Browsing Faculty of Theology by Author "13011871 - Branch, Robin Gallaher"
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Astonishment and joy: Luke 1 as told from the perspective of Elizabeth
Branch, Robin Gallaher (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 ... -
Funny Bone finds a home: a musical featuring the Body of Christ
Branch, Robin Gallaher (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 ... -
Handling a crisis via a combination of human initiative and godly direction: insights from the Book of Ruth
Branch, Robin Gallaher (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, ... -
Joakim, Uzziah, and Bagoas : a literary analysis of selected secondary characters in the Book of Judith
Branch, Robin Gallaher (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 ... -
Proverbs 31:10-31: a passage containing wisdom principles for a successful marriage
Branch, Robin Gallaher (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 ... -
A study of the woman in the crowd and her desperate courage (Mark 5:21 43)
Branch, Robin Gallaher (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
Branch, Robin Gallaher (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 ...