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Die filosofie van Immanuel Kant en Protestants-teologiese denkstrukture
Authors: Dreyer P. S.
Published: January 2014

The philosophy of Immanuel Kant and Protestant theological structures Kant’s critical epistemology destroyed the idea of scientific metaphysics (valid up to Wolff) as the foundation of theology. Kant, however, reconstructed his own metaphysics on the basis of practical reason. In this scheme metaphysics and ethics are interwoven and culminate in a religion exclusively based on and conditioned by pure reason, usually known as Kant’s moral theology or rational religion. The purpose of this paper is, firstly, to give a very short exposition of the basic concepts of Kant’s moral theology, and secondly, to show its decisive influence on post Kantian protestant view of religion.
Kinders in die erediens
Authors: Beukes M. J.
Published: January 2014

Children in public worship From a biblical and historical point of view, it is clear that the child is totally part of the church of Christ, and therefore he must assemble regularly with the congregation in public worship. From an anthropological perspective, it is clear that the child, especially in the first three phases of his life, differs so greatly from the adult, that special attention should be given to him. Consequently the liturgist should bear the child in mind in every church service. From time to time special church services should be held where he focuses on the child in the first phases of his life, that is the child between five en twelve years of age.
In what sense is the Louw/Nida dictionary authoritative?
Authors: Vorster Willem S.
Published: January 2014

This essay deals with four factors which make the Louw/Nida dictionary authoritative. These include the presentation of lexical meanings in semantic domains, the definition of meanings, the distinction that is made between meaning and reference, and the layout of the dictionary. All factors a re discussed critically and examples of where the dictionary fails are given.
’n Verruimde invalshoek tot die verlede? Die sosiaal-wetenskaplike benadering tot die Nuwe Testament
Authors: Joubert S. J.
Published: January 2014

A broadened perspective to the past? The social scientific approach to the New Testament This paper focuses on the possibilities that the social scientific approach holds out for the understanding of the New Testament. A review of the contributions of the sociological and the cultural anthropological approaches to the New Testament is undertaken before the social-scientific approach as a whole is evaluated. The use of social-scientific models, in particular, in the construction of the possible social contexts of the New Testament documents, is evaluated in terms of the ability of these contexts to establish ‘new’ systems of meaning.
Jesus the Galilean
Authors: Vorster Willem S.
Published: January 2014

One of the most challenging problems in New Testament research concerns the question, ‘Who was Jesus?’ In the first part of this essay attention is paid to why there is so much confusion in the answers given to the question. Then the phrase ‘Jesus the Galilean’ is discussed in an attempt to situate Jesus in a first-century Galilean historical context.
Wat beteken ‘die Bybel sê’? ’n Tipologie van leserskonstrukte
Authors: Smith D. J.
Published: January 2014

What does ‘the Bible says’ mean? A typology of reader constructs It is argued that the unity of the Bible, so important to (Reformed) theology, ethics and life, is inevitably the result of constructs on the part of reader communities. A typology of such constructs is suggested, organising of ‘the Bible’ in diverse ways, in order to facilitate discussion between systematic theologians and biblical scholars.
Die betekenis van die kerklike dogma
Authors: Koekemoer J. H.
Published: January 2014

The meaning of the dogma Because dogmatic decisions of the past are not guaranteed to remain relevant for contemporary temptations and attacks, and because the dogma is by intrinsically relative to the Word of God, this article argues that a critical interpre tation of the dogma is essential. The purpose of such a critical interpretation must be to keep dogma relevant and alive. Therefore questions like the origin of the dogma, the essence of the dogma, the hermeneutics of the dogma and the task of dogmatics, should be answered.
Die inhoud en die doel van die Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk se bediening, met verwysing na die ampte
Authors: Breytenbach J. H.
Published: January 2014

The substance and purpose of the ministry of the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk, with reference to ecclesiastical offices. For close on a decade, the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika has been debating the issue of appropriate structures and patterns for its ministry. In this article it is argued that the debate not only reflects dissatisfaction with structures and patterns, but also brings to light dissatisfaction with the substance and purpose of the ministry of the Word as such. The ministry of the church should be understood in the light of the essence of being a church, which resides in the fact that the church belongs to the Lord. It is possible to belong to the Lord only on the basis of faith in the Word of God. The church, therefore, has one ministry only: the ministry of the Word. Appropriate ecclesiastical offices, structures and patterns are those that minister the Word.
Gesinsmoord in Suid-Afrika
Authors: Conradie H.
Published: January 2014

Family murders in South Africa The goal of research into ‘Family Murders in South Africa’ was to determine the views of members of the Criminological Society of Southern Africa concerning family murder. The hypothesis was that these informed persons would agree with the statements made by academics in the press regarding this phenomenon. The research substantiated the hypothesis. The dominant psychological causes were listed as feelings of rejection, stress, emotional burn-out and pathological possessiveness. The sociological causes were listed as alienation between spouses and misuse of alcohol. The warning signs included previous suicide attempts, unsuccessful attempts to restore broken marriages, unemployment, physical assault, fathers retreating from the family and neighbours and obsessive handling of dangerous weapons. Based on the findings of the research, a list identifying causes, warning signs, explanations, and methods of prevention was drawn up.
Die humanistiese mensbeeld
Authors: Labuschagne J. P.
Published: January 2014

The humanistic understanding of man The main purpose of this essay is to reflect on the humanistic understanding of man, and on the influence it has on the church. For the humanist man’s understanding of himself actually determines his own being. On the other hand, what man experiences of his own being and the world he has created for himself occupies his mind, and this again determines his thoughts.
Kategese, kategismusse en die belydenis van geloof in Geneve in die dae van Calvyn
Authors: Pont A. D.
Published: January 2014

Catechesis, catechisms, and the confession of faith in Geneva during the life of Calvin In this article the catechetical instruction of the children of the faithful, that Calvin introduced in Geneva, is described. In the first place attention is given to the catechetical instruction as Calvin and Farel practised it during the years 1536-1538. On his return to Geneva in 1541 Calvin reorganised the catechetical instruction and expanded it. Attention is given to the catechetical material that was used and the role played by the parents, school and ministers in the religious education of the children. Finally the quality of Calvin’s work is briefly discussed.
Hout in sy brood! lets oor Calvyn se Bybelgebruik
Authors: Schulze L. F.
Published: January 2014

Wood in his bread! Something about Calvin’s use of Scriptures In his discussion of the Lord’s Supper Calvin refers in one instance (Inst 4.17.15) to Jeremia 11:19. In this article, attention is given to Calvin’s representation of a part of the text. Says Calvin: ‘The prophet complains that wood was placed in his bread, intimating that by the cruelty of his enemies his bread was infected with bitterness....’ In the Revised Standerd Version Jeremia 11:19b reads: ‘Come, let us destroy the tree with its fruit.’ This discrepancy is explained by discussing the difficulties in translating the Hebrew, and some conjectures that have been proposed to overcome these difficulties.
The debate on the structure of 1 John
Authors: Van Staden P. J.
Published: January 2014

The lack of consensus concerning the structure of 1 John applies to the division in main sections and the subdivisions of each main section, as well as to the proposed themes for the various sections. In this paper the opinions of some of the most prominent scholars are shortly discussed and assessed. In this procedure the scholar’s proposals for the different transitions of the main sections and subsections are critically scrutinised. In the new proposal that follows, the view is expressed that, if certain literary features such as chiasms and parallelisms are duly taken in consideration, it can be asserted that 1 John does display a coherent structure of some sort.
Die aktualisering van die gemeenskap van die gelowiges binne die erediens
Authors: Van der Merwe J. F. , Du P Beukes M. J.
Published: January 2014

The actualising of the commimity of believers within public worship The youth experiences the public service in the Nederduitsch Hervormde Church of Africa as cold and dead. According to investigations it feels that the public service lacks warmth and intimate atmosphere. Therefore this article wants to investigate the community of believers in the church. The question of how the church can realise the community of believers is raised. To reach this point, firstly the Bible and the articles of faith is investigated, and after that a look is taken at the nature of the public service, and the actualising of the believers.
Protesoptogte en die rol van die Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk
Authors: Van Wyk I. W.C.
Published: January 2014

Protest marches and the role of the Nederduitsch Hervonnde Church This artic le deals with the phenomenon of protest against the state. The fact that resistance and protest have always been part of social reality is pointed out. For this reason the state, particulary a democratic state, should provide scope for legitimate protest and protest marches. However, protest marches are not a magic formula for bringing about justice. Protest marches themselves are an extremely ambivalent matter. It is the responsibility of the church to guide the people and the nation in such a way that they will strive for attainable ideals within the bounds of possibility.
Kerk en volk
Authors: Van Wyk D. J.C.
Published: January 2014

Church and nation In this essay the relationship between the church and the nation, is once more investigated. It has become necessary in the light of the fact that the concept of ‘nation’ is being treated more and more negatively, especially in the ecumenical theology of mission and the struggle against apartheid in South Africa. The background to this negative attitude is not only the racial situation in South Africa, but also the experiences of church and theology in Nazi Germany. The conclusion at which the author arrives, is that, because of its assosiation with apartheid in South Africa, the word ‘nation’ has became more and more a curse. This attutude is irresponsible, and not in line with biblical thought.
Kerk en volk in die bedeling na 1900
Authors: Botes H. J.
Published: January 2014

Church and nation since 1900 In this study the history of the Nederduitsch Hervormde Keric van Afrika, during the first five decades of the twentieth century, is researched, with the purpose of identifying the role the church has played in the existence of the Afrikaner people.
The Bible in discussion: Three recent South African publications on Scripture
Authors: Deist F. E.
Published: January 2014

Three recent South African books on Scripture from various theological trad itio n s and social circles (one Reformed, one Dutch Reformed and one Methodist, two by white authors and one by a black author) are discussed in order to evaluate their arguments and ascertain their points of difference, with a view to enhancing a meaningful South African dialogue on Scripture.
P J Hoedemaker, teoloog en kerkman
Authors: Van Wyk D. J.C .
Published: January 2014

P J Hoedemaker, theologian and man of God This article highlights aspects of P J Hoedemaker’s theology: It also deals with his academic work at the Vrije Universiteit, his views on the Scriptures and on historical criticism as well as his philosophical approach, concepts and formulation. Attention is also paid to his views on education, religious instruction and the university. His views on the state and his conflict with Doctor Kuyper on the subject are also dealt with.
A reader-response approach to Matthew 24:3-28
Authors: Vorster W. S.
Published: January 2014

It is assumed that reading is an interactive process between a text and a reader. Attention is paid to how Matthew 24:3-28 evokes a reader’s response and what strategies readers apply as they read the text.
J P Oberholzer: ’n Waardering
Authors: Van Wyk D. J. C.
Published: January 2014

J P Oberholzer: A tribute This article pays tribute to Professor J P Oberholzer. He is depicted as a church and cultural leader who enjoys enormous respect and appreciation both inside and outside the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika. As minister and theologian, Professor Oberholzer served in several influential ecclesiastical offices. His sharp intellect, enormous zeal, and extraordinary ability to judge matters objectively put him above all his contemporaries in the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk. As a result he exercised a unique and an enormous influence upon the theological and clerical thought of the Hervormde Kerk and upon the directions it took.
Adrianus van Selms, deeltydse dosent 1938-1962
Authors: Oberholzer J. P.
Published: January 2014

Adrianus van Selms, part-time lecturer 1938-1962 Van Selms came to Pretoria in 1938 as a senior lecturer in Semitic Languages in the Faculty of Arts. At the same time he accepted an appointment in the Faculty of Theology as a part-time lecturer in the one-year course, Biblical Archaeology. Students thus enjoyed his inspiring academic influence for a considerable period of their sojourn at the University. In this article particular attention is given to Van Selms’s view of Holy Scripture and the way in which he integrated faith and knowledge. It is also shown that, from the sixties onward, ecumenical theology tends to become the most prominent feature in his theological work, with little attention left for salvation history, an important aspect in his earlier work. The esteem in which he is held by our Faculty is shown by the dedication of HTS 41/2 (May 1985) to him, and by the establishment of the Van Selms Reading Room in which a part of his valuable library is kept.
Berend Gemser, hoogleraar 1926-1955
Authors: Oberholzer J. P.
Published: January 2014

Berend Gemser, professor 1926-1955 Berend Gemser, who came to the University of Pretoria in 1926 to fill two chairs, those of Semitic Languages and Old Testament Studies, is acknowledged as the initiater of the scientific study of these disciplines in South Africa. In this article special attention is given to his theology. It is shown that in his thought historical criticism was fully integrated in a concept of Scripture, simultaneously wholly of a subserviant character and an organic unity, without denying the distance between the two Testaments. Attention is also drawn to Gemser’s dialogue with some exponents of Afrikaner thought, and to his growing concern about certain aspects of this thought.
J P Oberholzen Professor in en hoof van die Departement Ou-Testamentiese Wetenskap (Afd A), 1971-1992
Authors: Venter P. M.
Published: January 2014

J P Oberholzer: Professor and chair of the Department of Old Testament Studies (Sec A) 1971-1992 The work done by J P Oberholzer in the different fields of Old Testament science is investigated and discussed in this article. The trend found in his scholarly work, namely to operate within the ever-widening contexts of theology, church, and God’s relationship with man in Jesus Christ, is shown. The underlying theological paradigm of Barth’s dialectical theology is indicated as well.
Dogmatiek en Christelike Etiek binne die Fakulteit Teologie (Afd A) van die Universiteit van Pretoria
Authors: Koekemoer J. H.
Published: January 2014

Dogmatics and Christian Ethics within the Faculty of Theology (Sec A) at the University of Pretoria This article explores the history of the Department of Dogmatics and Christian Ethics within the Faculty of Theology. The focus is on two specific lines in this history, namely the period which ended in 1952 and the period from 1952 onwards. Attention is given to the thoughts of P J Muller, J H J A Greyvenstein, S P Engelbrecht, H P Wolmarans and B J Engelbrecht, and their influence on the study of Dogmatics and Ethics in the Department. The article concludes with a vision for the future of the Department at the University of Pretoria and it highlights the importance of theological research for the doctrine and life of the Church.
Die Departement Praktiese Teologie (Afd A): Die ‘De Wet-era’ en daarna
Authors: Dreyer T. F. J.
Published: January 2014

The Department of Practical Theology (Sec A): The ‘De Wet era’ and subsequent years The Department of Practical Theology (Sec A) at the University of Pretoria was established in 1968 when Professor J I de Wet was appointed head of the Department. He held this position until his death in 1983. He can thus be depicted as the ‘father’ of Practical Theology within the Faculty. This paper is an attempt to identify his viewpoints and to trace his influence in the academic and ecclesiastic spheres. The results show that he can be described as a practical theologian who stood for the preservation of the theological character of this discipline, based on biblical principals. He rejected the ‘gesellschaft’ as theoretical basis for Practical Theology. Trends since his death in 1983 will also be identified.
2 Konings 9-10: ’n Beoordeling van die Jehuvertelling as historiese bron
Authors: Breytenbach J. H. , Oberholzer J. P.
Published: January 2014

2 Kings 9-10: An assessment of the Jehu narrative as a source of history A document’s value as a source of history is determined neither by the details it provides, nor by a contemporary date of origin, but by its nature. It is argued that 2 Kings 9-10 is a deuteronomistically edited version of an original Jehu narrative. The propagandistic nature of the original narrative as a legitimizing legend for the Jehu dynasty puts it out of contention as a reliable source of history.
Enkele etiese aspekte van natuurbewaring
Authors: Engelbrecht B. J.
Published: January 2014

Certain ethical aspects of nature conservation The present worldwide ecocrisis is of such a magnitude and seriousness that man’s life, living standards, future and very existence on earth are at stake. The main components of this man-made ecocrisis are the existing increasing overpopulation of earth, the exorbitant demands on the natural resources of our planet, the pace at which the non-renewable energy and other resources are being depleted and the pollution of the whole earth. In this paper we shall treat the population explosion problem as perhaps the most basic of the four components of the ecocrisis; we shall also give special attention to the associated ethical issues.
Calvins Sozialethik und der Kapitalismus
Authors: Eßer H. H.
Published: January 2014

Calvin’s social ethics and the origin of modem Capitalism This paper starts off by introducing the prejudices against the mentioned theme and its continuing effects, and stresses in the conclusion that the so-called Max Weber thesis was corrected by Weber himself. He explained its validity more in terms of seventeenth-century Puritanism than for its direct connection to the social doctrine of Calvin. The second heading reports the discussion and refutation of the Max Weber thesis in sociological, historical and theological literature. Calvin’s work on social-ethics is also honoured. The concluding ten theses sum up the importance of Calvin’s fundamental social-ethics for the solution of Geneva’s economic problems.
Die teologie in gesprek met die ekonomie
Authors: Labuschagne J. P.
Published: January 2014

Theology in dialogue with economics The purpose of this essay is to explain the development of Western society and its economic foundation, and to offer a Christian ethical evaluation of the different economic structures.
Ds Dirk van der Hoff se bydrae tot die ontwikkeling van die Christelik-nasionale onderwysstelsel in die ZAR
Authors: Oliver E.
Published: January 2014

Reverend Dirk van der Hoff's contribution to the development of Christian National Education in the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek Today, Afrikaners are closely associated with the Christian National system of education. This system has a long and interesting history and many people have been involved in its development. This article shows the vital and essential role that Reverend Dirk van der Hoff, the first resident minister of religion in the ZAR, played in the structuring of CNE.
Toenemend kerk
Authors: Van der Westhuizen H. G.
Published: January 2014

The church - more and more The Hervormde Kerk in Suidelike Afrika (Reformed Church in Southern Africa), the mission church of the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika, must become increasingly a true missionary church in its own right by giving attention, inter alia, to the following aspects; extension of the church by way of life, building facilities, dimensional missions, student missions, attitude missions, structure missions, coming-of-age missions, prayer missions, youth missions, team missions, church dispersion missions, church naming missions, media missions, unitary missions and truth missions.
Rechtvaardiging en recht in de kerk: Over de theologische achtergronden van het gereformeerde kerkrecht
Authors: Van ’t Spijker W.
Published: January 2014

Justification and law in the church: The theological background of reformed church law In reformed church law there is a connection between ecclesiastical structure (disciplina) and ecclesiastical doctrine (doctrina). Luther’s doctrine of justification disrupted the hierarchical structure of the church. For him, whose conception of the church started from the principle of the unique priesthood of Christ, church law was ius divinum. The Calvinists paid more attention to the church and her organisation than Luther did. Because they related the church order to the ordo salutis, the church came to serve the true doctrine, which is her primary characteristic.
Liturgiese klere met besondere verwysing na die Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika
Authors: Du P Beukes M. J.
Published: January 2014

Liturgical clothes with special reference to the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika In the Old Testament it was ruled that church officials should wear special clothes depicting the seperation between God and man. The function of the high priest was fulfilled by Jesus Christ and the gulf between God and man eliminated, making the need for liturgical dress unnecessary from the time of the New Testament. Since the earliest centuries of the church, official clothes for clergymen has been uncommon. Although the medieval Roman Catholic Church enforced official liturgical attire, the church reformists viewed such dress with scepticism. It is also considered that in the Hervormde Kerk no liturgical clothes should be worn, other than the academic robe as proof of competence.
Framing the text: ‘Background studies’ and New Testament interpretation
Authors: Botha P. J.J.
Published: January 2014

Understanding a text always demands knowledge of its context. Possible reasons why context is frequently regarded as a subordinate part of interpretation are analysed. Interpretation within a communicative perspective, and facets of contextualisation are discussed; some theoretical aspects concerning contextual issues are clarified. The notion ‘framing the text’ is defended to emphasise that history is constructed and always p re supposes a perspective. Framing is a comprehensive activity which adds complexity. Because it engages in historical interpretation and describes aspects of the various levels of context, one’s framing activity can be criticised and improved. Framing arises from oscillation between intensive interpretation of details and generalisation.
Die historiese Jesus as wonderwerker
Authors: Engelbrecht J.
Published: January 2014

The historical Jesus as miracle worker This paper deals with some introductory aspects of the problem of the historical Jesus as miracle worker. After the attention that the words of Jesus have been receiving over the past few years, the deeds and especially the miracles of Jesus are now on the agenda of researchers. This paper surveys the sources that may be used in this research. It makes some comments on methods of research and finally gives a brief survey of the debate on the historicity of different types of miracle stories.
Die samehang tussen teologiese teorie en praxis: ’n Gevallestudie aan die hand van Calvyn se leerstuk van die Providentia Dei
Authors: Lategan L. O.K. , Potgieter P. C.
Published: January 2014

The coherence between theological theory and praxis; A case study according to Calvin’s doctrine of the Providentia Dei A crisis of research is being experienced in the Human Sciences because of frequent lack of coherence between theory and praxis. Theories - because of their abstract nature - do not always have relevance for praxis. The crisis is deepened by the lack of ‘translating’ theories into popular writings. In this article the authors argues that the above statement is not always valid. According to Calvin’s doctrine of the Providentia Dei in his Institution and correspondence, the authors not only identify such a coherence but also point out that popular writings substantiate the fact that theories can have practical relevance and thus not remain mere ‘clinical facts’.
Towards an ethics of interpretation: The use of scripture in three recent Christian documents
Authors: Oosthuizen M. J.
Published: January 2014

Three documents have recently appeared which all appeal to Scripture in their elaboration of a vision for the church’s involvement in society. This paper assesses the manner in which the Bible functions within the broader interpretative stance of each document, namely Church and Society, Road to Damascus and Relevant Pentecostal Witness. In order to achieve this, attention is first paid to the establishment of criteria which should form part of a common explanatory commitment to which all position papers should adhere. It is argued that the ideological stance of both the interpreter and Scripture should be acknowledged, so that the relative merits of the various documents can be intersubjectively tested.
Plural religious beliefs: A Comparison between the Dutch and white South Africans
Authors: Pieterse H. J.C. , Scheepers P. L.H. , Van der Ven J. A.
Published: January 2014

The concept of religious beliefs is distilled from the perspective of one’s belief in God. With regard to this belief in God we propose to distinguish between two dimensions: The personal versus the a-personal characte r of God and his transcendent versus his immanent nature. This leaves us with a plurality of beliefs in God. Does this plurality of beliefs exist in the minds of people in the Netherlands and in South Africa? Together with this we explore the relationship between church involvement and plural religious beliefs in both countries. We have found a sharp contrast between the Dutch and a sample of church-going white South Africans regarding secularization and church involvement. Nevertheless, we have found a highly similar structure of religious beliefs among both people.
Social Science and Literary Criticism: What is at stake?
Authors: Rohrbaugh R. L.
Published: January 2014

As the variety of methods used by biblical scholars multiplies, new sub-disciplines are being born that all too often leave specialists isolated from each other. While at some points the various methods complement each other, at others they remain contradictory or mutually exclusive. Two of the newer such methods, literary criticism and social-science criticism, have until now re mained in isolation. In recent months, however, a dialogue has begun to emerge that seeks to explore the common ground or lack thereof between these two methods. This article is a beginning reflection by a social-science critic on some of the issues involved.
’n Kritiese evaluasie van die Godsbeeld van Sally McFague
Authors: Steyn L. , Koekemoer J. H.
Published: January 2014

Sally McFague’s image of God: A critical evaluation In the past decade, many feminist publications on the image of God have seen the light of day. This article concentrates on the viewpoint of Sally McFague in addressing the problem of God-language. It attempts to poin t ou t the positive and negative aspects of McFague’s images of God-as-Mother, God-as-Lover and God-as-Friend. Finally, it aims to pinpoint the value of the feminist viewpoint for theological discussion in general and the proclamation of the church today in particular.
Die krisis van ongeloof in Numeri 13-14
Authors: Venter P. M.
Published: January 2014

The crisis of disbelief in Numbers 13-14 Numbers 13-14 is expounded in this paper as a narrative in which two commissioning type-scenes a reintertwined. Israel refuses to execute God’s commission and its eventual punishment is depicted from a sapiental viewpoint to be in full agreement with its own fatalistic wishes.
Cellars, wages and gardens: Luke’s accommodation for middle-class Christians
Authors: Domeris W. R.
Published: January 2014

The Gospel of Luke has been described as having ‘more material from the tradition on the question of justice for the poor and downtrodden than any other evangelist,’ Yet Luke also addresses the situation of the rich and powerful, and not always in a critical fashion. So there is an ambiguity within the gospel, which has not received sufficient attention from the scholarly world. Using redaction criticism, 1 intend to show that the presentation of Jesus in Luke is no closer to the socio-political situation of Jesus’ time than that in Matthew or Mark. Indeed, the purpose of the gospel may be to explain how a message of significance to wealthy Romans came to arise in such unlikely circumstances as rural Palestine.
Theology and science: The quest for a new apologetics
Authors: Van Huyssteen J. Wentzel
Published: January 2014

This paper claims that the hazy intersection between the diverse fields of theology and the other sciences is not to be clarified in the first place by exploring methodological parallels or degrees of consonance between theology and the sciences. What should be explored first is the epistemological question of the nature and status of explanations and of explanatory claims in theology and science. The similarities, as well as important differences between theology and science, will thus be highlighted when we focus this discussion on the shaping of rationality in theology and science, on the hermeneutical problem o f relating context and meaning, and on the fallibilist nature of both theological and scientific truth claims.
Narratiwiteit en die Ou Testament
Authors: Marais J.
Published: January 2014

Narrativity in the Old Testament The epistemological status of the narrative as a mode of communication in the Old Testament is the issue in this article. It is argued that the narrative was deliberately chosen as a means of communication because ontologically it is a mode of existence, interpretation and familiarization. In the article the fiction-versus-fact debate is broadly discussed. A textual approach, in which the semiotic value of the specific structuring of the narrative discourse is adequately acknowledged, is put forward.
Christologie: Die historiese Jesus en die kerugmatiese Christus by Walter Schmithals
Authors: Boshoff P. B.
Published: January 2014

Christology: The historical Jesus and the kerygmatic Christ according to Walter Schmithals This article shows how and why Walter Schmithals undertook to regard the kerygmatic Christ rather than the historical Jesus as the foundation for Christrian theology. In agreement with the first origins of Christian dogma and the dogmatic tradition of the Reformation of the church, he maintains the scriptural witness regarding Jesus Christ. He does so in a manner which deserves respect in the historical-critical approach to the Bible.
1 Korintiërs 15:49b: ’n Hortatief- of futurumlesing?
Authors: Botha S. P.
Published: January 2014

1 Corinthians 15;49b: A hortative or future reading? The didactical context within chapter 15 of 1 Corinthians furnishes the reason why the publishers of the Greek New Testament and the majority of exegetes preferred the future textual variant (jopéaojiei/ in 1 Corinthians 15:49b instead of the hortative reading (jiopéaa)- which enjoys stronger textual support. In addition to convincing text-critical arguments, discourse analytical and exegetical arguments can be put forward to show that even writhin the textual context the hortative reading makes good sense.
An existential theory of truth
Authors: Cannon Dale
Published: January 2014

This article is an attempt to present a simplified account of the theory of truth expressed in the writings of certain existentialist writers - namely, Kierkegaard, Heidegger, Jaspers, and Marcel. It is designed to serve as a supplement to conventional textbook treatments of the nature of truth, which typically ignore the contributions that existentialists have made to the topic. An existential theory of truth stresses the epistemological (not ontological) indeterminateness of meaning and truth, apart from one’s personal participation in determining them. Contrary to superficial interpretations, this theory does not do away either with a transcendent reality or with objectivity. What is rejected is anything that would circumvent the necessary task of participating, oneself, in the epistemological determination of truth.
Die opkoms en huidige stand van die Nuwe-Testamentiese ondersoek in Suid-Afrika: Deel 2
Authors: Du Toit A. B.
Published: January 2014

The rise and current state of New Testament research in South Africa: Part 2 The dynamic development of New Testament research since 1965 is depicted with special reference to the role of the New Testament Society of South Africa and international interaction with colleagues. The wide variety of methodological trends are discussed.
The notion of independence and rendering of service to the African Independent/Indigenous Churches
Authors: Moripe S.
Published: January 2014

As a participant observer within the African Churches, the author has observed that these churches are not only a challenge to the established churches but also to the established and non established theological institution. The future Bill of Human Rights of South Africa will include a clause to the effect that all religions are equal. Thus the African Independent/Indigenous Churces have an important role to play in this regard in terms of their numbers, unfortunately weak in quality. Hence, the author makes an appeal to theological institutions to help these churches.
Die teologiese eie-aardigheid van die Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk: Vrae en nuanses
Authors: Oberholzer J. P.
Published: January 2014

The theological distinctness of the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk: Questions and nuances A survey of past attempts to formulate the theological distinctness of the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika, with special attention to a change of mode in the face of ecumenical developments since the 1960’s. It is shown that there are several streams of theological thought, exemplified by the published work of different theologians. The author’s own position is that the reformed heritage compels us to be critical of church thinking and practice: Scripture keeps calling us away from all egotism, all systematism, all overemphasis on creed, all undisciplined acts in life.
Etiese perspektiewe vir die bantering van konflik in die mediese wetenskap
Authors: Lategan L. O.K.
Published: January 2014

Ethical perspectives in dealing with conflict in the medical sciences Medical practice is daily confronted with the problem how to deal with ethical conflict. This matter becomes even more difficult when one deals with boarder-situations such as abortion and euthanasia. Here a choice is required between life and death. But it is important to bear in mind that approaching ethical situations requires knowledge of powers such as ideology, technique, etc and paradigms such as Christian anthropology which influence our decisions. Therefore, it seems that ethical models such as situation ethics and casuistry are insufficient to deal with the problem of conflict. In this paper a ethical model is presented to deal with conflict in medical ethics. This model - contextual normative ethics - tries to compromise an ethical dilemma.
Die opstanding van Jesus: God se nadergekome en steeds naderkomende protes en liefde
Authors: Veldsman D. P.
Published: January 2014

The resurrection of Jesus: The ever nearer coming God in protest and love The resurrection of Jesus poses the challenge to be understood from an historical as well as a systematictheological perspective. The one without the other give rise to very different and problematic shortcomings. Exploring this double-sided approach, the resurrection narratives - focussing firstly on the empty tomb - are related to the historic-archaeological possibility of a secondary burial of the body of Jesus by some of his disciples without the knowledge of the other. However, the appearances of Jesus are subsequently understood as God’s startling loving turn to history which, due to the very problematic interpretative nature of these appearances, have the character of invitation and not of proof. The appearances are understood from a systematic- theological line of interpretation, called ‘the ever nearer coming God in protest and love’.
Tendense in teologiese opieiding: Die pad vorentoe
Authors: Oberholzer J. P.
Published: January 2014

Trends in theological education: The road ahead From the viewpoint of ‘theology in the church for the church’, theology is typified as academic, ecclesiastical, universal, contextual and hermeneutical. Attention is drawn to the contemporary definition of a university, and to its emphasis on excellence and rationalisation, the demand both for theological freedom in the church and a curriculum projected towards man in the presence of God, on ecumenism as a disRosition of faith, the existential insecurity of man and the demand for theological relevance as well as eschatological expectation, theology as a complete discipline and the interpretation of message and context as a unitary act. Finally, some contemporary issues are indicated.
Moet teologiese opleiding kerklik-konfessioneel wees?
Authors: Deist F. E.
Published: January 2014

Should theological education be ecclesiastical and confessional? This article seeks to evaluate the involvement of the church in theological education at universities, and proceeeds from a cosmological rather than a pragmatic perspective. From a cosmological perspective, no university can claim to study universalia while ignoring religious perspectives on reality. The Christian religious perspective therefore has every right to be studied and taught at universities. Since this tradition can be adequately understood only with reference to its own assumptions (as professed by the ecumenical church), theological education has to pay close attention to ecclesiastical and denominational confessions. However, no state-funded theological education at university level may be bound by denominationally biased prescriptions.
Kweekskool teenoor teologiese fakulteit: Die ervaring van die Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk
Authors: Brown E.
Published: January 2014

Seminary versus theological faculty: The experience of the Dutch Reformed Church This article poses the question of why the Theological Seminary initiated and established by the Dutch Reformed Church, became - after 104 years - the Faculty of Theology at the University of Stellenbosch. In a real sense it was a contextual and logical development. Right from the beginning, the church put a high value on a theological education connected to a university. However, considering the problems of faith and reason, church and culture, the Synod insisted on official guidance of the theological instruction of ministers in training. By agreement, the University adopted the Seminary as its faculty, allowing it to retain its name and identity. In this way the church obtained the required degree course for its students.
Psalm 98: Sing ’n nuwe lied tot lof van die Koning, Jahwe
Authors: Prinsloo W. S.
Published: January 2014

Sing a new song in praise of the king, Yahweh This article surveys the problems of interpreting Psalm 98. The chief problems are those concerned with determining the Gattung, the redactional history, strophic division and the dating of the Psalm. A textimmanent reading of the Psalm is used in an effort to make a significant contribution to the debate. The conclusion arrived at is that the Psalm forms a coherent, artistic whole and that a variety of poetic techniques is used in its composition. The poetic function of the Psalm can be described as persuasive. That is to say, the Psalm is intended to persuade the reader/auditor that Yahweh is worthy of praise and that his dependability is manifest in his acts of salvation.
Resente Matteusnavorsing in Suid-Afrika
Authors: Combrink H. J.B.
Published: January 2014

Recent Matthean-research in South Africa This article deals with recent developments in Matthean research, mostly by members of the New Testament Society of South Africa. Initially, research on Matthew was influenced to a large degree by discourse analysis. Literary criticism and narratology also made an impact on this research, as well as speech-act theory, pragmatics and rhetoric. Social-scientific criticism also played a role, and the Sermon on the Mount has also been read as littérature engagée. Recently, the specific contribution of Matthew to the subjects of Theology and Ethics has also received attention. A growing sensitivity to the South African and the broader African context is also currently being seen..
Beskrywing en evaluering van verskillende kategetiese beskouings met die oog op die formulering van basisteorieë vir die kategese
Authors: Du P Beukes M. J.
Published: January 2014

Description and evaluation of different catechetical ideas in order to formulate basic theories for catechesis In order to formulate basic theories for catechesis various views are considered and evaluated in this article. The following basic theories are the result of the evaluation: Catechesis is an act of communication founded on baptism in service to the gospel of Jesus Christ. It takes place in the form of instruction, with the aid of curriculum models. It takes place during formal catechesis, but it is indirectly affiliated to other functions of the church. It is directed at children of the covenant, and enlists their co-operation. It is ministered by parents, catechists, and the community of the covenant, presenting the Bible as the word of God.
Ortodoks as slagspreuk en liberaal as etiket
Authors: Botha S. J.
Published: January 2014

Orthodox as slogan and liberal as label Recently a debate on church and theology got underway in Die Hervomer, the official mouthpiece of the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika. In this debate the words ‘orthodox’ and ‘liberal’ are frequently used. It is not the first time that these words are used within the historical context of the church in South Africa. This paper makes a short excursion into the history of the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk to establish how these words were used and what results their use brought for the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk.
Die kerugmatiese struktuur as bolwerk teen moralisme in die prediking
Authors: Dreyer T. F.J.
Published: January 2014

The kerygmatic structure as method in eliminating moralism in preaching Moralism, although an old fallacy, is still alive in modern preaching. In itself, moralism has an ill-fated effect on the evangelical character of preaching. This paper is an attempt to identify the main source of moralism in modern preaching. From the results it appears that moralism manifests itself once the evangelical imperative is preached in a legalistic manner, without the theological indicative fundamental to every imperative in the Bible. In order to overcome this problem, a homiletical modus operandi has to be identified. The hypothesis of this study is that the evangelical kerygma has an inherent structure consisting of the indicatives and promises of God, which leads the believer to try to achieve the imperative. Once this procedure is followed in preparing a sermon, the danger of moralism is eliminated.
Die maagdelike ontvangenis van Jesus Christus: Opmerkings oor ’n belangrike debat
Authors: Engelbrecht J. J.
Published: January 2014

The virginal conception of Jesus Christ: Remarks on an important debate Although not completely neglected, the current day discussion elsewhere in the world about the virginal conception of Jesus Christ seemingly does not receive much attention in the Afrikaans churches in South Africa. With special reference to publications of a few foreign New Testament scholars, this article is aimed at stimulating this debate and dialogue between New Testament and systematic theologians.
Ou-Testamentiese Wetenskap in die Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk
Authors: Venter P. M.
Published: January 2014

Old Testament scholarship in the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk Old Testament scholarship in the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk is characterized by three factors. The study of Semitic languages influences Old Testament scholarship to be a literary-historical, communication-orientated study of the Old Testament. The reformationorientated dialectical theology paradigm directs its results towards a pluriform existential relationship between God and man. In the framework of the university Old Testament scholarship stands in dialogue with the other theological disciplines and all the other sciences, presenting relevant values to the community.
Die kerkregtelike posisie van die kind in die Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika, met besondere verwysing na lidmaatskap, dpop, nagmaal en tug
Authors: Dreyer W. A.
Published: January 2014

The position of the child in the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afirika with specific reference to membership, baptism, eucharist and discipline The position of the child in the church has been taken for granted for many years. This article gives a historical perspective on the church orders of Calvin, Bucer, the Netherlands and the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika, and analizes those articles that shed any light on the position of the child in the church. Matters such as children’s membership of the church, infant baptism, children’s communion and discipline are discussed from the viewpoint of church order.
Liturgiese koorsang as wyse van kerklike verkondiging: ’n Prinsipiële besinning vanuit hermeneutieshomiletiese perspektief
Authors: Kloppers E. C. , Dreyer T. F.J.
Published: January 2014

Liturgical choral song as a form of ecclesiastical proclamation: A fundamental reflection from a hermeneutical-homiletical perspective Certain reformed churches have, traditionally, disapproved of choral singing. This has been due either to one-sided or inconsistent theological arguments, or to overreaction to bad choral singing. This article strives to show that, in principle, there is no difference between the kerugma of preaching and that of a choral work, and that liturgical choral singing can be regarded as a form of church proclamatioru Proclamation is examined from a hermeneutical-homiletical point of view, in order to show that there are no fundamental differences between the ‘hearing’ of a choral work and listening to an ‘ordinary’ spoken sermon.