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An Attempt to Induce Transient Immunosuppression Pre-Erythrocytapheresis in a Girl with Sickle Cell Disease, a History of Severe Delayed Hemolytic Transfusion Reactions and Need for Hip Prosthesis
Authors: Cattoni Alessandro , Cazzaniga Giovanni , Perseghin Paolo , Zatti Giovanni , Gaddi Diego , Cossio Andrea , Biondi Andrea , Corti Paola , Masera Nicoletta
Published: June 2013

We report on a case of delayed hemolytic transfusion reaction (DHTR) occurred 7 days after an erythrocytapheresis or eritroexchange procedure (EEX) treated with rituximab and glucocorticoids in a 15-years old patient with sickle cell disease. EEX was performed despite a previous diagnosis of alloimmunization, in order to reduce hemoglobin S rate before a major surgery for avascular necrosis of the femoral head. A first dose of rituximab was administered before EEX. However, rituximab couldn’t prevent DHTR that occurred with acute hemolysis, hemoglobinuria and hyper-bilirubinemia. A further dose of rituximab and three boli of methylprednisolone were given after the onset of the reaction. It is likely that the combined use of rituximab and steroids managed to gradually improve both patient’s general conditions and hemoglobin levels. Nor early or late side effects were registered in a 33-months follow-up period. This report suggests the potential effectiveness and safety of rituximab in combination with steroids in managing and mitigating the symptoms of delayed post-transfusional hemolytic reactions in alloimmunized patients affected by sickle cell disease with absolute need for erythrocytapheresis.
In Opstanding met verheerlikte liggame in Matteus 27:51 b-53? In Noukeurige lees van die teks
Authors: Botha S. P.
Published: June 2013

A glorified bodily resurrection in Matthew 27:51b-53? A close reading of the text. Matthew 27:51 b-53 is a crux interpretum in the exegesis of the Matthew text. By comparing the semantic domains of lexical items and by determining the subtle distinctions between closely related words, the article takes a close look at the reading of this text. The text is interpreted within its narrative context against the background of the apostolic preaching tradition. Following these exegetical lines, the article makes the point that the resurrection of the saints in Matthew 27:51b-53 is to be understood as a glorified bodily resurrection.
'Worden als een kind'. Als welk kind?
Authors: Van der Meulen Harry
Published: June 2013

'Becoming like a child'. Like what child?. 'Becoming like a child' is an idea often expressed in the New Testament in connection with the following of Jesus. However, the meaning of this phrase is not so clear.  It has' to be understood in its cultural context. The author seeks to clarify that cultural context by discussing the culture-related views of childhood in biblical - especially New Testament -times as these are refelcted in biblical, Qumran and early rabbinic literature.
Onbeantwoorde vrae in die wetenskap: Laat ons die studente en jong navorsers daarmee uitdaag
Authors: Smit P.
Published: June 2013

The university - an institution of hope. The university is a institution of hope where the foundations are laid for a better future.  This derives from the search for solutions in every sphere of scientific study. Sometimes students and young researchers are concerned that the most interesting scientific questions have already been answered.  But clearly even a fraction of the unanswered questions in science pose incredible challenges to researchers and students in every field of scientific endeavour. Apart from the global challenges presented by science, South Africa must be one of the most interesting laboratories on earth. The critical ability to put the right questions to science through dedication and hard work is indeed the key to all research and education.
Die invloed van In eie werklikheidsverstaan op die verstaan van die opstandingsgebeure: In Vergelykende studie
Authors: Steenekamp Nicolaas J.S. , Koekemoer J. H.
Published: June 2013

Worldview and resurrection: A comparative study. This article deals with the relationship between a theologian's world view and his or her view of the resurrection of Christ. The theologies of Barth, Bultmann, Pannenberg and Moltmann are compared. Their views on Scripture and revelation are compared to discover the influence of historical criticism on their different views. These views are studied to see how they contribute to clarifing their respective positions on the resurrection of Christ.
Sosiale geregtigheid by die profeet Amos: Die landsbelofte as vertrekpunt
Authors: Strydom J. G.
Published: June 2013

The prophet Amos and social justice: The land promise as point of departure. In a previous article the author discussed the issue of social justice in the prophetic books, with special emphasis on the role played by the land promise. In that article he has concentrated on the prophet Micah and come to the conclusion that the land promise, together with its conditions and requirements, formed the basis of Micah's social criticism. In this article he takes the matter further to determine whether this is also true of the prophet Amos. His basic conclusion is that this is indeed the case. Amos also relies heavily on the land promise as the basis for his criticism of the many social injustices of his day. Even matters which at first seem to have no bearing on land and land ownership are indeed closely connected to elements of the land promise.
Evangeliserende gemeente: n Leefwyse? n Besinning oor missionere gerigtheid as aspek van gemeentewees
Authors: Swanepoel P. C. , Van der Merwe P. J.
Published: June 2013

Evangelising community: A life style?. The church finds itself in a crisis. The essence of this crisis manifests itself in the fact that the  church has forgotten its vocation to be an evangelising church. There are, however, a multitude of factors which hamper the church in the fulfillment of its mission. This crisis, however, need not paralyse the church, but should be seen as a challenge for the community of Christ to become an evangelising community.
Probleme de ' Apostelkonzils' (Gal 2, 1-10)
Authors: Schmithals Walter
Published: June 2013

Issues regarding the 'Jerusalem Council' (G12:1-10). The purpose of this article is to focus attention on the emphasis Paul gives to his report on the Jerusalem Council relative to the framework of the Letter to the Galatians. In this way, a more accurate evaluation of the events in Jerusalem may be reached. Schmithals rejects the view that what was at stake was a demand for the circumcision of Gentile Christians. The agenda for the Jerusalem Council was determined by Paul, who got his way by means of the cooperation of the congregation in Jerusalem. In terms of a division in work responsibilities, Paul would go to the Gentiles in order to establish Gentile-Christian congregations, whiie Peter would, in a parallel mission, concentrate on establishing and ensuring the survival of Jewish-Christian congregations. The Jewish-Christian congregations would continue paying the temple tax, while this arrangement would not apply to the Gentile-Christian congregations. The leaders of the congregation in Jerusalem expected nothing more from Paul. In tum,  Paul undertook to ensure that his congregations would support financially the Jewish-Christian congregation in Jerusalem.
The Evolution of the Pauline Canon
Authors: Price Robert M.
Published: June 2013

The article aims at reviewing theories of how the Pauline Corpus first came to be. A taxonomy consisting of four families of theories is established: Paul himself collected his writings; after his death Paul lived forth in the form of a collection of his writings; an intercourse between one Pauline center and another gradually led to the exchange of copies of letters; the collection of Paul's letters gave him pothumously a centrality which he lacked in his own time until about 90 C E. The article concludes with the disputed question whether all of Paul's writings in the New Testament descend or diverge from a particular, definitive edition of the Pauline Corpus.
The early Latin Church Fathers on Herod and the Infanticide
Authors: Mans M. J.
Published: June 2013

Since the views of the early Latin Church Fathers on Herod and the carnage at Bethlehem have been neglected by modem scholars, this study is an attempt to discover and interpret  their opinions on the notorious king and this tragic event. Apparently, the main aim of the Latin Church Fathers was to present Herod's heinous deed in the worst possible light, and to exalt the Innocents to the ranks of the martyrs.
The First Testament in the Gospel of Matthew 1
Authors: Van Aarde Andries
Published: June 2013

Matthew is to be read as a narration with an ongoing plot and an open end. There is a correlation between the (post-paschal) Jesus' commission and the risen Jesus' presence in his disciples' (post-paschal) commission until the parousia. This insight amounts to the fact that the plot of Matthew is continuing after its apparent conclusion, only to  be resolved in its implied continuation. The intention of the paper is to describe, against the background of the debate among Matthean scholars, the function of the use of the First Testament in the light of the above-mentioned two sequences. The term 'First Testament' in this instance is not restricted to the Hebrew canon but also includes some pseudepi-grapha which were not considered as 'outside a canon' either by the synagogue or the church, for example 1 Enoch, 2 Baruch, The lives of the prophets and Pseudo-Philo.
Die Lukaanse Jesusbeeld: In dialoog met Wilhelm Bousset se 'Kyrios Christos'
Authors: Van Zyl Sanrie , Van Aarde Andries
Published: June 2013

The Lucan image of Jesus: In dialogue with Wilhelm Bousset's 'Kyrios Christos'. Wilhelm Bpusset poses in his epoch-making work tKyrios Christos: Geschichte des Christusglaubens von den Anftingen des Christentums bis Irenaeus' the question of the context and reference of the title 'Kyrios Christos'. He concludes that this title reflects the Luke-Acts image of Jesus, originating from a pagan Hellenistic background. This paper follows the argument of Bousset concerning the titles 'Christos' and tKyrios' and examines co"ectiorzs given on his views. From this evaluation the conclusion is drawn that the Christology of Luke-Acts should be viewed as originating in the Antiochian Christian community, and thus against a Israelite-Hellenistic background. Jesus is represented as the risen Lord, the Messiah ruling his church. However, this conclusion doesn't account for Luke-Acts as a narrative, nor does it reflect an intensive study of the social and cultural world of the text. Therefore the possibilities of using a social-scientific as well as an "atological approach in dealing with the title 'Kyrios Christ os ' will be explored.
Inviting and Hosting a Stranger in the Experiences of the Faith Communities: An Experiment in Constructing an Ethical-Poetical Christology
Authors: Veldsman Daniel P.
Published: June 2013

The numerous 'faces of Christ' in Africa, as well as those resulting from historical study in the West, call for a rereading of the event of Jesus. From the inquiry into the origin of the numerous faces, and the biblical evidence for the 'process and purpose of naming God' which are textually introduced by Exodus 3 and again taken up by the 'ego eimi' sayings of Jesus, it is suggested that the event of rereading is to be seen as an integral-incarnatory socio-historic dynamic. This dynamic is theologically understood and construed in an ethical-poetical Christology which will function within comtemporary contexts as an invitation of Christ into the experiences of the faith communities.
Die implikasies van die Handves van Menseregte op die pastorale versorging van die homoseksueel
Authors: Nagel Charlene , Dreyer T. F.J.
Published: June 2013

Implications of the Bill of Human Rights for the counceling of homosexuals in the church. Section 8 of the Bill of Human Rigths places the problem surrounding homosexuality on the doorstep of the church. The Bill clearly gives more recognition to the homosexual than in the the past and gives him or her equal standing within society. The Bill implies that the homosexual has the freedom and right to practise his or her sexual preference within a normal society, and this right is protected by law. From a Reformed perspective homosexuality has been deemed unacceptable, in accordance with biblical guidelines, and as therefore not being acceptable within a relationship between the believer and God. Therefore it was naturally considered a duty of the church to council the  homosexual towards change. Taking this into account, appdrently the view of the church is in conflict with the Bill of Human Rights. Thus the church has to review its responsibility and duty toward the homosexual in order to play an effective and responsible role in a new society.
Inspiration and the Texts of the Bible
Authors: Buchner Dirk
Published: June 2013

This article seeks to explore what the inspired text of the Old Testament was as it existed for the New Testament authors, particularly for the author of the book of Hebrews. A quick look at the facts makes. it clear that there was, at the time, more than one 'inspired' text, among these were the Septuagint and the Masoretic Text 'to name but two'. The latter eventually gained ascendancy which is why it forms the basis of our translated Old Testament today. Yet we have to ask: what do we make of that other text that was the inspired Bible to the early Church, especially to the writer of the book of Hebrews, who ignored the Masoretic text? This article will take a brief look at some suggestions for a doctrine of inspiration that keeps up with the facts of Scripture. Allied to this, the article is something of a bibliographical study of recent developments in textual research following the discovery of the Dead Sea scrolls.
The faithful and the rulers: Calvin's two sermons of 1554 on 1 Timothy 2:1-2
Authors: Pont A. D.
Published: June 2013

In this study Calvin's two sermons on 1 Timothy 2:1-2 are examined and the contents briely analyzed. The conclusion is drawn that Calvin is not giving a treatise on the biblical doctrine on princes and rulers, but is addressing the faithful. In doing so, he explains to the congregation their position vis-à-vis the rulers and what Paul's injunctions mean intheir situation. It is true preaching as Calvin only expounds the Biblical message as it is found in this text.
The significance of Calvin' s anthropology for preaching on ethical themes
Authors: Lategan L. O.K.
Published: June 2013

In this article the author highlights Calvin's anthropology. A main feature of this anthropology is his dualistic view on man. Calvin was very much influenced by the ancient Greek philosophy, which argued that man had two parts: a superior soul and an inferior body. The author argues that this perception is at odds with a Biblical image of man. According to the Bible no part of man is inferior or superior to any other part of his personhood. The article indicates that a Biblical perspective on anthropology will draw different conclusions in ethics compared to a dualistic perception of the nature of man. A correct appreciation of the anthropology of man is therefore needed to guide decisions in ethics, where the focus is constantly anthropological.
Future Tasks of the International Calvin Research
Authors: Neuser W. H.
Published: June 2013

With the word international, we think specifically of the worldwide research on Calvin. The term international also points to  the  international Calvin Congresses, of which, until now, six have been held. At the Congresses we try to combine the international research as well as to give a fresh impetus for research. The lectures of all the previous Congresses have been printed, with exception of the last Congress in Edinburgh, 1994, which is now being printed. The results of these Congresses are therefore easy to obtain - everyone can read them.The task leads to a double question:Which topics of Calvin research have been analysed and discussed succesfully until now? Which topics  should urgently be researched in future?The first answer includes both a review of the previous six Congresses as well as a glance at recent Calvin literature; the second answer will be developed in the overview which follows, titled The future tasks of Calvin research.
Die Woord van God by Luther
Authors: Van Wyk J. W.C.
Published: June 2013

Luther's understanding of the Word of God. This paper attempts to show that Martin Luther is much more than a great personality from the past. He is in fact an important theological father of the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk. Our theology must be understood from the perspective of Luther's theology. A call is also made that theologians from the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk not turn their backs on Luther. This paper concentrates on Luther's understand-ing of the Word of God. It gives perspectives on historical developments in Luther's theology. It also disCusses the following themes: the Bible as the Word of God, the relationship between Old and New Testament, the relationship between law and gospel, the position of the pope and the role of experience in understanding the Word of God.
Die betekenis van kerkgeskiedenis vir vandag
Authors: Botha S. J.
Published: June 2013

The meaning of Church history today. The topic is discussed on the basis of three questions: What is Church history? Does Church history have any meaning? and, Is it really necessary for the present generation to communicate with the past?
Spiritualiteit, identiteit en die etas van die Nederduitsch Hervarmde Kerk
Authors: Dreyer T. F.J.
Published: June 2013

Spirituality, identity and the ethos of the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk. Recent research emphasises the need to articulate the identity of the community of believers, especially amidst a period of transission. It also points to the fact that identity is closely linked with spirituality. The term 'ethos' is often used in this regard. This article is an attempt to outline the relationship and interdependence of these concepts. Even-tually, the results are applied to the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk, which, like other churches in South Africa, is being challenged to articulate the identity of its community in a transitional period.
J S Semler (1725-1791) se beskouing van geskiedenis, kerkgeskiedenis en heils-geskiedenis - 'n Verkenning
Authors: Pretorius Christo , Botha S. J.
Published: June 2013

J S Semler's (1725-1791) view of history, church history and salvation history - An exploration. Johan Solomon Semler introduced a new understanding of Scripture through his view of history. This article tries to indicate that the scheme according to which he viewed history is one based on the distination between content and form. By means of this  scheme, Semler endeavoured to reconcile faith and revelation with ideas from the Renaissance, Enlightenment and English Deism. Semler's premises were not just influenced by scholars like Leibnitz and Baumgarten, but his association with Pietism and Orthodoxy further contributed to the formation of his view of history. However, as a result of his premises, Semler surrendered church history and salvation history to the Enlightenment view of history. Church history and salvation history were consequently interpreted in terms of progress in the perfection of morality. Unaware of his own historical position, Semler subjected the contents of church history and salvation history to his own premises.
Die teodiseevraag: 'n Antwoord vanuit 'n pastorale perspektief
Authors: De Kock Petri , Koekemoer J. H.
Published: June 2013

The problem of theodicy: An answer from a pastoral perspective. A fundamental aspect of the problem of theodicy is the experience of God's action as at times unfair, a perception at home espedally in  a situation of human suffering. God's redemptive action in and through his Son Jesus Christ, however, opens a new perspective on this problem. In faith, God is not a distant God any more. He entered into the problematic situation of human suffering, bringing redemption to man.
Feministiese hermeneutiek as kritiese teorie
Authors: Dreyer Yolanda
Published: June 2013

Feminist hermenentics as citical theory. The aim of this study is to descibe the main characteistics of some approaches within feminist hermeneutics. The following approaches have been idenified by Carolyn Osiek: 'rejeciorust', 'revisionist', 'sublimationist' and 'liberationist'. To these approaches an epistemology of paricipation is added. Feminist hermeneuics is seen through the lense of the citical theory of Jürgen Habermas. The result poses an alternative to a positivistic approach to Scripture. Some contibuions of feminist hermeneuics to church and society are idenified.
Rudolf Buftmann se benadering tot die dag van die Here in 2 Petrus
Authors: Dreyer Gert , Van Aarde Andries
Published: June 2013

Rudolf Bnltmann,s programme of demythologizing applied to theconcept of the day of the Lord In 2 Peter. In order to grasp the meaning of the concept of the day of the Lord in 2 Peter for today 2 Peter is interpreted in terms of a specific historical phase of eschatological development in the early church. Once this is done, the search for the meaning of such a concept for modern people is done by means of demythologizaion and existential interpretaion.
Nietzsche se uitspraak God-is-dood, en die interpretasievoorstelle van Hans Küng en Jürgen Moltmann
Authors: Groenewald A. J.
Published: June 2013

Nietzsche's theorem 'God-is-dead' and the reading models of HansKüng and Jürgen Moltmann. In this article the meaning and significance of Nietzsche's theorem 'God-is-dead' is examined. Through the reading models of Hans Küng and Jürgen Moltmann, an atempt is made to indicate that Nietzsche did not per se acknowledged or denied the existence of God. These reading models, although different, eliminate vaious theological misunderstandings and misinterpretations. This is important for the current theological debate.
Jesus: 'n Geloofsgeneser?
Authors: Ayres Johan , Van Aarde Andries
Published: June 2013

Jesus: A faith-healer? How are we in a modern age to understand the healing wonders of Jesus in the gospel? How must exorcism be understood? The intention of this paper is to indicate that Jesus' exorcisms are to be understood against the background of the stress factors in the first-century Mediterranean world. The propaganda motive, as well as the competitive milieu in which the texts originated, must be kept in mind when interpreting the healings of Jesus. Jesus' exorcisms are embedded in the structure and institutions of his time. The various institutions in the first-century Mediterranean world must not be understood as separate from one another: they are in fact embedded in each other. The healings of Jesus should be understood as healings of empowerment. Jesus empowers people to cope. He gives authentic meaning to peoples' lives on account of their experience of God's presence.
Samaia as belangeruimte in Lukas-Handelinge
Authors: Thomas André , Van Aarde Andries
Published: June 2013

Samaria: Focal space of interest in Luke-Acts. The aim of this article is to investigate the importance of the place Samaria in Luke-Acts. The method of investigaion consists of a combination of historical critical exegesis with narraive criticism. The histoical citical focus is on the so-called Antiochean source used by the author of Acts to indicate the importance of Samaia in the missionary activity of the early church. The narratological perspective focuses on the way in which Samaia as 'focal space' contibutes to constituting the plot of Luke-Acts as a tragic narraive.
'n Soeke na menslikheid en Goddelikheid by Jesus: Chalcedon in die twintigste eeu verwoord
Authors: Oto J.
Published: June 2013

Searching for the humanity and divinity of Jesus: Chalcedon translated into twentieth century language. This article investigates the possibility of rephrasing the Chalcedon formula in such a manner that it will still be acceptable in the postmodern era, while at the same time not departing from its theological essence. Different views on humanity are compared. This is followed by a comparison of different views on divinity. The point is made that the perspective of the interpreter influences the results. This means that each new generation will view matters from a different perspective. The results indicate that a more dynamic way of rephrasing Chalcedon can contribute greatly to its acceptance today. The rephrasing is done here within the frame of reference of Wolfhart Pannenberg's understanding of history.
Matteus 28:19-20: Enkele tekskritiese en eksegetiese opmerkings aan die hand van Nestle-Aland se 27e uitgawe van die Griekse Nuwe Testament
Authors: Ras J. M.
Published: June 2013

Some text-critical and exegetical remarks on Matthew 28:19-20,based on the 27th edition of Nestle-Aland's Greek New Testament. In this study a few text-critical and exegetical remarks on Matthew 28:19-20 are made, based on the recent publication of the 27th edition of Nestle-Aland's Greek New Testament. These remarks are made in the light of the immediate context of Matthew 28:19-20 and in the light of the included textual vaiants that exist in this edition. An attempt has been made to make these exegetical informaion relevant to readers living in the twentieth century.
Dekonstruksie van dogma: 'n Eietydse ondersoek na die spore van die leer van die twee nature van Jesus
Authors: Van Aarde Andries
Published: June 2013

AbstractDeconstructing dogma: Tracking the pathways of the creed concerning Jesus' two natures from a present-day perspective. The article presumes that religious language develops according to four phases: a movement from foundational religious expeience to metaphoical language usage to confessional formulae to dogma. It is argued that Jesus' call upon God as father should be seen as a foundational religious expeience which was expressed by means of a familial metaphor. Writers Of New Testament books refer also to the followers of Jesus as children of God. Paul and Mark point explicitly to the dual nature of a child of God: being born as human and being born spiritually from God. The confessional formulae in the Nicene Creed about the two natures of Jesus as ontolagical entities intended to emphasize Jesus' humanness. The dogma, which originated during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, continued to convey this tendency. Thearticle concludes that, for Chistians today, the metaphor "child of God" is still functionul to express a foundational religious experience.
Bybelse Teologie en skuldbelydenis
Authors: Venter P. M.
Published: June 2013

Biblical Theology and confession of guilt. Investigating the probable contents of a confession of guilt, this article pays attention to the contemporary paradigm shit in theology and the viewpoint of Black Theology as interlocutor. The trends in Biblical Theology and the role played in it hy the conversation between Jews and Chistians in the post-holocaust era are studied. The prayers in Ezra 9, Nehemiah 9 and Daniel 9 are investigated and it is concluded that confession of guilt is linked to doxology and confession in so far as the righteoussness, mercy and grace of God are concerned. Taking these trends in account a proposal is made with regard to the possible contents of a confession of guilt.
Die rivier van die lewe in Esegiel 47: Motief, mite en metafoor
Authors: Bezuidenhout Louis C.
Published: June 2013

The river of life In Eseldel 47:1-12: Motif, myth and metaphor. This article tries to establish the nature and value of the myths and metaphors imbedded in the desciption of the river of life in Esekiel 47:1-12. The Biblical context as well as the into account. It communicates God's saving acts and the spritual recreation of the people in an extraordinary way, God's self-communication finds its full expression in an inwardly renewed community. The article includes a reflection on the nature end value of the myth and the metaphor in theology.
'n Perspektief op die nuwe Psalmomdigting
Authors: Vos C. A.J.
Published: June 2013

A perspective on the new versification of the Psalter in Afrikaans. The envisaged versificaion of all 150 psalms in Afrikaans has been completed. The aricle focuses on the following aspects: the Psalter as a song book; the Psalter as a poetry book; the new versificaion of the Psalter in Afrikaans; a comparison between three versificaions; and the melodies of the versificated Psalter.
Dualistiese antropologie by Paulus?
Authors: Pelser G. M.M.
Published: June 2013

Dualistic anthropology in Paul? The question as to whether Paul's anthropology can be qualified as dualistic is, with a few exceptions, usually answered in the negative. However, although the vast majority of scholars favour the negative answer, it cannot be denied that there are instances in the Pauline correspondence which are suspect, to say the least. It is for this reason that the debate has not come to a rest yet, and that the issue is still raised from time to time. The present study was prompted by recent contributions to the debate, especially those of Boyarin (1994) and Crossan (1998), in which it is claimed that Paul's anthropology can indeed be qualified as dualistic. The outcome of the study is that one has every reason to believe that in a number of passages Paul not only made use of dualistic terminology and concepts, but that he actually also conceived of human existence in a dualistic manner.
Hermeneutiese uitgangspunte in historiese-Jesus navorsing, Deel 1: Sosiaal-wetenskaplike vooronderstellings P A Geyser
Authors: Geyser P. A.
Published: June 2013

Hermeneutical premises in historical Jesus research, Part 1:social-scientific presuppositions. The aim of this article is to reflect on social-scientific theoies, models and methods in historical Jesus research. The discussion focuses on ive epistemological aspects. The first aspect is the social conditioning of the epistemological process. All knowledge is socially conditioned and perspectival in nature. The second aspect is the situational discourse of the interpreter and the object of investigation. The third aspect concerns the process of knowing where theories and models are discussed. Distinctions are drawn between paradigms, theories, models and methods. Heuristics is the fourth matter to be discussed. Three approaches are evaluated critically: deduction, induction and abduction. Fifthly, the world of the Bible will be considered as a pre-industrial and advanced agrarian society.
Die relevansie van die historiese Jesus- ondersoek vir kerklike teologie1
Authors: Van Aarde Andries
Published: June 2013

The relevance of historical Jesus research for the theology of the church. The aim of this article is to relect on the implications of historical Jesus research for the theology of the church. It focuses on the relation between the pre-Easter Jesus and the post-Easter kerygmatic tradition. First, it discusses the reason why historical Jesus research is regarded as necessary. Second, a profile of Jesus is described. Third, the article demonstrates the discontinuity and material relation between Jesus' teaching and the theology of the church. It focuses on the kerygma that the death and resurrection of Jesus creates atonement.
Enkele opmerkings oor die godsdienstig- teologiese insigte wat na vore kom in die Gelofte van 1838 en daarna by die onderhouding daarvan
Authors: Pont A. D.
Published: June 2013

Some remarks on the theological insights on the Voortrekker Vow of (16 December) 1838 which contributed to the continued honouring of the Vow. In this study it is noted that after the Batle of Colenso on 15 December 1899 and the Batle of Nooitgedacht on 13 December 1900, the Boer commandos held special meetings to commemorate the Voortrekker Vow of 1838 and the victory at Blood River. The question is asked what the theological background can be. When the Voortrekker Vow of 1838 is studied it becomes clear that the taking of the Vow was possible in the context of the Calvinist orthodoxy, influenced by the Nadere Reformatie of the 17'h Century. This was more or less the accepted theology of the Voortrekkers sustained by the Statenbijbel and the books of the Nadere Reformatie theologians.
Onaanvaarbare verskeidenheid in Galasiers: έκκλησία en συνγωγη1
Authors: Botma M. A. , Koekemoer J. H. , Van Aarde A. G.
Published: June 2013

Unacceptable diversity in Galatians: έκκλησία and συνγωγη. This article proceeds from the thesis that the formula έν Χριστώ forms the basisof Pauline ecclesiology. To be "in Christ" means to participate in the "Sache Jesu". Participation also means that the believer becomes part of the church. From this thesis the problem of unity and diversity in Galatians is argued. According tot Galatians 2:1-14 it is clear that the "Sache Jesu" was interpreted in diverse ways. The diverse interpretations gave way to conflict between Christian parties. The Christians in Antioch did not follow the Jewish law. Their opponents however felt that it was imperative to hold to circumsicion and the Jewish law. Itis argued that the term έκκλησία was chosen against the term συνγωγη because of the latter term's affiliation with Christians who held to the Jewish law.
Doop as die deur tot die nagmaal: 'n Perspektief op kinderdeelname aan die nagmaal
Authors: Otto J.
Published: June 2013

Baptism as the gateway to the Eucharist: a perspective onchild participation in the Eucharist. This article invesigates the relationship between Baptism and the Eucharist andargues that baptism forms the gateway to meaningfully participating in the Eucharist. Children are excluded from participation in the Eucharist because the act of being baptised passes children's comprehension. It is argued that the baptism of a person has to be appropriated for the person to be able to meaningfully participate in the Lord's supper. Confession of faith in public is such an act of appropriation.
Die swyggebod van 1 Korintiers 14:34-35 weer eens onder die loep
Authors: Du Toit Andrie
Published: June 2013

The taceat mulier of 1 Cor 14:34-35 revisited. Discussions of the role of women in the church's ministry, as well as feminist attacks on Paul, require that the debate on 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 should continue. The latest attempt to solve the clash between 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 and 14:34-35 by text-critical means is discussed and various harmonizing efforts are criticized. Also the expedient of putting the taceat in the mouth of an opposing party is found unconvincing. Paul's theology and especially his view of women in the ministry, indicate that 1 Corinthians 14:33b-36 should be viewed as a post-Pauline interpolation. The development of the different textual traditions was quite complex and includes various kinds of redactional activity. Ironical as it may seem, the identification of 1 Corinthians 33b-36 as a post-Pauline insertion brings us nearer to the original Pauline text than mere external text-critical considerations. However, the always imminent danger of subjectivity requires that this procedure be applied with great circumspection and only as a last option.
Die sintaktiese binding van μετάχαρᾶς in Kolossense 1: 11: 'n Strukturele motivering
Authors: Roberts J. H
Published: June 2013

The sin tactical linkage of μετάχαρᾶς in Colossians 1: 11: A structural motivation. The study deals with the question whether μετάχαρᾶς in Colossians 1:11 is linked to what precedes or follows it. In trying to answer the question the motivations given for either choice are scrutinised while the use of the expression in the Septuagint and the rest of the New Testament is researched. On the basis of these considerations it is found that no conclusive case could be made for either choice. The focus of the study is then to show that a structural analysis of the prayer section might render a linkage to the preceding to be the more probable choice.
John the purifier: His immersion and his death
Authors: Chilton Bruce
Published: June 2013

This article aims at arguing that John the Baptist's role in the Synoptic Gospels is both catechetical and christological. John points the way forward to believers' baptism after the manner of Jesus. John's preaching of repentance in Q is cast within the needs of Christian catechesis and addressed to hearers who are at the margins of Judaism. Likewise, the advice to relative prosperous converts in Luke 3:10-14 is not part of the 'historical John's message. In evaluating John the Baptist one should not consider his allegedly prophetic status but the fact that he immersed people and purified them.
Drie probleemareas in gebed: 'n Perspektiefvanuit die Nuwe Testament
Authors: Van Zyl Hermie C.
Published: June 2013

Three problem areas in prayer: A perspective from the New Testament. Three problem areas that may cause prayer to be experienced as futile, are discussed. The areas are: the omniscience, will and omnipotence of God. Several texts in (primarily) the New Testament are treated. The article concludes that these areas do not lead to futility in prayer, but rather invite the believer to -through prayer - rest in the providence of God, and to share in his peculiar dealings with individual believers and the cosmos, dealings which are grounded in God's kindness.
Die godsdienshistoriese agtergrond van die Nuwe Testament: Kommentaar op 'n onlangse publikasie
Authors: Thom Johan C.
Published: June 2013

The religio-historic background of the New Testament: Commentary on a recent publication. The religiohistoric background of the NT is of cardinal importance for its interpretation; however, it is far from easy for New Testament scholars to attain a thorough knowledge of this background. What is needed is not only a broad, general orientation, but also first-hand interaction with texts in which Graeco-Roman religious traditions themselves appear and are expressed. But available introductions are either too general or do not offer a satisfactory theoretical framework for understanding textual materials within context. Hans-Josef Klauck's recent introduction to the religio-historical context of the  NT, by presenting not only an "external", theoretical but also an "intemal" perspective emanating from close interaction with the ancient texts themselves, satisfies to an exceptional degree the requirements mentioned above.
Monoteisme en geweld: 'n Perspektief op die standpunt van J Assmann
Authors: Breytenbach A. P.B.
Published: June 2013

Monotheism and violence: A perspective on the position of J Assmann. The problem of monotheism and violence, as put forward by Assmann in a recent article "Monotheismus und Ikonoklasmus als politische Theologie", is addressed. Violence in a religious context more often than not emanates from a paradigm of exclusive monotheism. The origin of this kind of violence can be traced back to people in position of power who held the opinion that the truth was entrusted to them alone and that their enemies were also the enemies of their god. This also held true for interest groups in Judah. Old Testament literature promoting violence should be read critically within the broader context of books like Genesis, Ruth, Jonah and New Testament writings.
"Saam een liggaam" (1 Kor 10:17)-Deelname van kinders aan die nagmaal
Authors: Buitendag Johan
Published: June 2013

"We are one body" (1 Cor 10:17) - Child participation in Holy Communion. The conclusion of the article is that Holy Communion should include infants. When the broader framework of theologizing happens to be the covellant, this possibility becomes an imperative. Children - together with others - were the outcasts of society. But Jesus reached out to these marginalized people and repaired their status. The author points out that the current practice of excluding children from the Table of our Lord dates back to the Fourth Lateran Council in 1115. This implied that little children, who have not attained the use of reason, are not of necessity obliged to be included in the sacramental communion.  It seems as if Calvin accepted this practice of the church rather uncrincally. The most common argument used to exclude children from Holy Communion, namely that of testing oneself to discern the body of Christ, is based on a misunderstanding of the body of Christ. In this context of Corinthians, the expression is not meant to be the mystical body of Christ, but the real body as expressed by and in the congregation's gathering. And this body should not be torn apart.
The ritual of baptism as status-transformation
Authors: Van Staden Pieter
Published: June 2013

The ritual of baptism as status-transformation. Rituals are social mechanisms that have the very important function of effecting transitions in social and/or religious roles and status. Such transitions can be both internal and external in nature. Rituals should be differentiated from ceremonies. The latter function to confirm the roles and issues of status in the institutions of family, politics, education, religion, and economics. Ritual is the mechanism by which role and status are changed in a valid way in order to ensure spiritual growth and strengthen the bond with the church. The purpose of the article is to comment on the apparent loss of experiential meaning associated with the ritual of baptism in the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk, but probably also in most protestant churches that practice the ritual of infant baptism. The thesis is that infant baptism functions like a ceremony rather than a ritual the infant, not present at its own baptism in any real sense except physically, is never able to experience the affective and cognitive transition originally wrought by the ritual. Therefore, if the church does not introduce some measure to effect the bonding, the individual will always have trouble in identifying with the church.
Apokaliptiek en millennialisme: Die relevansie van die begrip "duisendjarige vredesryk" vir vandag
Authors: Groenewald Jonada
Published: June 2013

Apocalypticism and millennialism: The relevance of the "thousand year reign" for today. With the turn of the century it once again became clear that apocalypticism and millennialism are important themes. At the dawn of a new millennium the expectancy arises that the end of the world is at hand. Apocalypticism deals with the end time and millennialism with the thousandyear reign. The purpose of this study is to look at the relevance of the "thousand year reign" for a postmodern person. The "thousand year reign ", described in Revelation 20:1-10, is a concept that originated in the premodern time. Since there is a difference between how a premodern and a postmodern person understands time, it is important first to understand what this theme meant for the first readers of Revelation and then asking the question as to the relevance of this theme for today.
Charismatiese bewegings
Authors: Van der Westhuizen H. G.
Published: June 2013

Charismatic movements. There are a few main types of charismat, general charisma, individual and peculiar chaismata. The first category is for all believers, and comprises propheic, priestly and kingly charismata. The third category of chaismata consists of the church offices. Charismaic movements concentrate on the second category, namely the individual chaismata. Persons with these chaismata merecognized by their specific conversion and bapismal with the Hoy Spirit, their own sort of liturgy, their biblical fundamentalism, by their concept of Pneumamonism, as well as by their religiousness which is not church bound.
Geloofsekerheid in die kerk se geskiedenis van Bybelinterpretasie
Authors: Labuscbagne Kobus
Published: June 2013

Assurance of faith in the church's history of Biblical interpretation. The aim of this article is to focus on biblical interpretaion. It relects on the implications of biblical interpretaion for the foundaions of faith. People generally understand their world on the basis of their own presupposed convicions and on the basis of what they already know and have experienced of life. This tendency afects interpreters, understanding of the original audience of biblical texts. The article argues that the challenge to study Scipture accurately and objecively requires hermeneutical guidelines from the church in order to prevent subjecivism.
Kerkgeskiedenis: Perspektiewe vanuit die Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika
Authors: Dreyer Wim A.
Published: June 2013

Church History: Perspectives from the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika. The Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika has always regarded Church Hisory as a very important part of the theological curiculum. For that reason little attention has been given to metatheological quesions concening the subject, object, method and purpose of Church History. This article examines these questions, applying insights and contributions from several sciences such as Hisory, Philosophy of History, Theory of Science and Theology. This aricle reflects on questions as to why and how Church History can be regarded as a theological discipline
Welkom by die brug! Opmerkings oor die brug-funksievan die Afrika onafhanklike kerke1
Authors: Kritzinger J. J.
Published: June 2013

Welcome to the Bridge! Notes on the bridge function of theAfrican Independent Churches. It was the pioneer researcher in the ield of AICs, Bengt Sundkter, who in 1948 expressed his fear that these movements could become "the bridge" back to the traditional religions. This article draws on research results which indicate that these churches indeed act as bridges, not bridges back to the past, but bridges between Africa and the Chrisian faith, bidges between the past and future, and bridges between personal piety and socio-political involvement. The article also challenges the convenional churches to cross the bridge of interacion and communion with these churches in order that a more "catholic" theology and church practice may develop.
Die Jesus van die geskiedenis: J P Meier se Jesus-proiel krities bekyk
Authors: Geyser P. A.
Published: June 2013

The Jesus of history: A citical relection on J P Meier's Jesus-proile. This aricle is a critical relecion on the histoical Jesus research of J P Meier. Of the intendedfour volumes two of Meier,s books on Jesus have been published: A marginal Jew: Rethinking the historical Jesus, Vol 1: The roots of the problem and the person (1991); and Vol 2: Mentor, message, and miracles (1994/ A previous article focused on assessing Meier's work in light of the hermeneutical premises prevalent in histoical Jesus studies. In this aricle his proile of the historical Jesus is criically evaluated. Attenion is given to Meier's understanding of Jesus, family and his early career, his birth and descent, his language and education, Jesus as arisan, his unmarried status, the world in which he lived, the last meal, his ministry, his relationship with John the Bapist, his proclamation of the Kingdom of God and his miracles.
Socio-rhetorical interpretaion in practice: Recent contribuions in perspective1
Authors: Van Eck Ernest
Published: June 2013

Socio-rhetorical analysis of the gospels focuses on a specific text's strategy and situation. As such, it is interested in what any given text wanted to communicate (ideology) in its original socio-historical and socio-cultural situaion. In this article attenion is given to contibuions in a recent publicaion entitled Gospe linterpretation: Narrative-critical and social-scientiic approaches (with Kingsbury as editor) that has as focus what can be described as a socio-rhetoricalanalysis of the gospels, that is, readings of the gospels that aim to integrate narrative-critical and sociological readings of the gospels. Ater a few introductory remarks, some of the contribuions in the above-mentioned publicaion are summarized and then evaluaed in terms of their own explicitly stated aim, that is, to read the gospels from a socio-rhetoical perspective. Finally, a few remarks are made concerning both the necessiy for a socio-rhetoical reading of ancient texts and the possibilities that a socio-rhetorical analysis of ancient texts holds for gospel interpretain.