Maritz, P.J. (Petrus Jacobus)2011-01-112011-01-111997Maritz, PJ 1997, 'History reconstruction : Third century parallels to 20th century South African church history - Origen Adamantinus', Skrif en Kerk, vol. 18, no. 2, pp. 291-304.0257-8891http://hdl.handle.net/2263/15641Continued 2001 as 'Verbum et Ecclesia'In this paper a possible third century contribution to Church History reconstruction is considered. This is employed as an example for South African church historians who are dedicated to history interpretation, whether it be from the perspective of: acceptance on face value; justification; verification; criticism or renunciation of twentieth century historical events and the ways in which they have influenced the prophetic task of the church in South Africa. To this end, a parallel is drawn between third century Origen and a few South African church figures from the twentieth century, which will highlight the church's continuing prophetic ministry.enFaculty of Theology, University of PretoriaProphetic ministryOrigen -- Criticism and interpretationSouth Africa -- Church historyChurch historiansArticle