Geyser-Fouche, Ananda B.2017-12-062017-12-062017-09-22Geyser-Fouche, A., 2017, ‘Die kerk vanaf die Ou Testament en die Nuwe Testament tot vandag I: “Voortsetting, vervanging of transformasie?”’ HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies 73(1), a4570. https:// DOI.org/ 10.4102/hts.v73i1.4570.0259-9422 (print)2072-8050 (online)10.4102/hts.v73i1.4570http://hdl.handle.net/2263/63438This research is part of the project, ‘Second Temple Literature and Qumran’, directed by Dr Ananda Geyser-Fouche of the Department Old Testament Studies, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria.In this article the concept of ‘church’ in the Old Testament is investigated, the way this concept started, developed and evolved is discussed, and then the question is asked whether it is possible to employ this concept in our current context. The concepts and terms in the Old Testament which were later translated and developed into the concept ‘church’, are studied first. Secondly the traditional arguments to employ these Old Testament texts to the concept of ‘church’ will be discussed. Finally a study on the nature of Old Testament texts will be conducted as well as the probable authority that it can or may have in other cultures and times in order to examine whether the Old Testament may have something to say about ecclesiology.Afrikaans© 2017. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.ChurchOld TestamentCulturesEcclesiologyChurch continuity from old to new testamentTransformation of religious institutionsChurch history and theological developmentTheology articles SDG-04SDG-04: Quality educationTheology articles SDG-10SDG-10: Reduced inequalitiesTheology articles SDG-16SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutionsArticle