Browsing by Subject "Tradition"
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Cultural violence : a South African legal perspective on the practice of child sacrifice
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)Across all ages, religious practices all over the world have included some form of sacrifice to atone for wrongdoing or to ask for blessings, the most common sacrifice being animal sacrifices. Over the years, some societies ... -
An evaluation of the canonical approach: is it adequate for the task of old testament theology in christian hermeneutic endeavour?
(University of Stellenbosch, 2015)The overarching question is: “How do we make the biblical text relevant for our present context?” The answer ultimately resides in reading the text theologically. Therefore, the question must be: “How do we read the Old ... -
The historicity of the resurrection of Jesus : a study of the New Testament evidence
(North-West University, 2008)If Jesus's resurrection did not happen, the Christian faith is falsified. The question is therefore raised as to whether it is possible to prove the historicity of the resurrection, and thus verify the Christian faith. The ... -
The mélange of innovation and tradition in Maltese law: the essence of the Maltese mix?
(2012)Aim of this paper is to provide valuable insights into the Maltese legal system with a special focus on private law. The assumption is that this legal system is the byproduct of the "mixing" of innovation and tradition, ... -
The role of traditional leaders in postapartheid local governance in South Africa : a case study of the Bapong 2 community, North West Province, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2018)This study explores the role played by traditional leaders in post-apartheid local governance of South Africa. Due to South Africa's history, and the power that the apartheid regime instilled on traditional leaders, the ... -
The St Paul cult in Malta : an evaluation of the contributions of Monsignor Giuseppe De Piro and Saint George Preca
(2014)According to tradition, but not definitely corroborated by either historical or archaeological sources, the Maltese islands received their seed of faith in A.D. 60 by the Apostle Paul, when he was on his way to Rome, as ... -
W.B. Yeats's aesthetic philosophy in his earlier works
(2015)This dissertation investigates the development of W.B. Yeats’s aesthetic philosophy during his earlier career (1883 to 1907), particularly as it is presented in his prose writing and certain dramatic works of the period. ...