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Die teologies-polemiese gerigtheid van Genesis 1-3: implikasies vir die gereformeerde leer oor die erfsonde
(Gereformeerde Teologiese Vereniging, 2009)
This article focuses on the polemic nature of Genesis 1-3 and the implications thereof on the reformed doctrine regarding original sin. In the first place the views of the creation narratives as historical-literal and ...
Psalm 137 en die beryming van wraakpsalms
(AOSIS, 2009)
Psalm 137 and metrical versions of imprecatory psalms
This article discusses seven metrical versions of the imprecatory section of Psalm 137, two in Dutch (1773 and 1968), two in English (in the “Psalter hymnal” of the ...
Die Heilige Gees en gebed in die erediens
(AOSIS, 2009)
The Holy Spirit and prayer during the service
Prayer in the worship service is pre-eminently a pneuma- tological reality: prayer is a gift from the Holy Spirit. The ques- tion that is addressed in this article is: Which ...
Exposure to vulnerability as a new opportunity in preaching the gospel to vulnerable people
(University of Pretoria, Department of Practical Theology, 2009)
Preachers, white and black, in a patriarchal South-African society used to be in a virtually unassailable position of authority. Hence they could easily abuse their power and manipulate their listeners in sermons. Finding ...
Reading the psalms historically: Antiochene exegesis and a historical reading of Psalm 46
(Fakulteit Teologie, Universiteit van die Vrystaat, 2009)
The Antiochene exegetes, most notably Diodore of Tarsus and Theodore of Mopsuestia read the psalms against the historical background of Israelite history, reconstructing a historical setting for every psalm. This paper ...
Kerkregtelike perspektiewe op die “intensie van die partye” met die beroeping en bevestiging van predikante
(Universiteit van Stellenbosch, 2009)
According to South African courts the main question to be asked for an evaluation of the relationship between a minister of religion and a congregation is: what was the "intention of the parties" with the calling and ...
Exploring Interdisciplinarity: a theoretical consideration of Bioethics at the interface between Theology, Philosophy and Life Sciences
(Vaal Triangle Faculty of Northwest University in South Africa, 2009)
Complex ethical problems resulting from research and
advances in biotechnologies increasingly confront Christian ministers and
theologians with difficult and complex moral dilemmas. Where do they
turn to in order to ...
Grense tussen kerk en staat vir die reëling van die predikantsdiens: gesien vanuit twee kerkregtradisies
(AOSIS, 2009)
This article focuses on the boundaries for church and state with regard to the regulation of the ministry of the Word – seen from two independent church polity traditions. Until now the South African courts have not given ...
Dr. P.C. Snijman: a forgotten Old Testament scholar
(Journal of the Old Testament Society in Southern Africa; Unisa Press, 2009)
Dr. P.C. Snijman was the first South African scholar to obtain a Ph.D. in Old Testament Studies at the Free University of Amsterdam, with a thesis on the prophecy of Zephaniah. He died shortly after returning to South ...