesus Christus? 
    Snyman, S.D. (Stephanus Daniel), 1954-; Snyman, Fanie, 1954- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    The question raised in this contribution is suggested in the title: Should the place of the Old Testament be regarded as outside of, over against and thus not really part of the church or should the Old Testament be regarded ...
  • Pentecostals' reading of the Old Testament 
    Nel, Malan (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    The question of a valid and viable Pentecostal hermeneutic is discussed leading to the preliminary conclusion that such a hermeneutic would consist of the following elements: the experience of the immanence of God, within ...
  • Philippians 4 : 1-9 from a rhetorical perspective 
    Snyman, A.H. (Andreas Hartman), 1943- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    The aim of this article is to analyse Philippians 4:1-9 from a rhetorical perspective that differs from the typical approach of researchers, who tend to force ancient rhetorical categories on the letter. Using a text-centred ...
  • Pneumatologiese benadering tot die teologie 
    Brand, S.J.P. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    This article investigates the relationship between the subjective experiential side of faith and the objective rational side thereof. The two Theologians, Karl Rahner and John Calvin both propose, from different perspectives, ...
  • Prospects of a Christian ethics of responsibility (part 2) : an assessment of three German versions 
    De Villiers, D.E. (Dawid Etienne) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    In the article three versions of a Christian ethics of responsibility, developed by three German theologians, Wolfgang Huber, Johannes Fischer and Ulrich Körtner, in response to the philosopher Hans Jonas's introduction ...
  • Providence and God's emergent will through prayer as it relates to determinism and healing 
    Pretorius, Mark (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    The paper has a twofold purpose. The first is to explore: if God has settled His plans and He will do what He is going to do, then does it matter whether one prays or not? This section will also deal with the aspect of ...
  • Psalms 69:33-34 in the light of the poor in the Psalter as a whole 
    Groenewald, Alphonso, 1969- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    The Psalter has very often been regarded as the prayer book of the poor. In the Psalms God is portrayed as the saviour of the poor, their hope, their stronghold and liberator - whether these are prayers of an individual ...
  • Riglyne vir 'n verantwoordelike Nuwe Testamentiese verstaan in die homoseksualiteitsdebat. Deel 1 : 'n komplekse saak 
    Steyn, Gert Jacobus (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    This is the first of two contributions that are asking how the New Testament can be used in a responsible manner in the debate about homosexuality. It is clear that this is a complex issue which is driven by subjective ...
  • Riglyne vir 'n verantwoordelike Nuwe-Testamentiese verstaan in die homoseksualiteitsdebat. Deel 2 : Nuwe Testamentiese tekste 
    Steyn, Gert Jacobus (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    This is the second of two contributions that are asking how the New Testament could be used in a responsible manner in the debate about homosexuality. After an introductory discussion about the possibility that the NT ...
  • Rol en taak van die kerk ten opsigte van begrafnisgebruike 
    Oliver, Erna (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    The modern trend to keep death at a distance has a negative impact on Christians. It seems as if the Church is following this societal pattern and is incompetent to provide sufficient information and preparation to church ...
  • Schoonheid als theologisch begrip : Urs von Balthasar's en Van der Leeuw's esthetiek kritisch beschouwd 
    Stoker, W. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    This article will demonstrate why beauty is an important value for the Christian faith. This is done by investigating how beauty has been developed as a theological concept by Hans Urs von Balthasar and Gerardus van der ...
  • Shaping eschatology within science and theology 
    Pretorius, Mark (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    Traditionally, questions about the reign of God, death and resurrection, God's judgment and eternal life, have belonged to eschatology, specifically as presented by Biblical scholars. At times, when eschatology has become ...
  • Sinkretisme as missiologiese uitdaging 
    Kritzinger, J.J. (Johan Jakob); Niemand, S.J.J. (Samuel Jacobus Johannes) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    Religious syncretism is usually seen as the intermingling of two religious systems to the extent that the uniqueness of a specific religion is compromised. It is thus understood as missiologically negative. This article ...
  • Stollen, kristalliseren of verdampen? De collectieve identiteit van christelijke geloofsgemeenschappen in een tijd van individualisering en pluralisering 
    Roest, Henk de, 1959- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    This article addresses the complex issue of the collective identity of Christian communities in a time of individualisation and pluralisation. The emphasis in the 1980's was very much on organising, building and managing ...
  • Veronderstelt de natuur een plan en intelligentie? 
    Vroom, Hendrik M., 1945- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    This contribution analyses the various domains of argumentation in the discussions on intelligent design and creation & evolution: scientific facts, philosophical interpretations on nature and on divinity, and theological ...
  • Βροτὀς. A favorite word of Homer in the Septuagint version of Job 
    Dafni, Evangelia G. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    Βροτὀς, a favourite word used by Homer, appears exclusively in the Septuagint version of Job to express the beauty of the whole man, as an excellent creature of God, who is transient but strives to achieve eternity. He is ...