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He is Risen! A play based on Acts 1:1-12
(Gereformeerde Teologiese Vereniging, 2010)
A study of the woman in the crowd and her desperate courage (Mark 5:21 43)
(OASIS, 2013)
This article examines the cameo appearance of an unnamed woman in the gospel of Mark, a
member of a crowd following Jesus (Mk 5:24b–34). Chronically ill and probably dying, she
thinks she is inconspicuous. The text ...
When Mary tells Joseph: a play based on Matthew 1:18 19
(OASIS, 2013)
This play looks at a summary in Matthew 1:18−19.1 The summary discloses that Joseph
learns of Mary’s pregnancy and chooses to divorce her. The play, based on this summary,
investigates how he may have learned of her ...
Astonishment and joy: Luke 1 as told from the perspective of Elizabeth
(OASIS, 2013)
This article, a dramatic, scholarly monologue, examines the events that Luke 1 recounts, retelling
them from the viewpoint of Elizabeth, the elderly wife of Zechariah, a priest. It uses a literary
method and presents the ...
Handling a crisis via a combination of human initiative and godly direction: insights from the Book of Ruth
(AOSIS, 2012)
The biblical text introduces Ruth, a Moabite woman, at a time of personal crisis. She faces destitution. Life has handed her multiple blows, amongst them widowhood and childlessness. Her single asset? Naomi, a cranky, ...
Proverbs 31:10-31: a passage containing wisdom principles for a successful marriage
(Scriber Editorial Systems, 2012)
Most commentators see Proverbs 31:10−31 as an acrostic poem about an ideal wife. True,
the passage presents an exemplary woman, a paragon of industry and excellence. However,
this article looks at this passage in a new ...
Funny Bone finds a home: a musical featuring the Body of Christ
(OASIS, 2013)
This play is a teaching tool and examines the concepts of unity and disunity in the Body
of Christ. Based on 1 Corinthians 12:12–27, the play contains as characters the body parts
mentioned by Paul in his instruction on ...
Joakim, Uzziah, and Bagoas : a literary analysis of selected secondary characters in the Book of Judith
(Old Testament Society of SA, 2012)
Secondary characters in any literary work play supporting roles. In
their cameo appearances, they reinforce the importance of the primary
characters, the stars. While not given top billing, they nonetheless
remain crucial ...