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Ekumeniese belydenisskrifte
Authors: Borchardt C. F. A.
Published: August 2013

In die voorlopige proefvertaling van die belydenisskrifte word verwys na die "ekumeniese belydenisskrifte". Daarmee word bedoel die Apostoliese geloofsbelydenis, die geloofsbelydenis van Nicea en die belydenis van die Atanasius. Die woord "ekumenies" beteken "die hele bewoonde wêreld, algemeen, universeel" en as voorbeeld word aangegee die "ekumeniese belydenisskrifte, simbole" wat dui op "belydenisse van die vroeë Christelike Kerk, wat deur alle Christelike Kerke erken word". Met verwysing na die drie ou belydenisse van die vroeë Christelike kerk verklaar Schaff: "they are the common property of all churches". Ons wil kortliks hierdie saak ondersoek.
'n Kritiese kyk na die noutetiese beraad van Jay E. Adams
Authors: Smuts A. J.
Published: August 2013

Op die terrein van die pastorale sorg is Jay Adams 'n kontroversiële figuur. Hy is 'n vrugbare skrywer wie se geskrifte by hul duisende verkoop word. Sy benadering het veral aanklank gevind by behoudende, skrifgetroue predikante, aangesien hy ou Gereformeerde waarhede in die taal van vandag oordra en standpunt inneem teen invloedryke rigtinge van ons tyd.
David’s initial Philistine victories according to Josephus
Authors: Begg C. T.
Published: August 2013

The Bible twice relates, in Samuel 5:17-25/1 Chronicles 14:8-17, David’s initial pair of victories over the Philistines. This essay focuses on a third version of David’s triumphs, i.e. that of Josephus in his Ant 7.70-77, comprising this in detail with its two Biblical parallels (as represented by MT, Codex Vaticanus and the LucianictAntiochene MSS of the LXX, the Targums, and the Vulgate).
Vroue en die sosio-kulturele narratief
Authors: Dreyer Y.
Published: August 2013

Women and the sosio-cultural narrative The socio-cultural narrative mirrors the dominant system of values in society. This system contains the values of and protects the interests of the dominant group. It is expression of the prevailing ideology of a culture. In Western society patriarchy is still the dominant ideology. Feminist hermeneutics aims to illuminate the disparity between the sexes in the socio-cultural narrative as one of more urgent problems in society. This article discusses different aspects of the “coherent philosophy” behind this socio-cultural narrative. Dominant theories in theology, which result from this ideology, are exposed. The article focuses on the role of pastoral interaction with women and points out the consequences for pastoral care.
‘Dit is hoog tyd dat ons iets oor die tyd sê!’ – Nuwe Testamentiese perspektiewe op die Iaaste dae
Authors: Joubert S. J.
Published: August 2013

“It is high time that we say something about time!” New Testament perspectives on the last days In this article Mediterranean views on time prevalent during the New Testament period, are discussed. The discussion is preceeded by an overview on apocalyptic thought in early Judaism(s), around the first two centuries BCE. The discussion on Mediterranean views on time is followed by an analysis of New Testament perspectives on the concept of time, as influenced by the impact of the Christ-event on early Christians’ understanding of the past, present and future. Various theological explanations for the delay of the “parousia” by New Testament authors, such as Paul and the authors of 2 Peter and Revelation, also receive attention.
Arme Jona tussen teks en werklikheid
Authors: Nel P. J.
Published: August 2013

Poor Jonah between text and reality The paper provides argumentation in favour of an alternative reading of the text of Jonah in order to free it from any obligation in terms of which it should be read as a historical discourse, without denying its legitimate truth claim(s). In actual fact, an argument is construed here which subsumes that the text’s authenticity can only be maintained when its peculiar mode (narrative) of communication is honored. An exposition is given of the central plot developed throughout the sequence of the episodes, and of the metaphoric contribution of the poem of chapter two. To free the character Jonah from the unduly negative receptions of traditional exegesis, the author seeks to displace him from the historical world and reintroduce him within the confines of the diegetic world of story.
Sending in die nabloei van die Marxisme-Leninisme
Authors: Verster P.
Published: August 2013

Mission in the aftermath of Marxism-Leninism Marxism-Leninism as ideology suffered severe setbacks. The question is in which way mission can still be relevant in the aftermath of this prominent ideology. The idea of freedom as essential part of Western philosophy is discussed in relation with Marxism/Leninism. The influence of Perestroika and the effect it had on the ideology is also discussed. In the end mission must still be relevant. Certain problems with evangelical missionary efforts in Russia en Cuba are mentioned. The church should, however, remain relevant in the sense of dealing with man's essential relation to freedom in the kingdom of God.
As ek ’n penning moet optel
Authors: Vos C. J. A.
Published: August 2013

Op 4 Mei 1999 is die Andrew Murrayprys vir teologie aan my vir die werk, Die Volheid Daarvan I & II (uitgegee deur die RGN) toegeken. By die geleentheid het ek oor die plek van en uitdagings aan teologiese publikasies in Afrikaans nagedink.
‘Wat sal hierdie kindjie eendag word?’ Kindwees in die wêreld van Jesus (Deel 2)
Authors: Botha P. J. J.
Published: August 2013

“What will this child become?” Childhood in the world of Jesus (Part 2) This is the second part of an historical investigation into the conditions and experiences of childhood in first century Palestine. Aspects of early childhood, socialisation and education are discussed. The issue, “Jesus and the children” is explored briefly.
The spirit world awareness in the New Testament - A missiological challenge
Authors: Khathide A.
Published: August 2013

The idea of power concepts and power encounters is not strange to biblical revelation as it is often assumed. This impact of the invisible world onto the material world does not seem to have imposed a problem to the early readers of the New Testament. The spirit world of the New Testament, which is amazingly akin to the African situation (or Third World), needs our theological appreciation for the modern day Church to be in a position to effectively carry its missiological function in the world, especially in Africa.
Psalm 40: Één of Twee Psalms?
Authors: Naud E.
Published: August 2013

Psalm 40: One or two Psalms? Interpretation problems imbedded in Psalm 40 are often prioritized above the function of the psalm. The unity of Psalm 40 is to be investigated in this article. Verses 14 to 18 are in lexemic congruence with Psalm 70. Psalm 40 is frequently discussed in the light of Psalm 70. This research follows a synchronic-diachronic investigation of the text, to formulate the theological function of Psalm 40.
The protection believers can expect from God in the fulfilment of their mission
Authors: Van der Merwe D. J.
Published: August 2013

This paper attempts to explain, according to John 17:9-16, what the position of Jesus' disciples was after he had ascended to his Father. John pictures their position from both a physic-empirical and a spiritual perspective.
Imagine substituting leptons and quarks for gods and spirits
Authors: Veldsman D. P.
Published: August 2013

Guided by the conviction that an exhaustive exploration of features common to modern Western and traditional African thought should come before the enumeration of differences, it is argued that the general propositions that can be formulated on the nature and function of Western traditional thinking are highly relevant to traditional African thinking. Despite the fact that African worldview reflections are mostly in terms of the world of which “we are part”, and not the world where “we are inside”, which is common to Western reflection, a surprisingly fundamental similarity exists in the type of conceptuality employed as well as in the process of theory making.
Kerk en teologie in die jaar nul
Authors: Vos C. J. A.
Published: August 2013

Church and theology in the year nil In this article, attention is given to the significance of a singular faculty of theology being realised. Furthermore, the influence on the dynamic relation between church and society is considered. From here, in the closing movement, guidelines are presented for an energetic life-force theology. The characteristics of such a theology are: a theology of working with the Word and words; the nomad; a theology for contemplating life; ethical conduct; and a theology that encourages the appreciation for the incredible.
Teologiekroniek - Totius se vertaling van die Psalms in die Bybel en sy beryming daavan
Authors: Cloete T. T.
Published: August 2013

The Psalms in the first Bible translation and its versification by Totius The versification of the Psalms in Afrikaans by Totius is regarded as a part of Afrikaans literature. Its publication and the first edition of the Bible in Afrikaans in the thirties both coincided with a renewal in Afrikaans literature. In this article the relation between the versification of the Psalms and the Biblical Psalms is investigated.
Die drange van hulle hart... (Rom 1:24–27)
Authors: Botha P. J. J.
Published: August 2013

The passions of their hearts… (Rom 1:24–27) Aspects of ancient sexuality are summarised to provide a background to the New Testament texts mentioning homoerotic behaviour. An exposition of Rom 1:18–32 leads to a discussion of the problem about how Scripture informs our lives. The emphasis is on understanding the historical embeddedness of these texts and the challenge to find expression of religious conviction for our own time with our concepts and perspectives.
Die geheim van die prediking: om na die stem van die teks te luister
Authors: Cilliers J.
Published: August 2013

The secret of preaching: listening to the voice of the Biblical text This paper concentrates on the function of the Biblical text in preaching, contending that there can in fact be no preaching in the true sense of the word if the text is not honoured both in its content and form. It argues that a significant percentage of contemporary preaching has lost its Biblical integrity because (a) it does not understand the basic need for and character of meditation, (b) it has lost the art of reading the text, (c) it does not utilize the text as source of creative structuring, and (d) it fails to understand the very nature of the text as Biblical text. Albeit an introduction, it tries to combine the contributions of the communication and literary sciences with classical homiletical approaches, for example those of Augustine and Luther, in answering the question: when can preaching be called Scriptural?
Die Johannese Logos kom opnuut tuis in Afrika
Authors: Du Rand J. A.
Published: August 2013

The Johannine Logos once again comes home in Africa In many parts of Africa people are still staggering under the burden of colonialism, civil wars, illnesses, drought, famine, poverty and corruption, to name but a few. On the other hand, one should also take notice of the warmth of its variety of peoples, the family and community values and the promotion of mutual care. Who is Jesus in the midst of all this? Jesus has many faces in Africa, like being the master of initiation, the chief, the ancestor and elder brother, the healer and the liberator from suffering, to name some.
Passionate Theology - Desire, Passion and Politics in the Theology of J B Metz - Part I
Authors: Hofmeyr H. M.
Published: August 2013

The author argues that a theory of concupiscence (desire), the subject of much of Metz’s early work (during his “transcendental phase”) implicitly plays a decisive role in his Political Theology. The implied concept of concupiscence is explicated with the aid of the major categories of a theory of reification as developed by Lukács, Benjamin and Adorno. The main categories of Metz’s Political Theology (notably asceticism, theodicy, negative theology and praxis) are linked to the (implied) central concept of concupiscence, eventually described as the might of what is. As this might seems to be absolute, the problem of the praxis of the believer becomes acute. Metz calls for a theology that integrates into its concepts societal, historical and cultural contexts. His notion of praxis as privation is interpreted in terms of longing and resistance.
Predikante opleiding: Roeping, keuring en legitimering
Authors: Nel M.
Published: August 2013

Training of Pastors: Calling, Testing and Ordination The profession of being a pastor is under pressure. The challenge for churches and seminaries is to rediscover what it means to be called, and more specifically to be called for full time ministry in a local church. Such a calling needs to be secularised in order to be recovered. In this process the “job” of the called one needs to be determined, at least to a larger extent, by the congregation or parish. The point in question here is the fact that such “functions” as pastors are being given by God for equipping the body (Eph 4:7-16). When this is a reality, testing for such a call asks for a commitment to what the call, training for the profession and retaining status imply. Such testing leads to new freedom and the discovery of the complex nature of ministry on the one hand, and giftedness for specific ministries on the other. While further research is needed, the intermediate questions are whether there are seminaries that are willing to partner with churches to find an answer to the growing gap between professional training and church-based-training, and whether there are churches with the courage to take recruitment, testing, and ongoing training more serious.
A Place in the Sun?: The role of the Church in moral renewal and social transformation
Authors: Duncan G. A.
Published: August 2013

Christianity at the crossroads Mission Christianity exercised a destructive effect on traditional African cultures. In the post-1994 era, all religious faiths are encouraged to engage in the process of moral transformation. The Christian church is well-placed to play a continued constructive role in keeping with the prophetic and constructive role it played in the struggle against apartheid. This should be done through constructive engagement and critical solidarity, despite its internal divisions which may raise questions about its integrity. Christianity can no longer be treated either as a foreign faith or as a superior faith to others, including African Traditional Religion. Dialogue and hospitality are vital components in the process of moral renewal and social transformation.
The Division of Israel’s Monarchy and the Political Situation of Lesotho
Authors: Fischer S.
Published: August 2013

This article deals with the Old Testament’s depiction of the historical developments that led to the division in Israel’s monarchy. It presents the underlying factors that destabilised the country during the lifetimes of David and Solomon as well as the power-play between Rehoboam and Jeroboam. The political developments in Lesotho are then read against these underlying factors.
Jesaja 36-39 - Sinkroniese en diakroniese lees van ’n teks
Authors: Le Roux J. H. , Cronj S. I.
Published: August 2013

Isaiah 36-39 - Sinchronic and diachronic reading of a text. There has been growing interest in the book of Isaiah, particularly with regard to the unity of the book. The current debate has grown out of the discontent of more and more researchers with the historical-critical methods and their results. The classical tripartition of Duhm, and especially his supporters’ application of it, is being queried. The unity of all 66 chapters of Isaiah is indicated as an alternative. The synchronic and diachronic approaches to the text are often played off against each other. An attempt is made to raise questions about both perspectives, showing that each approach has its shortcomings. However, by looking at the text from a diachronic as well as a synchronic perspective, an improved view of the rich variety of the text can be seen. In this article, Isaiah 36-39 serves as an illustration.
The Spirit of Bandung and the struggle for freedom in South Africa
Authors: Masango M.
Published: August 2013

The Spirit of Bandung and the struggle for freedom in South Africa This paper analyses the work of a conference that took place in April 1955 at Bandung, Central Jawa, Indonesia. The conference was and is still an important event in the lives of the oppressed people. Representatives came from 29 African and Asian underdeveloped countries. They came to promote economic and cultural co-operation and to oppose colonialism. Most of the Afro-Asian and international conflicts were on the agenda. The conference finally agreed on 10 principles as an orientation for the formation of their mutual internal relationships, which includes respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations, equality of all races and all nations, mutual agreement on non-intervention into internal affairs and non-violent conflict solutions. This paper seeks to evaluate the work on Bandung and suggests a way forward to the 50th anniversary of the conference that will take place in 2005.
Intertextuality and Biblical Studies: A Review
Authors: Moyise S.
Published: August 2013

The literary term 'intertextuality' was introduced into biblical studies in 1989 and concerns the complex relationships that exist between texts. Not surprisingly, this was of interest to those who study the use of the Old Testament in the New, for old texts appear to be given new meaning by being used in new contexts. In this article, I demonstrate the fruitfulness of this approach by offering a survey of five different “types” of intertextuality currently in use today. I conclude that if scholars wish to continue to use the term, they need to clarify which 'type' of intertextuality they are using, so that readers can know what is being claimed.
Die Hellenisties-Romeinse wêreld en die ontstaan van apokaliptiek en gnostisisme
Authors: Nel M.
Published: August 2013

The Hellenistic and Roman world and the origin of the apocalypticism and gnosticism The world view and culture created by the oikoumene of the Hellenistic-Roman era (331 BC to early fourth century AD) was conducive to the rise of several philosphico-religious movements, like Mithraism and other mystery religions; Stoicism, Epicureanism and Middle Platonism; apocalypticism and wisdom literature in Hellenistic Judaism and Gnosticism. These movements have in common that they originated in a world defined by change and insecurity, leading to an attitude of alienation, despair and agony amongst many people. These people looked for a soter, and the philosophico-religious movements offered such soteria, salvation from an alien and evil world and entrance to a new world. Jewish apocalypticism flourished during the period from the third century BC to the first century AD, when orthodox rabbi’s started purifying Jewish religion from all foreign hellenistic elements like the dualistic views of apocalypticism. When this happened Christianity had already adopted the essence of Jewish apocalypticism. During the second century AD some Christians were disappointed that the parousia had not realised as expected imminently, and from their disappointment grew their involvement in gnostic Christian movements, centered around strong leaders (guru’s). Our age is also characterised by change and insecurity, just as the case was during the Hellenistic-Roman age, and the hypothesis of the article concludes with the assertion that the phenomenal growth in the New Age movement and neo-paganism can be explained in the same terms as apocalypticism and gnosticism.
‘n Johannese Ekklesiologie?
Authors: Potgieter S. T.
Published: August 2013

A Johanine Ecclesiology? In this research certain theological concepts in the so-called farewell discourses of Jesus in John 13:1-17:26 is systematised. These theological concepts are identified as the unique characteristics belonging to a group of people who is described as “Jesus’ own” in the passage referred to. They are characterised as a communion of faith, love, service, joy and peace, prayer, teaching, and unity as well as a community of the Holy Spirit, and missionary. It is shown that the portrayal of this group primarily corresponds to the characteristics of a first century Mediterranean family. A normal relationship between a father and son is activated when analogical references are made to God as Father and Jesus as Son. Normal people receive the status of children of God as well as the unique features that set them apart from the world, through a spirited birth process. An alternative lifestyle is expected of God's family in a hostile world, characterized by hate.
Die wit kerk en swart nood: Is daar nog sout in die soutpot oor? Opmerkings oor die betrokkenheid van die wit kerk by die MIV/Vigs pandemie in Suid-Afrika
Authors: Schoeman L. G. , Verster P. , Kritzinger J. J.
Published: August 2013

The white church and black needs: Is there still salt left in the salt cellar? Remarks on the involvement of the white church with the HIV/Aids pandemic in South Africa. There are reasons why the churches in the white community of South Africa are not really concerned or involved in the HIV/Aids pandemic, which is primarily ravaging the Black community. This may, however, be regarded as the "shibolet" for the credibility of the church. The article emphasises the need for the (White) church to listen in three directions: to understand its own identity, to listen (again) to the will of the Lord, and to listen to the needs of the Black community (especially in terms of HIV/Aids). Then the church should become involved. This involvement must be above else in the local communities, in the practical ways, which are indicated, in the area of short-term help, but also empowerment and liberation.
The soteriological meaning of Jesus’ death in Luke-Acts. A survey of possibilities
Authors: Van Zyl H. C.
Published: August 2013

The portrayal of Jesus' death in Luke-Acts remains an intriguing issue. Ever since the rise of critical scholarship it has become the standard view that Luke does not accord salvific meaning to the death of Jesus, but rather stresses the exaltation of Jesus as the zenith of his soteriology. In light of this standard view, this article investigates the question whether the soteriological meaning of Jesus' death has received more attention in recent literature. The finding is that in the main scholarship still favours the exaltation of Jesus as the soteriological zenith. However, it is also clear that there is a tendency to move away from a bland underestimation of Jesus' death towards a more balanced view in which Jesus' death acquires a more positive soteriological meaning in and of itself.
The world after September 11, 2001: Challenges to the churches, and their leaders
Authors: Dandala M.
Published: August 2013

Bishop Mvume Dandala, presiding bishop of the Methodist Church in South Africa and extra-ordinary professor in the Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, was asked to lead an international delegation of Church leaders to the USA in the wake of September 11, 2001. In his article he tells about the experience of church leaders from a number of countries that suffered trauma and violence in the past, pastoring to leaders and congregant’s in the USA, after the tragic events that shook the American nation. He reflects on the different challenges to Churches and their leaders, that await us in a time of trouble and tribulation: (i) to strive for universal peace; (ii) for churches to find a common voice in their struggle against injustices; and (iii) to communicate the imperatives of the gospel meaningfully to the people of the world.
On leadership
Authors: De Klerk F. W.
Published: August 2013

To paraphrase Shakespeare: Some men are born to leadership. Others achieve leadership. And others have leadership thrust upon them. In my case, it could be said that, in part, I was born into a long tradition of political service and leadership. My father was a senior cabinet minister and President of the Senate. My uncle, J. G. Strydom, was Prime Minister. In other respects, I achieved leadership. I served long apprenticeships as a student leader; as a leader in various Afrikaans cultural organisations; as a back-bencher; as a cabinet minister and as a senior office-bearer in my party.
Leadership through theological education: Two case studies in South African history
Authors: Duncan G. A. , Hofmeyr J. W.
Published: August 2013

The quality of visionary leadership requires serious attention in current South Africa, both because of its importance but also sometimes because of the lack of leadership in church and theological contexts. In the first section of this article, focus is placed on leadership in the Faculty of Theology (NG Kerk) at the University of Pretoria, and in the second section, on the leadership at the Lovedale Missionary Institution in the Eastern Cape. Finally, some comparisons and conditions are drawn.
An ideal for leadership - Psalm 72: The (wise) king - Royal mediation of God’s universal reign
Authors: Human D. J.
Published: August 2013

Psalm 72 propounds illuminating theological perspectives on leadership. The central figure in the psalm is the king. Throughout the Ancient Near East the king played a distinctive role, not only in contemporary politics, but also in religious life. Despite several differences from the other nations, kingship in Israel was rooted in the worldview of the ancient East. Yahweh, like other gods, commissioned the king for his tasks. The wise king in Israel, who alludes in Psalm 72 to the figure of Solomon, is obliged to rule with justice in order to maintain peace and prosperity in society.
Leadership towards a just economic society
Authors: Lombard J. A. , Schoeman N. J.
Published: August 2013

This actuality article on leadership argues for the need to move towards a just economic society. The implications of different terms are considered within a conceptual framework. This framework is essential for a better understanding of economic justice in an institutional environment, where economic relationships and economic justice has come to dominate public debate. The relations between public opinion and material wealth are analysed before justice in a mixed economy receives attention. Related conditions are discussed in succession, firstly, individual freedom and the Rule of Law, and secondly, distributive justice. The article then proceeds to discuss challenges for economic leadership in South Africa, indicating trends present in both the theoretical and political leadership current in the rest of the world. Perspective is thereby given on the situation in South African democracy, where the political focus has moved from the issue of justice as freedom, to justice in the distribution of wealth and income.
Leadership in the African context
Authors: Masango M.
Published: August 2013

The Western world has always viewed the African continent as plagued by corruption; dictatorship; military coups; rebellious leaders; greediness; misuse of power; and incompetent, politically unstable leaders - in effect, suspicious leaders who undermine their own democracies. This paper analyzes African leadership and its impact by concentrating on three historical eras, namely; the African Religious era; the Christian era, and the era of Globalization. These affected African leadership. In addition, many brilliant minds left the continent in search of greener pastures. A review of these three eras will help us understand how leadership shifted from African values into Western concepts. The role of missionaries lead African people to live with both an African and a Western concept of life. In spite of the above problems, our past leaders did their best in addressing the difficulties they faced during the three eras. African concepts of leadership were often regarded as barbaric and uncultured. Structures were evaluated by Western standards. Due to globalisation, African leaders, through programmes like NEPAD, are going back to basics, drawing on African concepts of unity among its leadership. Effectiveness or life-giving leadership is emerging and empowering villagers/communities in the continent. This type of leadership is innovative and has brought new hope for the continent.
Leadership for reconciliation: A Truth and Reconciliation Commission perspective
Authors: Meiring P. G. J.
Published: August 2013

As important as the need for authentic leadership in the fields of politics, economy and education in Africa may be, the continent is also in dire need of leadership for reconciliation. Against the backdrop of the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), the author – who served on the Commission – discusses five characteristics of leaders for reconciliation. Leaders need to be: leaders with a clear understanding of the issues at stake; leaders with respect for the truth; leaders with a sense of justice; leaders with a comprehension of the dynamics of forgiveness; and leaders with a firm commitment. The insights and experiences of both the chairperson of the TRC, Desmond Tutu, and the deputy chair, Alex Boraine, form the backbone of the article.
'Butterfly-leadership' – Stories of hope for church leaders
Authors: M J. C.
Published: August 2013

In a time of increasingly demanding pressures and expectations being experienced by Pastors, questions can be asked as to how do they as leaders keep their hopes alive. This article explores the stories of many of these pastors, listening for unique outcomes of hoping in often difficult and desperate circumstances. We conclude that the new styles of leadership, skills and organisational structures need to be developed so that leaders can become guardians of hope in a human and relaxed leadership style, which we call “butterfly-leadership”.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu as moral sage and servant leader: A compassionate zealot
Authors: Rensburg R.
Published: August 2013

Desmond Mpilo Tutu, Archbishop emeritus, has been a prominent character in the global sphere for many years and more recently he has established himself as one of the great leaders in the world. This article investigates transformational and charismatic leadership, as well as the concept of zealotry and comes to the conclusion that the leadership of Desmond Tutu is a synthesis of elements of pragmatic, transformational and charismatic leadership. The article further describes the Archbishop as a servant leader with elements of self-sacrifice, and a zealot with deep compassion for people and causes. Desmond Tutu remains a leading moral and reconciliatory voice across the globe.
Leadership for development in a globalised environment
Authors: Vil-Nkomo S.
Published: August 2013

The advancement of Africa and NEPAD depends entirely on the emergence of an African leadership for development. Issues of leadership and operational citizenship are examined and analysed. The article uses Othello to dramatize and analyse the challenges of African leadership. The scramble to save Africa from within and external is presented. The consequences of globalisation are examined. The article demonstrates that NEPAD is not a given for this continent, because certain conditions must be met which are succinctly outlined in the United Nations Millennium Declaration, the Monterrey consensus, and the United Nations Development Programme. The article raises questions of shifting goal posts.
Dogma, kerugma en geskiedenis - enkele voorlopige gesigspunte in verband met hulle onderlinge verhoudinge
Authors: Wethmar C. J.
Published: August 2013

Die term dogma het in die algemene spraakgebruik ’n uiters negatiewe betekenis. Dit dui op 'n houding van bekrompenheid, onvryheid, onmondigheid, starheid en irrasionaliteit. Opvallend is egter dat dit nie alleen in die algemene spraakgebruik is dat die term dogma hierdie pejoratiewe betekenis het nie. Dit geld eweseer vir nuwere ontwikkelinge in sowel die Protestantse as Rooms-Katolieke teologie.
‘Land’ en ‘volk’ in Deuteronomium
Authors: Kloppers M. H. O.
Published: August 2013

Die term "land" neem "n baie belangrike plek in die boek Deuteronomium in. Trouens, dit is so "n deurlopende tema dat die inbesitname van die beloofde land nie geignoreer kan word wanneer die boodskap van hierdie boek bepaal word nie. In hierdie artikel gaan die gegewens ten opsigte van die "land" versamel word en die belangrikste afleidinge bepaal word.
Gemengde huwelike
Authors: Heyns J. A.
Published: August 2013

Die aanpasbaarheid van twee persone met die oog op ’n suksesvolle huwelik en die verantwoordelike keuse van ’n huweliksmaat, bring as vanself die verskynsel van die sogenaamde gemengde huwelik (matrimonium mixtum) ter sprake.
Die funksionering van sending, evangelisering, missionêre diakonaat, gemeentebou en interkerklike hulpverlening binne die familie van Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerke
Authors: Crafford D.
Published: August 2013

Dit is reeds 'n oorbekende feit dat die veranderde sendingsituasie meebring dat die familie van Ned Geref Kerke gesamentlik moet werk aan die oorblywende sendinguitdagings in die RSA, Afrika en die wêreld. In die RSA is dit vanselfsprekend omdat gemeentegrense in meeste gevalle oorvleuel. In Afrika is dit verkieslik omdat evangeliseringswerk die vrugbaarste deur swart kerke gekanaliseer kan word. In die wêreld is dit wenslik om saam te werk omdat die taak daar so oorweldigend groot is.
Die kerk as draer van die goddelike woord
Authors: Wethmar C. J.
Published: August 2013

Waarom word die vraag na die wese van die kerk so dikwels by tussenkerklike samesprekinge gestel? 'n Mens sou hierdie vraag kon probeer beantwoord met die stelling: dit gebeur, onder andere, vanweë die historisiteit van die kerk.
Luther oor die doop
Authors: Borchardt C. F. A.
Published: August 2013

Oor Luther se opvatting oor die doop is reeds baie geskrywe. In hierdie artikel wil ek hoofsaaklik uitgaan van Luther se gedagtes soos te vind in sy geskrif De captivitate Babylonica ecclesiae praeludium (Die Babiloniese gevangenskap van die kerk), veral omdat sy manier van redeneer so fassinerend is. Daar is bepaalde beklemtonings wat ook vandag nog vir ons van belang is byvoorbeeld dat die Christen steeds elke dag moet lewe uit sy doop.
Kategismusprediking (II)
Authors: Barnard A. C.
Published: August 2013

Kategismusprediking hang onlosmaaklik saam met die Heidelbergse Kategismus. Nadat stilgestaan is by die herkoms van en bedoeling met kategismusprediking en die Heidelbergse Kategismus besien is binne die kader van ander kategismusse, is enkele van die besware teen hierdie soort prediking aangetoon. Nou kan agtereenvolgens aan die orde kom: die wese en doel van kategismusprediking, die waarde daarvan en die sinvolle inrigting daarvan in die praktyk.
Die outeurskapvraagstuk van die Johannesevangelie met die oog op interpretasie of resepsie
Authors: Van Aarde A. G.
Published: August 2013

Die pendulum in hedendaagse hermeneutiek, soos in die moderne literatuurwetenskap, het vanaf die outeur geswaai na die teks en vanaf die teks na die leser. Dit het egter nie by laasgenoemde punt absoluut tot stilstand gekom nie. Die pendulum beweeg teenswoordig binne die totale spektrum outeur-teks-leser, terwyl laasgenoemde baie aandag kry in 'n benadering wat soms bekend staan as leser-responskritiek of resepsie-estetika en ander kere "speechact"-teorie.
1885 — 1892 'n abortiewe kerkvereniging
Authors: Van der Watt P. B.
Published: August 2013

Die kerklike diversiteit wat op Transvaalse bodem gedurende die vyftigerjare van die vorige eeu ontstaan het, was gelukkig nie 'n aangeleentheid waarby die partye in gedrang berus het nie. Goeie voornemens en daadwerklike pogings t.o.v. verseoening was opvallend aanwesig. Selfs van owerheidsweë was daar inisiatief om die kerklike verskeurende Transvalers te versoen — byvoorbeeld reeds op 12 Februarie 1859 (slegs twee dae na die stigting van die Gereformeerde Kerk) het die regering verteenwoordigers van die kerke t.o.v. versoenende samesprekings uitgenooi. Hierdie en allerlei pogings rondom 1865 het egter misluk.
Etiek as apologetiek
Authors: Du Toit D. A.
Published: August 2013

Die tradisionele beeld en rol van die etiek as teologiese wetenskap is vinnig besig om te verander saam met die wêreld waarin ons leef. Enersyds gaan dit om die feit dat die eise en uitdagings aan die etiek steeds veeleisender en meer militant word, beide vanweë die beeld van "die kerk" én die onbeskroomdheid van die mondige mens van hierdie eeu wat met allerlei nuwe tegnologiese en ander moontlikhede in sy hand staan. Andersyds het die etiek self 'n nuwe fase betree wat beide opwindend en gevaarlik is, ook in sy verhouding met die ander teologiese vakgebiede.
'n Brief van strooi?: Die Evangelie in Jakobus
Authors: Kotz P. P. A.
Published: August 2013

Jakobus is 'n juweel. Dit is so jammer dat Luther die brief 'n slegte naam gegee het deur dit "eyn rechte stroern Epistel..." te noem, omdat dit, volgens hom, geen evangeliese inslag het nie ("den sie doch keyn Euangelisch art an yhr hat. So is dit as't ware 'geëtiketteer' en die naam het bly kleef. Die meeste ondersoeke van die brief begin met die vermelding van Luther se uitspraak en probeer vanaf hierdie punt om die vaandel vir die brief te swaai, hetsy op Protestantse hetsy op Rooms - Katolieke wyse.
Die tentmakerbediening
Authors: Kritzinger J. J.
Published: August 2013

Tien jaar gelede was die konsep van 'n tentmakerbediening nog bykans onbekend in Ned. Geref. Kerkkringe. Vandag is daar nie alleen tientalle leraars wat hulleself as "tentmakers" beskryf nie, maar is die saak nog fel omstrede.
Kerk en geregtigheid
Authors: Wethmar C. J.
Published: August 2013

Die beste manier om 'n skrywer te eer, is om dit wat hy geskryf het grondig te lees. En wie 'n denker wil huldig, kan daar geen beter wyse voor vind as om tot selfstandige en ernstige nadenke te kom nie.
Die Belydende Kring en ABRECSA en hulle invloed op kerklike verhoudinge in Suid-Afrika
Authors: Crafford D.
Published: August 2013

Op 19 en 20 Mei 1975 het 'n groep predikante van die NGKA en NGSK in Bloemfontein vergader en besluite geneem oor kerkvereniging in die familie van NG Kerke. Die organiseerders het die byeenkoms aangekondig as die "eerste Algemene Sinode van die Susterskerke". Die vergadering was ook bedoel om 'n strategie van optrede uit te werk vir die komende Algemene Sinode van die NGKA. Die vergadering het die organiese vereniging van die NG Kerke aanbeveel maar dan op voorwaarde dat die verenigde kerk apartheid (afsonderlike ontwikkeling) sal verwerp as 'n dwaling en 'n sonde.
Teologie en ekologie
Authors: Engelbrecht B. J.
Published: August 2013

Ekologie is tradisioneel 'n onderdeel van die biologie wat handel oor die verhouding van lewende organismes en hulle omgewing en die daaruit voortvloeiende lewenspatrone. Eintlik behoort alle "-logie-" woorde op die wetenskap wat 'n bepaalde saak bestudeer, te slaan, maar soos met 'n paar ander woorde beteken ekologie ook die objek, die saak self wat bestudeer word. So word dikwels gesê: As dit of dat gedoen word, sal ons die ekologie versteur.
Die weergawe van Adonaj in 'n Bybelvertaling
Authors: Van Zyl A. H.
Published: August 2013

In drie van sy bylaes verwys die deputate van die Gereformeerde Kerk van die Klassis Pretoria-Sentraal na die feit dat die Nuwe Afrikaanse Bybelvertaling (NAV) geen verskil maak tussen die vertaling van adonaj en die Verbondsnaam Jahweh nie. Daardeur sou die verbondsleer van die Skrif dan in die gedrang kom (vgl. Bylaes A, 1— 2; C, 9 — 11 en D, 5). As voorbeeld kies die opsteller(s) van bylaag A dan 1 Kon. 3:5 om te verduidelik hoe die NAV se weergawe probleme skep "in die deurgee van die betekenis van die oorspronklike."
Die makro-gesprekstrategie in 1 Korintiërs 1-4
Authors: Jacobs L. D.
Published: August 2013

In die bestudering van die Nuwe-Testamentiese briefliteratuur is daar tot op datum nie genoeg aandag geskenk aan die kommunikatiewe aspek van die briewe as sodanig nie. Roberts raak hierdie probleem aan wanneer hy tereg beweer: "Paulus is in sy briewe nie besig om sy teologie sistematies te ontwikkel en van brief tot brief sy groeiende insigte uit te spel nie. Inteendeel: Vanuit 'n bepaalde teologiese oortuiging is hy telkens besig om mense in hulle bepaalde situasie van raad te bedien of te vermaan of te onderrig. (Eie kursivering).
Satan en sy magte in die Nuwe Testament — besonderlik teenoor die Heilige Gees
Authors: Coetzee J. C.
Published: August 2013

Satan and his powers in the New Testament — especially as opposed to the Holy Spirit Growing tendencies towards "Satanism" on the one hand and extremes of "demon exorcism" on the other hand has in this century led to intensified theological reactions as to the reality of Satan and his demons. This article does not intend to be polemic. Notice has been taken of various theological viewpoints. However, the intent is to carefully and exegetically listen to the testimonies of New Testament Scriptures themselves with regard to: 1. the personal existence and work of Satan and his demons, known under various names; 2. the centrality of belief in the existence of Satan and his powers in their anti-God, anti-Christ works; 3. the interrelation of the existence and the works of Satan (and his powers) with that of the Holy Spirit.
Die twaalfde kongres van die ‘International Organization for the Study of the Old Testament’ (IOSOT), 24 tot 29 Augustus 1986 in Jerusalem
Authors: Prinsloo W. S.
Published: August 2013

The XII congress of the "International Organization for the Study of the Old Testament", 24—29 August, Jerusalem The XII congress of the lOSOT, attended by 436 participants from all over the world, took place in Jerusalem under the auspices of the Hebrew University, The presence of a great number of Israeli scholars had a definite influence on the proceedings of the congress. South Africa was also well represented. The congress reflected the multiplicity of approaches in current Old Testament research and no new trends came to the fore at the congress. The sociological approach was implemented by a considerable number of scholars. In general it can be said that the text immanent approach gained ground on the historicalcritical method.
Die strukturele komposisie van die proloog van die Johannesevangelie heroorweeg
Authors: Van der Watt J. G.
Published: August 2013

The structural composition of the Johannine Prologue reconsidered A brief summary of several efforts to describe the structure of the Prologue Is followed by a suggestion that the Prologue consists of two parts. Each part is individually structured according to its own structuring principle. These two parts are again structurally linked in order to illustrate their interdependence in transmitting the message of the pre-incarnative Logos who became flesh so that we might share in God's grace.
Herlewing in die Ned. Geref. Kerk — 'n historiese blik
Authors: Van er Watt P. B.
Published: August 2013

Revivalism in the Dutch Reformed Church — an historic overview In the course of the history of the Dutch Reformed Church the phenomenon of revivalism is by no means an isolated occurrence — on the contrary — revivalism of this nature was triggered by similar situations throughout the world. This situation was greatly the result of the aspirations of the faithful towards a special interaction with the Holy Spirit of God together with the persistent prayer of the devout.
Ekumeniese wêrelddiakonaat en wat ons daaruit kan leer
Authors: Crafford D.
Published: August 2013

Ecumenical word-wide diaconia and the lessons we can learn from it Since 1948 the involvement of churches in ecumenical diaconia has become one of the most significant trends of modern church history. The most important agent of protestant Christianity in this field is the Commission of Inter-Church Aid, Refugee and World Service of the World Council of Churches (CICARWS). A brief look at the history of CICARWS shows that a shift of emphasis took place from charity to justice, from individual to community and from development to revolutionary changes of social, political and economic structures.
Spreuke 7:6-23 — 'n Poëtiese verhaal
Authors: Venter P. M.
Published: August 2013

Proverbs 7:6-23 — A poetic narrative A narrative in poetic form is a contradictio in terminus from the viewpoint of modern literary criticism. In this article the poetic narrative in Proverbs 7:6-23 is read from both the narrative and poetic angles, investigating the effect on the reader of this unexpected combination of two different literary genres in one literary unit.
Sendingwetenskap in die teologiese fakulteit van die Ned. Geref. Kerk aan die Universiteit van Pretoria – 'n evaluering
Authors: Boshoff C. W. H.
Published: August 2013

An evaluation of Missiology at the Faculty of Theology of the Ned. Geref. Kerk at the University of PretoriaAfter a brief historical exposé of the establishing of the department of Missiology in 1966, the organisation of the department is described as well as the different fields which are covered in the department. In the evaluation there are many positive aspects to commend but the negative aspects are also pointed out.
Nieuwere opvattingen over Gods almacht en zijn onmacht
Authors: Faber van der Meulen H. E.
Published: August 2013

New viewpoints about the omnipotence of God and his impotence In the Bible there are no statements or definitions of the power of the Almighty God (apart from those in the book of Job). This however, does not relieve the theologian of either the necessity or the responsibility of ordering and systematising the scriptural statements about the power, or lack of power, of God. The role of the Bible in elucidating God to his children would be seriously hampered if the many instances of communication between God Almighty and man were to be overlooked, as these hold the key to our understanding of the true being of the God of the scriptures.
Skrifgesag en prediking
Authors: Vos C. J. A.
Published: August 2013

Scriptural authority and preaching The point of departure for this article is that the Word of God has authority. Although there is formal concensus of opinion about this basic premise among the different schools of thought, there are important and even fundamental and unique differences of interpretation among them.
C*-Algebras, Dynamics, and Classification
Authors: Cuntz Joachim , Elliott George A. , Toms Andrew , Winter Wilhelm
Published: August 2013

Classification is a central theme in mathematics, and a particularly rich one in the theory of operator algebras. Indeed, one of the first major results in the theory is Murray and von Neumann’s type classification of factors (weakly closed self-adjoint algebras of operators on Hilbert space with trivial center), and one of its modern touchstones is the mid-1970s Connes-Haagerup classification of amenable factors with separable predual. Several significant themes in the classification theory of norm-separable C-algebras have emerged since the work of Connes-Haagerup, and these were the focus of our workshop. They include Elliott’s program to classify separable nuclear C-algebras via K-theoretic invariants, the role of C-algebras in the classification of orbit equivalence relations of discrete countable group actions, and the more recent contact between descriptive set theorists and operator algebraists which seeks to quantify the Borel complexity of the isomorphism relation for various natural classes of algebras.