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Christology and Christianity: the theological power of the threefold office in Lord's Day 12
(OASIS, 2013)The concept of the threefold office of Jesus was developed in the explanation of the name Christ. The three distinct offices of king, priest and prophet in Israel are thought to be united in the one Messiah. Since the ... -
Christusprediking uit die Ou Testament. ’n nuwe benadering tot ’n ou probleem?
(AOSIS, 2001)Preaching Christ from the Old Testament. A new approach to an old problem? This review article deals with Sidney Greidanus’ book on the problem of preaching Christ from the Old Testament (cf. footnote 1). It discusses his ... -
Church and war: a change in hermeneutical stance among Pentecostals
(AOSIS, 2017)At its inception and for the first 40 years of its existence, Pentecostalism was a pacifist movement preaching non-violence and non-retaliation. At the end of the Second World War, the movement changed its stance, in many ... -
The Church as God’s agent in uniting immigrants and natives: A case from Ephesians 2:11–22
(AOSIS, 2022)As the number of people migrating from many different countries to South Africa constantly increases, there is bound to be immense tension between the immigrants and the citizens for many and different reasons. Within ... -
The church as the body of Christ: the significance of the metaphor in 1 Cor 12:27 for the assessment of the New Testament teaching on the unity of the church
(AOSIS, 2015-02-24)Different metaphors depicting one or more facets of the church are used in the New Testament. An interpretation of the different metaphors will contribute to the assessment o f the New Testament teaching on the unity of ... -
A church historical perspective on demonisation, deliverance and the apostolic faith mission of South Africa
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Clarifying the thesis of 1 Esdras 3 & 4 that "women are the strongest" through cognitive linguistics
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A clash of hands and tongues - 2 Maccabees 14 and 15 in the framework of cognitive linguistics
(Unisa Press, 2013)Applying cognitive linguistics to the text of 2 Maccabees 14 and 15 is a useful tool for our understanding of these narratives. Studying the author of 2 Maccabees 14 and 15’s use of the cognitive concepts ‘hands,’ ‘right ... -
A clash of space. Reaccessing spaces and speech: a cognitive-linguistic approach to Psalm 2
(Sabinet, 2013)Applying cognitive linguistics to the text of Psalm 2 is shown to be indispensable for a more comprehensive understanding of this psalm. Studying the poet’s use of cognitive concepts such as “heaven” and “earth”, as well ... -
A clash of the deities in 2 Maccabees 1:10b–17 in terms of space, body and narrative
(The Old Testament Society of Southern Africa (OTSSA), 2013)The text of 2 Macc 1:10b-17 has been approached in different ways during the past century. Recent developments within linguistic theo-ry were applied to the text. These theories concern, inter alia, space, body and narratives ... -
Clashing deities in the book of Judith: a Greimassian perspective
(AOSIS, 2015)The shaping of a text with a specific kind of plot is suggestive of the fundamental values that the author desires to either promote or discourage within the reader’s community and its worldview. The Judith narrative is ... -
Clergies and self-care during the COVID-19 pandemic : a challenge to pastoral care
(AOSIS, 2022)On the 15th of March 2020, the current president of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, declared a National State of Disaster as a response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). A range of regulations ... -
Coding and data analysis during qualitative empirical research in Practical Theology
(AOSIS, 2015)I dedicate this article to Prof. George Lotter, who has been instrumental in the formation of more than 90 postgraduate students in practical theological studies at the North-West University (NWU). Under his guidance, a ... -
A cognitive metaphorical approach to Genesis 29:7 and a suggested translation
(Institute for Afro-Hellenic Studies & University of Johannesburg, 2012)The translation of the Hebrew phrase צוֺד הַיּוֹם נָּדֺוֺל (literally "the day is still big") in Genesis 29:7 in the Hebrew Bible is shown to be problematic in the large variety of translations that exist for this phrase. In ... -
Cohabitation and Christian faith
(OASIS, 2013)The habit of cohabitation is an increasing phenomenon in our society. It is usually seen as a trial marriage to test the compatibility of the partners involved. Although it has become socially acceptable, it contradicts ... -
Cohabitation and premarital sex amongst Christian youth in South Africa today: a missional reflection
(AOSIS, 2011)This article explored the rising trends of cohabitation and premarital sex amongst Christian and non-Christian youth in South Africa that is becoming more socially acceptable. Moving from a premise of engaging in these ... -
Commemoration, communion and courage, not celebration: public prophetic theology 500 years after the Reformation
(Pieter de Waal Neethling Trust, 2017)Five hundred years after the Reformation, it is tempting to celebrate this influential and significant event. The Reformation, however, as an incident which also tore apart the Church, should be commemorated, but not ... -
Communalism and hospitality in African urban congregations: Pastoral care challenges and possible responses
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Communalism and hospitality in African urban congregations: pastoral care challenges and possible responses
(University of South Africa, 2009)This article investigates the problem behind the protracted crisis of how hospitality ought to be understood and practised in the urbanised and pluralistic congregations of Zambian Society ("the problem of hospitality"). ... -
Communities: development of church-based counselling teams
(AOSIS, 2015)Pastoral care is a biblical mandate to the Church to be involved in the lives of God’s people. A key metaphor used by Jesus to describe his pastoral role was that of a shepherd. Thus, to be God’s shepherds and instruments ...