Malan, Gert Jacobus2017-10-302017-10-302017-09-28Malan, G.J., 2017, ‘Hervormde Barthiaanse Skrifbeskouing: Waarheidsbegrip’, HTS Teologiese Studies/ Theological Studies 73(1), a4650. https://DOI.org/ 10.4102/hts.v73i1.4650.0259-9422 (print)2072-8050 (online)10.4102/hts.v73i1.4650http://hdl.handle.net/2263/62951Dr Malan is participating in the research project ‘Socio-cultural Readings’, directed by Prof. Dr Ernest van Eck, Department of New Testament Studies, Faculty of Theology, University of PretoriaThe ‘Hervormde’ blend of Barthian view of Scripture leads to a specifically nuanced concept of biblical truth. Biblical truth is neither knowledge, dogma or faith propositions, nor historical, scientific or geographical truth. Biblical truth is a Person, sharing in dialogue with humanity regarding a relationship of God for humanity. Biblical truth is relational and metaphorical. Its imperatives are demythologisation, and ideological and cultural critique. This concept of truth is in contrast to the truth concept of most church members, because of their literal and often fundamentalist views of Scripture. In order to convey understanding of the truth concept, the ‘Hervormde’ view of Scripture should be discussed with them. A confession should be formulated for post-modern believers.Afrikaans© 2017. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.ScriptureBiblical truthAuthority of scriptureFaithInspirationRevelationScripture viewOld TestamentNew TestamentWord of GodTheology articles SDG-04SDG-04: Quality educationTheology articles SDG-16SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutionsArticle