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

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

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  • A language of hope from a homiletical perspective 
    Vos, C.J.A. (Casparus Johannes Adam), 1945- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    The purpose of a sermon is to give hope when it appears that there is none. This hope must be like a light, breaking through the darkness. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's music is a transition from darkness to light. His music ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Bonhoeffer in South Africa : role model and prophet 
    Meiring, Piet (Pieter Gerhard Jacobus), 1941- (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    Dietrich Bonhoeffer, arguably more than any other European theologian, influenced the way in which South African Christians, clergy and laity alike, have come to see their role in the struggle against apartheid. In his ...
  • Jesus, Judas en 'n stukkie brood. Die betekenis van 'n gebaar in Johannes 13:26 
    Tolmie, D.F. (D. Francois) (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    In the Gospel according to John, Jesus identifies Judas as the traitor in a highly dramatic fashion by handing him a morsel. Although Johannine scholars do not often comment on this gesture, in cases where they do, one ...
  • In defence of partisan justice - an ethical reflection on "the preferential option for the poor" 
    Naude, P.J. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    Can one defend a form of partisan justice? This question is answered in the affirmative in the light of two broad arguments: The theological argument arises from the preferential option for the poor from Latin America, and ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Huwelik as 'instelling van God' (met implikasies vir gay huwelike) 
    De Villiers, Gerda (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    This article focuses on marriage. It appears that marriage is in the first place a social cultural institution with legal implications, and not religious by nature. Concepts and practices regarding marriage change along ...
  • 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 ...
  • Lente in die Teologie : 'n opwindende ligstraal van hoop vir die kerk 
    Muller, Julian C. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    Despite popular opinion, current theology is still in the midst of winter. In this article the nature of spring - of it as the in-between season - is taken as a metaphor for theology: between the lines and prior to the ...
  • 1 Korintiërs 9:24-27 - Kerklike leierskap vra 'n besondere vorm van selfbeheersing 
    Bredenkamp, David Samuel Milne (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    The purpose of this article is to describe Paul's self-control in 1 Corinthians 9 as an example to contemporary church leaders. After ascertaining the framework of 1 Corinthians 8:1 to 11:1 as following Christ in loving ...
  • 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 ...
  • The conqueror motif in chapters 12-13 : a heavenly and an earthly perspective in the Book of Revelation 
    Shin, Eun-Chul (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    The theme of the conqueror motif in the book of Revelation is one of the prominent themes. The theme of the conqueror motif provides various symbolical messages from an exegetical and theological perspective. An alternative ...
  • Does the church deliver? Perceptions amongst South Africans about the role of the church in the HIV / AIDS field 
    Van Dyk, P.J.; Van Dyk, Alet C. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    The aim of this study was to investigate the perceptions of South Africans regarding the church and their attitudes towards HIV-positive people and condom usage. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to investigate ...
  • 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 ...
  • Historiographical issues related to the writing of contemporary history of Christianity 
    Duncan, Graham A. (Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 2007)
    Contemporary history is a fluid concept. Its writing implies commitment and self awareness. The former canons of objectivity, subjectivity and progress as they have traditionally been understood are anachro-nistic. Some ...