bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Muslim women’s experiences of domestic violence in the Nelson Mandela metropole: a qualitative study
Authors: Nordien Razia , Alpaslan Nicky , Pretorius Blanche 
Published: August 2012

This article provides a reflection on the experiences of Muslim women with regard to domestic violence.

Opsomming
Hierdie artikel werp ‘n blik op Moslemvroue se ervarings van huweliksgeweld.

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Experiences of widowhood and beliefs about the mourning process of the Batswana people
Authors: Manyedi M E , Koen M P , Greeff M 
Published: August 2012

The loss of a partner is viewed by most authors as more serious than that of a parent or child, because of the closeness of the relationship between the husband and wife.

Opsomming
Die verlies aan ’n lewensmaat word oor die algemeen deur outeurs as ’n groter verlies as dié van ’n ouer of ’n
kind beskou. Dit word toegeskryf aan die noue verband wat tussen man en vrou bestaan.

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Consumer satisfaction with community mental health care in Durban
Authors: Almeida Renée , Adejumo Oluyinka 
Published: August 2012

This study presents a consumer evaluation of the delivery and aspects of services provided at three community run mental health centres with the aim of using this information to improve the services in future for quality assurance.

Opsomming
Hierdie studie handel oor 'n verbruikersevaluering van die lewering van dienste en aspekte daarvan wat aan die drie gemeenskapsonder-houdende geestesgesondheidsentra gelewer is met die doel om hierdie inligting te gebruik om die dienste in die toekoms vir kwaliteits-versekering te verbeter.

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Clinical course: a concept analysis
Authors: Arries Eben , Du Plessis Diana 
Published: August 2012

Concepts are the most basic linguistic constructs with which individuals can get a grasp on their reality. Concepts assist persons to organise their experiences.

Opsomming
Konsepte is die mees basiese linguistiese konstrukte waarmee individue 'n greep op hulle werklikheid bekom. Konsepte help persone om hulle ervarings te organiseer.

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Awareness of diabetes mellitus among African traditional healers in the Nelson Mandela Metropole
Authors: Van Huyssteen Mea , Reddy Millidhashni , Naidoo Nadasen T , Boschmans Shirley-Anne , McCartney Jane , Van de Venter Maryna 
Published: August 2012

Diabetes mellitus, a chronic illness, affects approximately 8% of black South Africans. Traditional healers are an integral part of the lifestyle of the African people.

Opsomming
Diabetes mellitus, 'n chroniese siekte, affekteer na raming 8% van Suid-Afrika se swart bevolking. Tradisionele genesers is 'n integrale deel van die lewenswyse van dié bevolkingsgroep.

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Accessibility of district health nursing services in the greater Bronkhorstspruit
Authors: Mashia E O , Van Wyk N C 
Published: August 2012

A growing concern about the decline in the number of non-Black patients making use of the Bronkhorstspruit Clinic exists.

Opsomming
Toenemende kommer bestaan oor die afname in die getal nie-Swart pasiënte wat van die Bronkhorstspruit Kliniek gebruik maak.

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Guidelines for the management of unethical behaviour in homes for older persons
Authors: O'Donoghue Kim , Jooste Karien , Botes Annatjie 
Published: August 2012

The purpose of this research study is to formulate guidelines to counteract unethical behaviour of auxiliary nurses and care workers in homes for the older persons.

Opsomming
Die doel van hierdie navorsing is om riglyne te beskryf wat die onetiese gedrag van hulpverpleegkundiges en sorgwerkers in ouetehuise kan bekamp.

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South African nurses' accounts for choosing to be termination of pregnancy providers
Authors: Potgieter Cheryl , Andrews Gail 
Published: August 2012

The South African abortion law was liberalised with the introduction of the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act (CTOP) (1996).

Opsomming
Met die bekendstelling van die "Wet op die Keuse van die Terminasie van Swangerskap" (1996), is die Suid-Afrikaanse wet op aborsie geliberaliseer.

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Measuring health-related quality of life: a comparison between people living with aids and police on active duty
Authors: Möller Paul H , Smit Ria 
Published: August 2012

The escalating rate of AIDS-related deaths in South Africa has led to an increase in social scientific research on the perceptions and Experiences of people suffering from AIDS by focusing on their physical health and emotional well-being.

Opsomming
Die styging in die getal VIGS-verwante sterftes in Suid-Afrika het gelei tot 'n toename in sosiaalwetenskaplike navorsing oor die persepsies en belewenisse van mense met VIGS, met die fokus op hul fisieke Gesondheid en emosionele welsyn.

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Neuro-epistemology: a post-modernist analysis of the neuro-sciences
Authors: Mazabow Menachem , Burke Alban , Stuart Anita 
Published: August 2012

This paper examines the theoretical framework in which we construct our terms of reference when examining patients from an integrated Meyerian biopsychosocial perspective.

Opsomming
Hierdie artikel ondersoek die teoretiese raamwerk waarin ons, ons terme van verwysing konstrueer met verwysing na die ondersoeking van pasiënte vanuit 'n geïntegreerde Meyeriaanse biopsigososiale perspektief.

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Student nurses’ experience of a system of peer group supervision and guidance
Authors: Du Plessis Diana 
Published: August 2012

Peers are important in self- or group assessment as they provide learners with a useful perspective on their performance.

Opsomming
Portuurgroeplede is belangrik in self- of groepassessering omdat hulle die leerders van nuttige inligting en perspektief oor hulle vordering voorsien.

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Dealing with cholera: exclusively the domain of environmental health practitioners?
Authors: Le Roux Cheryl S 
Published: August 2012

Cholera outbreaks have a profound impact on the health and well-being of communities.

Opsomming
Cholera het ‘n diepgaande invloed op die gesondheid en algemene welsyn van gemeenskappe.

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Pastors or Lawyers? The Role of Religion in the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission Process
Authors: Meiring P.G.J. 
Published: August 2012

In this article, Piet Meiring who served as Committee Member on the TRC discusses the often disputed religious character of the Commission. Quoting examples from the TRC process he describes the debate that developed – on Archbishop Tutu’s religious way of handling the affairs of the Commission. Meiring discusses the TRC liturgy that was developed during the course of the process, as well as how important the role of religion proved to be in terms of three crucial issues: the process of remembering, the quest for truth, and the costliness of reconciliation.
Fr. Sergius Bulgakov (1871-1944): A study in the Eastern Orthodox hermeneutical perspective
Authors: Negrov Alexander I 
Published: August 2012

This study focuses on the hermeneutical theory of the Russian Orthodox theologian Fr. Sergius Bulgakov (1871-1944). It singles out the basic principles of that theory for discussion. The following principles are considered: the nature of the Bible; the role of the Holy Spirit in biblical interpretation; tradition as a hermeneutical principle; ecclesiastical reading; the actualisation of Scripture in personal and corporate life, and the scope and limitations of scientific-critical inquiry. An understanding of these fundamental tenets of Bulgakov’s hermeneutics is vital to a proper appreciation of Eastern Orthodoxy’s hermeneutical approach to the Bible.
Matthew’s anti-Paulinism: A neglected feature of Matthean studies
Authors: Sim David C. 
Published: August 2012

Half a century ago, S G F Brandon argued that the Gospel of Matthew was an anti-Pauline text. Brandon’s case was not especially convincing and his hypothesis was quickly consigned to the scholarly scrap heap. But in recent times Matthean scholarship has been moving towards a position whereby Brandon’s basic insights can and should be resurrected. This study argues that the view that Matthew was an anti-Pauline text is completely in line with current understandings of this Gospel and its underlying community, and can be restated in a more detailed and much more convincing fashion.
Reflections on Jesus’ parables as metaphorical stories past and present
Authors: Reinstorf Dieter , Van Aarde Andries 
Published: August 2012

During the past decades scholars have endeavoured to read Jesus’ parables as metaphorical stories. This article provides a theoretical overview of the ongoing debate, reflecting both on past claims and present criticism. The assertion is made that the use of the metaphor as a model to read and study the parables of Jesus, remains valid and should be expanded to include the parables in their particular Gospel settings.
We and They in Romans
Authors: Malina Bruce J. 
Published: August 2012

According to cultural anthropologists ingroup/outgroup divisions are fundamental to Mediterranean views of the world. This essay considers Paul’s in-group/outgroup, or “we/they” perceptions. The ethnocentrism revealed in this dichotomy indicates that Paul, like other Mediterraneans of his time, showed little interest in the outgroup. Not surprisingly, neither was the God of Israel. Non-Israelites simply did not fit into the divine plan of things until non-Israelites, some centuries later, began to identify with Paul’s “we” – something Paul did not foresee.
Homosexuality: A challenge to African churches
Authors: Masango Maake 
Published: August 2012

Globalization has brought numerous challenges to churches. Homosexuality is one of those challenges facing African churches. There has been a growing evidence of rejection, isolation, discrimination and condemnation as sub-human of homosexuals. Some conservative churches have misused Scripture in order to strengthen their case of condemnation. This article seeks to correct the misinterpretation or misuse of Scriptural passages. For example, Sodom and Gomorrah is often referred to as a passage of Scripture to justify condemnation, while this passage actually deals with judgment. Finally, the article challenges churches to use a pastoral approach which should lead to a healing ministering, especially to all of those who are isolated and rejected.
On social justice: Comparing Paul with Plato, Aristotle and the Stoics
Authors: Strijdom Johan 
Published: August 2012

n “In search of Paul” (2004) Crossan and Reed argue that Paul’s vision and program were essentially in continuity with Jesus’: both opposed, be it in Galilean villages or Roman cities, an unjust imperial system by means of an alternative project of egalitarian, distributive justice. Although Crossan elsewhere demonstrates the deep roots of this concern in the Jewish tradition, he tends to downplay the importance of Greek contributions in this regard. The purpose of this essay will be to offer, in constant dialogue with Crossan (and Reed), a more refined comparison of social justice in Paul on the one hand and Plato, Aristotle and the Stoics on the other. If Paul tried to establish egalitarian and sharing Christian communities under the Roman empire, how do this vision and program compare and contrast with Plato's hierarchical but communal concept of justice, Aristotle’s distributive notion according to merit, and most importantly the Stoics’ argument of “oikeiosis” (i.e., other-concern by concentrical familiarization with the other)?

Imagine, say Crossan and Reed (CR hereafter) in their recent book on Paul, the following dialogue between ourselves and Paul:

Do you think, Paul, that all men are created equal and endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights? I am not speaking about all men, but about all Christians. But do you think, Paul, that all people should be Christians? Yes, of course,. And do you think, Paul, that all Christians should be equal with one another?Yes, of course. Then do you think, Paul, that it is God’s will for all people to be equal with one another? Well, let me think about that one for a while and, in the meantime, you think about equality in Christ.
(CR 2004:234)
Rick Warren, purpose driven en die 40 dae doelgerigte lewe veldtog
Authors: Ungerer Andre , Nel Malan 
Published: August 2012

Rick Warren, purpose driven and the 40 days of purpose campaign
More than 532 churches/congregations in South-Africa have already purchased “The purpose driven campaign kit” and completed the 40 days campaign or are planning to do so. The name Rick Warren is synonymous with “Purpose driven” and the popularity of his work as well as his influence in this country, justifie a study of this nature. This study wants to determine the effect of Rick Warren’s 40 days of purpose in the circuit of Klerksdorp of the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika. Warren provides five purposes for a believer in the church in his book, A purpose driven life, which according to him is the church’s purpose of existence. The hypothesis of this study is that the 40 days of purpose is an excellent project for congregations to discover their purpose of existence, while it also strengthens the process of building the local congregation. Eight congregations participated in the research project.
Undoing the sleights of hand: Prophets and scholars – two mythic discourses
Authors: Van den Heever Gerhard 
Published: August 2012

By comparing the historical recalibration of the myth of the Mother of the Gods in Athens with the scholarly construction of the mysteries in nineteenth and twentieth century religio-historical scholarship, this essay argues that just as primary practitioners of religious discourse engage in religious mythmaking, so too do scholars of religion. Both the practice of religion and scholarship on religion subsist in the political domain of social discourse and mythmaking. However, the two kinds of mythmaking are not simply identical. It is the distance to the discourse afforded the scholar that enables scholarship as politically committed denaturalisation, or historicisation, of religious tradition and reflexive scholarship.

“Isn’t scholarship just another instance of ideology in narrative form? Don’t scholars tell stories to recalibrate a pecking order, putting themselves, their favorite theories, and their favorite people on top?” ... “Isn’t logos just a repackaged mythos?” ... to which I now respond: ‘If myth is ideology in narrative form, then scholarship is myth with footnotes.’”
(Lincoln 1999:209)
“The Arabs” in the ecclesiastical historians of the 4th/5th centuries: Effects on contemporary Christian-Muslim relations
Authors: Grafton David D. 
Published: August 2012

Historical inquiry into the origin and history of “the Arabs” has long been a part of Western Orientalist literature. However, Christian scholars from the 7th century onward sought to understand the rise of Islam from within a Biblical framework. This article looks at how the early church historians of the 4th and 5th centuries viewed “the Arabs” and passed on those images to their ecclesiastical
descendents. It aims to argue that the pejorative image of “the Arabs” as uncultured pagan barbarians of late antiquity was extended to Muslims in the 7th century and transferred into the Latin derogatory term “the Saracen”. This negative image has been perpetuated in Western Christian literature and continues to color Western Evangelical Christian and Dispensational images of “the Arabs”. The article shows that such perceptions have as much to do with the cultural stereotypes disseminated from the ecclesiastical historians as they do with Biblical hermeneutics.
Application and adaptation of Symphonology Bioethical Theory (SBT) in pastoral care practice
Authors: Khechane M.M. 
Published: August 2012

In an environment which is ethically and from a human
rights point of view overly sensitive and in which interculturism is becoming more and more a norm, pastoral care practitioners need to be committed to providing services that are ethical, intercultural and respecting of patients’ rights. This article demonstrates how application of the Symphonology Bioethical Theory (SBT) as the framework for practice in pastoral care and counselling can help Pastoral Care Practitioners (PCP) to be ethical while upholding patients’ human rights, and it can also help to bridge the intercultural chasm while simultaneously explaining the rationale for the practice. Symphonology is a context-driven, ethical decision- making model guiding holistic interaction between patients and PCPs. The Symphonological decision-making matrix is based on a practitioner-patient agreement for pastoral care that emphasizes patient preferences, pastoral psychological and theological knowledge, the pastoral care content and the context of the situation. The goal of the PCP is to ethically incarnate the divine presence and thus to bring about hope and emancipation to the patient using the bioethical standards of autonomy, freedom, objectivity, self-assertion, benevolence and fidelity.
Reconciliation: The South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s contribution to dealing with the past, reconciling and building the nation
Authors: Barry S. 
Published: August 2012

International experience has shown that addressing past human rights violations is a necessary step in the process of reconciliation and nation building. How was post-apartheid, democratic South Africa to deal with its past human rights violations? Would it go the way of retribution in order to settle the scores of the past? Would it go the way of blanket amnesty in the name of political expediency and ignore the fate of its victims? The Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation, Act 34 of 1995, which established the TRC envisaged that national unity and reconciliation could be promoted by determining the extent, and the fate and whereabouts of the victims, of such human rights violations; giving opportunity for story-telling; recommending reparations and measures to prevent future violations; and by providing a full report. In order to do so the Commission had the power to grant amnesty to those making such disclosures. This article, while not uncritical of the Commission, is generally positive about its contribution both in attempting to deal with the past, and in building a democratic, human rights and restorative justice culture based on the rule of law. It examines the definitions of reconciliation that emerged during the Commission in the light of a Christian definition where reconciliation is seen to be between God, others and self, and involves integration with the human community. This integration involves taking responsibility for the past, confession and repentance, forgiving and being forgiven, making restitution where possible, ongoing transformation in the present and hope for the future.
Editorial
Authors: Office Editorial 
Published: August 2012

Hierdie laaste uitgawe van 2007 bevat weereens uitstekende navor-singsartikels in verskillende teologiese dissiplines en ons hartlike gelukwense aan al die skrywers! Daarmee saam betuig ons ook ons dank aan akademici wat as keurders opgetree het en ons adminis-tratiewe personeel vir hulle harde werk. Sonder die kritiese kom-mentare van die keurders is die uitgee van ’n wetenskaplike tydskrif deesdae onmoontlik.
Is die idee van ’n kerkorde nog kerklik byderwets?
Authors: Smit C. J. 
Published: August 2012

Is the idea of a church order still relevant for the modern church? The question is whether church order could be of any sig- nificance for the church of our time. Should the church order be modernised to fit the church of a new millennium? Is the con- cept of a church order at all still feasible for the modern church? Where does the idea of a church order come from? This article shows that the concept of a church order originated from the Scriptures, the Old and the New Testaments. Throughout church history there was always the danger that where the church order became insignificant, the existence of the church itself came under threat. The real questions are what a church order ought not to be and what it ought to be. This article determined that the church or- der has no independent authority. The church order should not be rendered as a church law. In fact, the church order should be only the principle-bearing pointer to the Word of God. In itself the church order has no own authority. It is only a servant of the authority of the Word. As such a Scripture-bound church order is indispensable for the existence of the church, also the church of our time. The nature of such a church order is not to create the services of the church, nor the essence of church being, but to ensure the task of the church to proclaim the Word of God and to protect the solemn being of the church in its orderly existence as the people of God in this world.
Economic sanctions: an ethical primer
Authors: Zandman H. J.G. 
Published: August 2012

The world has developed into a globe with increasingly inter- twined economic interests, with greater economic interdepen- dence than ever before. This has caused a new weapon to step onto the world scene in the 20th and 21st centuries, applied to bring nations to heel. It is aimed at those nations which do not conform to particular, usually ethically perceived standards. “Economic sanctions” is the name of this new weapon. This article aims to evaluate the wielding of economic sanctions from the perspective of principles based on a Biblical worldview in order to assist Christians in making an informed decision as to what their stance ought to be regarding this phenomenon. Data show that there is an incremental increase of the use of economic sanctions in world politics. At present, sanctions have uncertain grounding in ethics and little or no standing in inter- national law. Their effectiveness is seriously questioned, their economic cost, especially to the implementer(!), is considerable. The question as to whether economic sanctions should be deplored or embraced at times would be helped with further investigation beyond the scope of this article, notably with re- gard to what has been surmised in the context of the sanctions deployed regarding the apartheid regime in South Africa. The results of economic sanctions appear to bear out the Biblical principles in that both, actual results plus Biblical prin- ciples, generally send a discouraging message regarding this approach to political conflict.
Editorial
Authors: Office Editorial 
Published: August 2012

Die redaksie bied met dankbaarheid teenoor die outeurs weer ’n uitgawe van In die Skriflig aan. Getrou aan ons beleid om sover moontlik die hele teologiese ensiklopedie in die keuse van artikels aan die orde te stel, publiseer ons weer artikels vanuit verskillende dissiplines in die reformatoriese teologie. C.J. Smit beweeg op die terrein van die hermeneutiek van die kerkreg met sy artikel oor die sleutels vir die toepassing van die kerkorde. Hy hanteer ’n belangrike tema, veral omdat die toepassing van die kerkorde en die gesag van besluite van kerklike vergaderings steeds baie aandag in kerkregtelike besinning ontvang. Sy artikel is ’n welkome bydrae tot hierdie debat.