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Effects and impact of witchcraft on Sotho Reformed Churches and the Biblical view of witchcraft
(AOSIS, 2013)The aim of this article is to analyse the effects and impact of witchcraft on members of the Basotho Reformed Church who ascribe to witchcraft. From the literature, it is clear that some members of the Basotho Reformed ... -
Einstein the deist and Flew the theist viewed from a Christian perspective
(AOSIS, 2017)Both Albert Einstein and Antony Flew had various religious influences during their adolescent years. But both turned away from Christianity due to rational inconsistencies that, in their views, made faith incompatible to ... -
Eleazar - the honor of death: Eleazar's death within the perspective of honor and shame
(University of Johannesburg, 2011)Martyrdom has become 'n focal point in recent decades. Although many aspects of martyrdom have been studied, the aspect of honor and shame is yet to be fully explored. This article aims to take a fresh look at martyrdom, ... -
Embracing a vision of the New Jerusalem (Rv 21:1-22:5) to impact on life and society
(AOSIS, 2015)Apocalyptic biblical literature has played a significant role in motivating and mobilising Christians. As part of this genre, the Apocalypse of John has played this mobilising role within the church throughout its history. ... -
De enquiry en het Serampore 'form of agreement': William Carey als zendingsstrateeg voor de 21ste eeuw
(AOSIS, 2013)Wereldwijd is aandacht gegeven aan de 250ste geboortedag van William Carey. Tot op de dag van vandaag wordt hij herinnerd als een zendingsman die met zijn visie voor de zending van blijvende betekenis is. Zijn leven is ... -
Entrance into the covenantal space as point of departure for the liturgical act of living the baptismal life in this world
(Stellenbosch University, 2012)In an effort to rediscover the sacramental sphere in Reformed context the authors attempt to take first steps in describing anew the element of efficacy (pertaining identity-forming and transformative power) as it is ... -
Ephesians: an ecclesiology of identity and responsibility in the light of God's cosmic plan and a canonical view of God's people
(Stellenbosch University, 2013)I show that God’s programme in history is to create for Himself1 a people to have a relationship with them. Yahweh will be their God and they will be His people. In this way God’s lordship becomes an experienced reality ... -
Eschatological hope in Haggai: a homiletic reading
(AOSIS, 2015)In this article historical research into Haggai’s eschatological sayings (Hg 2:6–9, 20–23) is combined with a homiletic approach to these two sayings, employing a canon-historical methodology. First, Haggai’s silence ... -
Eschatology and audience: the eschatology of Haggai
(Journal of the Old Testament Society in Southern Africa; Unisa Press, 1988)Against the background of Hanson's theories regarding the development of apocalyptic eschatology and the position accorded to the message of Haggai in the post-exilic factional struggle, the eschatology of Haggai is ... -
Eschatology in Malachi: the emergence of a doctrine
(AOSIS, 2016)In this article the eschatology of Malachi is investigated within its own historical context. The socio-political and spiritual situation of the early postexilic Persian era in Yehud is briefly outlined. The attention is ... -
Esegiel 29:1-16: teen Egipte of teen Israel?
(University of Stellenbosch, 1989)This article deals with the prophecy against Egypt in Ezekiel 29:1-16 to demonstrate that the message of this prophecy must be understood in the light of the situation of the people to whom it was directed. Although it is ... -
Esegiël 33 as wentelpunt in die boek van Esegiël
(AOSIS, 2012)Ezekiel 33 as pivotal point in the book of Ezekiel. Many scholars regarded Ezekiel as the introduction to the last major part of the book (Ezk 33–48), with references to the first part of the book (Ezk 1–24). Ezekiel 33:1–20 ... -
Eskatologie in die evangelie van Lukas
(Faculty of Theology, Noordwes Universiteit, 2010) -
Esther's prayer in additions to Esther: Addition C to LXX Esther - an embodied cognition approach : Septuagint research article
(Department of Ancient Languages, University of Pretoria, 2009) -
An ethical critique of Milton Friedman's doctrine on economics and freedom
(Seminar for the Interdisciplinary Research of Religions and Ideologies (SACRI), 2010) -
Ethical decision-making: the doctrine of sin and grace
(Gereformeerde Teologiese Vereniging, 2009)Ethical decision-making presupposes the possession of a free will. Central to a discussion on reformed ethics is the question of the bounds of freedom of the will. The reformed tradition, along with the wider Christian ... -
An ethics of forgiveness
(OpenJournals Publishing, 2009)This article investigates the argument that the Christian idea of forgiveness can and should be translated into a socio-political context, from a Reformed perspective. It furthermore endeavors to provide guidelines that ... -
An ethics of hope for moral renewal in South Africa
(School of Religion & Theology, University of KwaZulu Natal, 2011) -
The Ethics of retribution in Psalm 37
(Greek Orthodox Patriarchate, 2010) -
Etiek en Ou Testament: ’n kritiese bespreking van bybelse grondslae vir moderne etiese vraagstukke
(AOSIS, 1997)This article deals with the use of the Old Testament in seeking answers to modern ethical issues. A distinction must he made between the ethics of the Old Testament - a field for Old Testament scholars and the use of the ...