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'n Hervormde tradisie as heelmiddel
Authors: Loader J. A. 
Published: January 2013

In die Nederduitsch Hervonnde Kerk van Afrika is die odium theologicum geen vreemdeling nie. Daar is verskeie illustrasies van moontlik. Ben verskyningsvonn daarvan is die heftige polemiese trant van talle publikasies van S P Engelbrecht2, J G M Dreyer3 en andere. Dit staan in 'n ou Transvaalse tradisie, soos onder andere gesien kan word in die laat-negentiende-eeuse styl van M J Goddefroy4. Waar hierdie emosionele polemieke na buite plaasgevind het en telkens teen anti-Hervonners vir die Hervonnde Kerk in die bres getree het, het daar nou 'n binnekerklike twis losgebreek. Ook dit is nie by ons onbekend nie. Ons hoef maar net te dink aan die bitterhede van die Geysersage gedurende die sestigerjare en van die Artikel III-debat in die jare sewentig en tagtig. Die twis wat egter gedurende die negentigerjare in Hervonnde geledere gegroei het, laat die vroeere twiste klein lyk. Anders as in die afgelope drie dekades is dit nie meer enkelinge of 'n handjievol kritici wat redelik maklik ge'isoleer kan word nie. Nou' staan hele slagordes met wapperende vaandels in die kerk teenoor mekaar. Na die vergadering ter lewering van 'n 'Eietydse Getuienis' op 4 November 1995 en die verskyning van Die Hervonner van die halfjaar wat op die Vier-en-sestigste Algemene Kerk-vergadering gevolg het5, sou dit 'n oop deur intrap om hiervoor dokumentere bewys aan te voer. Daar word soms eufemisties na die meningsverskille wat in die laaste helfte van 1995 kookpunt bereik het, verwys as 'n 'debat'. As 'n waardige debat werklik ontwikkel, kan dit die Hervonnde Kerk en die beoefening van die teologie ten goede kom. In hierdie artikel beoog ek nie om aan die geveg deel te neem nie, maar weI om konstruktief by te dra tot wat 'n debat kan word.
Die moederskoot van Israel: 'n Teologiese besinning oor die nuwe navorsingsresultate met betrekking tot die totstandkoming van Israel
Authors: Bezuidenhout L. C. 
Published: January 2013

The womb of Israel: Tbeological reflections on recent research results concerning the origin of Israel. Recent research concerning the origin of Israel has the potential to cause theological disorientation. The birth of Israel and its religion was unpretentious and not as unique as it may appear in the Biblical accounts. It is necessary to analyse and evaluate these results and to integrate it into a theological perspective. These results can induce theological benefits if it is perceived in the right perspective.
Daniel 7-12 in sosiaal-wetenskaplike perspektief
Authors: Venter P. M. 
Published: January 2013

Daniel 7-12 from a social-scientific perspective In this social-scientific investigation a group of teaching intellectuals from the Hasidic movement are identified as the authors of Daniel 7-12. Their stance towards society during the crisis, brought about by the drastic reforms of Antiochus IV Epiphanes in 167 BCE, is explained in terms of their firm belief that the disturbed order of holiness would be restored in accordance with a fixed time scheme. Although a part of the cultural situation, their expectation of a future change debarred them from taking active part in society. Rather they maintained a passive and quietistic attitude.
Andries van Aarde se Matteusinterpretasie
Authors: Le Roux J. H. 
Published: January 2013

Andries van Aarde's interpretation of Matthew. This article focuses on Andries van Aarde's interpretation of the Gospel of Matthew. His book, 'God-with-us: The domiliant perspective in Matthew's story, and other essays', consists of a number of articles covering different aspects oftNs Gospel. It is argued that Van Aarde changed his approach to Matthew in the course of time. At the beginning of his career, he focused on structural analysis and made an important contribution to the Gattung' problem. Then his attention shifted to narratology and Social-scientific criticism. Van Aarde's consistent narratological interpretation of Matthew enabled him to identify Matthew's ideology and to determine the way in which it took shape on the surface structure. This narratological investigation also shed new light among others, on the parables, the charaters and the problem of direct and indirect discourse. To conclude the article, some critical statements with regard to the historical understanding the Gospel of Matthew are formulated.
Kerk en kultuur - 'n godsdiens-teologiese perspektief
Authors: Van der Merwe P. J. 
Published: January 2013

Church and culture - a religio-theological perspective. The intimate and symbiotic relationship between religion and culture postulated by various sociologists of religion is accepted as backdrop for an elaboration of the principle of the church being in the world but not of it. The question whether a peoples church 'volkskerk' has any special cultural responsibilities is also addressed. Finally it is contended that modern, seculilrised culture is controlled by a civil ideology akin to civil religion.
Kerk en kultuur by die vryheidsoekende Afrikaner van die 1ge eeu - 'n historiese ondersoek
Authors: Pont A. D. 
Published: January 2013

Church vis it vis culture among the republican Afrikaner of the 19th century - an historical investigation. In this study attention is given to the question of the correlation between and/or position of the church vis a vis culture among the republican Afrikaner of the 19th century. Initially attention is given to a workohle definition of church and culture and then, in the light of Calvinist theology, the relationship is discussed. Eventually the stated problem is discussed and the conclusion formulated that the culture of the Afrikaner was strongly influenced and directed by its theological viewpoints. A few conclusions are drawn.
Kerk - Kultuur - Volk - Owerheid
Authors: Dreyer W. A. 
Published: January 2013

Church - CUlture - People - Government. Since 1994 the Republic of South Africa has undergone profound political and cultural changes. The churches in South Africa (including the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika as an Afrikaans-orientated church) need to evaluate the situation and come to a theological understanding of their relationship with the culture, people and government of South Africa. This article examines the relationship between church, culture, people and government from an historical, theological, philosophical and practical perspective.
Die houding van die Open baring van Johannes teenoor kultuur
Authors: Engelbrecht J. J. 
Published: January 2013

The attitude of the Apocalypse of John towards culture. The last book of the Bible was not written in the first instance to say something about the believer's attitude towards and use of culture as such. However, between the lines important information is to be found. Those who really believe in Him who is proclaimed in this book do not need to exchange the culture of their people for the culture of another group. It should always be borne in mind, however; that if a certain aspect of one's culture is contrary to the gospel or is a hindrance to the passing on of the gospel to all human beings, the gospel should have priority over one's beloved culture and traditions.
Rudolf Bultmann oor die opstanding van Jesus
Authors: Pelser G. M.M. 
Published: January 2013

Rudolf Bultmann on the resurrection of Jesus. The findings of the Jesus Seminar in the USA regarding the resurrection of Jesus as well as the fairly recent (1994) publication of Gerd Lademann's book on the resurrection of Jesus prompted this investigation into Bultmann's thoughts on the resurrection of Jesus. The reason for investigating Bultmann's thoughts lies in the fact that both the Seminar's and Lademann's findings correspond in one way or another to with what Bultmann already contended more than fifty years ago, although their approaches with regard to the role and significance of historical investigation differ considerably in certain respects. This essay focuses on the following aspects of Bultmann's approach: the resurrection as expression of the significance of the cross; the unhistorical character of the resurrection (i.e. not the resuscitation of Jesus' corpse); the resurrection as eschatological event; the question as to the nature of the appearances of the risen Jesus; Jesus as risen in the kerygma; faith as the only way of experiencing the risen Lord, and, finally, one's own resurrection to a new existence in the Lord.
The ecclesiastical situation of the first generation Roman Christians
Authors: Du Toit A. B. 
Published: January 2013

Forming pan of a trilogy about the first generation Roman Christians, this anicle concentrates on the ecclesiastical aspect. From some scattered and relatively small groups, the numbers of Roman Christians increased markedly in the second half of the first century. According to Romans 16, Jewish Christians played a significant role in the initial period, although Gentile Christians were in the majority. Friction between these groups may have been a problem, but was not Paul's main concern. The Gentile Christians were mainly from a foreign background. Thus the first Christian community had a strongly cosmopolitan character. The plurality of house-churches was mainly due to practical factors, but social differentiation might have played a role. Meetings most probably took place in the ordinary rented apanments of insulae. Romans 16 renders a vivid picture of the leadership activities of Christian women and of Paul's enlightened position in this regard.
Die herfsfees en die koningsrite by Bet-El as interteks van Amos 7: 1 0-8: 14 en Hosea 9: 1-9
Authors: Breytenbach A. P.B 
Published: January 2013

The autumnal festival and the royal rite at Bethel as an intertext of Amos 7:10-8:14 and Hosea 9:1-9. It is argued that a text from the Samaritan Liturgy which describes a royal rite at Bethel on the last day of the autumnal festival, represents a reliable tradition. This text, as well as Deuteronomy 26:2-15 to which it is closely related, is used as the basis for a reconstruction of a royal rite at Bethel during the time of the monarchy. Amos 7:10-8:14 and Hosea 9:1-9 are read against this background. The said prophecies state exactly the opposite of what was expressed and intended by the royal rite. This accounts for the vehement reaction against Amos and Hosea from the side of the priests.
In Verkenning van postmodernisme en 'n ekskurs op Daniel 7-12
Authors: Venter P. M. 
Published: January 2013

A reconnaissance into post-modernism and an excurs on Daniel 7-12. This orientation to the contents and meaning of postmodemism, investigating its relation to poststructuralism and its literary implications for exegesis, proposes that Daniel 7-12 can be read as subor minor narratives.
Die Tomasevangelie: Inleidende opmerkings
Authors: Van Eck Ernest 
Published: January 2013

The Gospel of Thomas: Introductory remarks. The aim of this article is to present to South-African theologians, ministers and believers, in fairly popular fashion, the current debate in regard to some aspects of the non-canonical Gospel of Thomas. Attention is given to the discovery, text and publication of the Gospel of Thomas, the question of its dependence on or independence from the Synoptic gospels, the possible date of the Gospel, as well as to its theology (being either gnostic or non-gnostic). Finally, a few remarks in regard to the value of the studying of the Gospel of Thomas, in terms of theological debates in the church, are made.
Transformerende riglyne vir die kerk uit Lukas 14: Mense is belangriker as reels en grense
Authors: Van Staden Piet 
Published: January 2013

Transformative guidelines for the church from Luke 14:People are more important than rules and boundaries. It has been shown by scholars that Mediterranean culture of the first century exhibits certain distinctive characteristics in personality type and in concomitant social behaviour. Generally speaking, Mediterranean people can be described as of the interdependent personality type as opposed to the independent type of the modem Western world. The New Testament as a collection of documents reflects the values that prevailed at the time of writing. More importantly, each of these documents reflects an interpretive evaluation of past events for contemporary society, and at the same time intrinsically contains a vision for the future. In this article I wish to explore the implications of the Gospel of Luke's transformational guidelines for the church leaders of his day. His vision for the future of the church, I believe, can be presented in the form of the conviction: People are more important than rules and boundaries.
Akademiese protokol in die teologiese wetenskap
Authors: Steenkamp L. J.L 
Published: January 2013

Academic protocol in theological science. Academic protocol in theological science determines the guidelines according to which the theologian applies theology as science. There is an inevitable interaction between the theological practice of science and Christian existence. It isn't in the nature of theological science to communicate within an empty space, ignoring the contextual relevance of the Christian community. In this respect, theology should be practiced in a critically inquisitive manner, keeping scientific integrity as well as the context of the believing community in mind.
The continued importance of Jesus
Authors: Van Aarde Andries 
Published: January 2013

The different aspects of the influential nature of Jesus' life were handed down only after his death by those who met God on the basis of the traditions with regard to Jesus. The historical Jesus is therefore to be distinguished from the kerygmatic Christ. This article aims at arguing that Jesus' call upon God as 'Abba' can be regarded as a dialectic material link between the historical Jesus and the kerygmatic Christ. It is also shown that this dialectic has divergently been articulated in the New Testament writings and thereafter as time has changed. Today the historical Jesus' message of the allinclusiveness and already-presence of God's domain is to be taken seriously by the church in pursuing the kerygma in the New Testament. However, the category 'kerygmatic Christ' seems to be increasingly loosing its explanatory and heuristic power in the secular and postmodem religious age.
The fictional transfiguration of Jesus: Images of Jesus in literature
Authors: Du Toit C. W. 
Published: January 2013

Over the years the literary world has been one of the most productive and creative sources of Jesus interpretation. This article gives an overview of som aspects of developments in this filed with reference to the African and Afriko.net contexts. The way in which Jesus is fictionally transformed may reflect the influence of scholarly research, popular and innovative Jesus interpretations, existential questions, and cultural fluctuations, or simply a celebration of imagination. The relationship between theology and literature is vital to both fields. Theology is challenged by the freedom of the novel and the novel stimulated by theological findings. After dealing with some categories of fictional narratives, a Jew examples are discussed. The article gives attention to Jesus in post-modem novels and in postcolonial literature. An African novel is referred to and then Jesus is dealt with more extensively in Afrikaans poems. Examples are given from the work of SheilaCussons, Breyten Breytenbach and Adam Small. The article closes with the sentiment that Jesus interpretations remain a critical and creative comment on humankind and its religion.
The Feminist and the Bible: Hermeneutical Alternatives
Authors: Osiek Carolyn 
Published: January 2013

Amid the varieties of feminist interpretive methods in biblical scholarship, this article suggests a general typology of approaches: rejection of the claims of biblical authority; acceptance of those claims with critique of oppressive interpretations; revisionism, which holds to the possibility of reconstructing the lost experience of women in the texts; reliance on symbol and image of the feminine to convey meaning; and finally, the liberation critique of oppressive structures. An appreciation and critique is offered for each alternative.
Inference and Relevance in Paul's Allegory of the Wild Olive Tree
Authors: Maartens P. J. 
Published: January 2013

Relevance theory accounts for Paul's preference for 'the wild olive' tree in using horticultural practices of grafting to symbolise his mission to the Gentiles. The olive tree facilitates inclusive imagery. The principle of ostensive inferential communication also accounts for the violation of horticultural conventions. Relevance juxtaposes God who calls and Israel that fails. The remnant as cultivated olive is the balance of this process. Relevance 'roots' the symbolism in election and the covenant as origins of Israel. Israel obtains eschatological relevance and significance. Gentile Christians are drawn into eschatological Israel. The church is rooted in continuity with the historical Israel. The juxtaposition of different readings renders all interpretation relative. Yet, changing the cognitive environment of its readers guarantees the relevance of exegetical discourse.
Krisis in pastoriee
Authors: Van Biljon Kobus 
Published: January 2013

Crisis in the manse. In a pilot study, 72 ministers and their wives were interviewed in focus groups to determine why ministers leave the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika. Utilising the qualitative data of this research project could in future facilitate the formulation of effective strategies to create a salutogenit culture in the church.
Oor die bestaan van God en oor niksheid
Authors: Labuschagne Kobus 
Published: January 2013

On the existence of God and on nothingness The views of Karl Barth and the 'Heilsgeschichte'-tradition on the one hand, and those of Rudolf Bultmann and the 'Formkritik'-tradition on the other hand, do not differ so much on the method of objective historical research. The real differences start to appear on the hermeneutical front, where facts and events referred to in the Scriptures are evaluated and explained. The 'Heilsgeschichte' -tradition is consistent in maintaining an objective point of departure, whilst Bultmann and the 'Form-kritik'-tradition, influenced by existentialist philosophy, reveals a subjective approach. For Bultmann the kerygma cannot be verified historically but only subjectively or existentially. For Barth the kerygma cannot be separated from its true basis of historical events, in and through the person of Jesus Christ. These two different approaches have enormous con-sequences for the question of the existence of God.
Egskeiding in die antieke Semitiese wereld
Authors: Schutte P. J.W. 
Published: January 2013

Divorce in the ancient Semitic world. Although divorces did occur in the ancient Semitic world, divorce never became a casual or even an accepted phenomenon in especially the Jewish community. Marriage was the normal state of affairs for Jews, and they worked hard at maintaining it. This article investigates the issue.
Montage, Von Rad en Belydenis
Authors: Venter P. M. 
Published: January 2013

Montage, Von Rad and Confession. Following Sailhamer's practice of using the term 'montage' as a herme-neutical key for understanding the canon of the Old Testament, this term is investigated and it is shown that Von Rad used it as a technique in his works on the Hexateuch. It is proposed that the same technique can be used in modem theologies and in the use of confessions.
Die verhouding verkondiging en belydenis by Paulus
Authors: Pelser G. M.M. 
Published: January 2013

The relationship between proclamation and confession in Paul. It is a well-known fact that in his letters Paul for different purposes made use of traditional materials, among others confessional formulae and hymns. In this study the question is asked as to how these materials were evaluated by Paul, that is, whether he regarded them as fixed dogmas to be handed down in their original form, and in the event of proclaiming the gospel, to be strictly adhered to as kerygmatic guidelines. The conclusion arrived at is that, although Paul definitely regarded these materials as existential expressions of faith of some importance and as forms of proclamation in their own right, he never saw them as unchangeable dogmas to be strictly adhered to as prescriptive for his understanding and proclamation of the gospel. He, on the contrary, made free use of them in such a manner that he modified them in different ways in order to bring them in line with his theology and to serve the purpose of his theological argument. In so doing, he clearly demonstrated that, in his view, the confessional formulae should be of service to the kerygma, and not the other way around.
Die plek en funksie van belydenisskrifte in die kategese van die Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk
Authors: Beukes P. 
Published: January 2013

The purpose and function of the articles of faith in the catechism of the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk Since the publication of the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika's most recent catechism text books (1982-1989), there has been concern that the articles of faith of the church, and particularly the Heidelberg Catechism, have not been taught sufficiently. In this study it is shown that the Heidelberg Catechism was only for a short period of time the exclusive text book used in teaching the dogma of the church to catechism pupils. Since 1985 it has become a general tendency in almost all reformed churches not to use one of the articles of faith or an abbreviated form thereof as basis in catechism anymore, but rather to use the Bible itself. This study attempts to point out that the Council for Catechism of the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk has chosen correctly on sound theological, pedagogical, and didactic historical grounds to teach the Biblical content within the accompanying framework of the faith and not according to one or other article of faith of the church. Many factors, as indicated in this study, require that the witness of the church again be conveyed, based on the existing articles of faith, and that this then should serve as the accompanying framework for the catechism.
Belydenis: Objektiewe waarheid of eksistensiele uitdrukking van geloof?
Authors: Steenkamp L. J.S. 
Published: January 2013

Confession: Objective truth or existential expression of belief! Confession of belief originates when someone (the believer or the church) is so touched existentially by the Person, Jesus Christ, that he or she cannot help declaring that Jesus is the living Lord. This confession, therefore, becomes a lifestyle which has to be relived again and again. For this reason we never testify to our own insights or rational ideas about God, but to this meeting with God in Jesus Christ. Thus, it becomes clear that confession is different to religious lyrics or the knowledge of abstract truths which are only communicated rationally; it imlies a decision which carries a risk, but at the same time it Simply has to be repeated again and again in an existential" way by the believer.
Kan daar iets oor God gese word? 'n Perspektief vanuit die kritiese wysheid.
Authors: Bezuidenhout L. C. 
Published: January 2013

Can something be said about God? A perspective from the critical wisdom In the critical wisdom. Traditional dogmata are scrutinised and proved to be unreliable. Yet, a new concept of 'theology' is proposed. The value of logic is appreciated, but its limits are accepted. Instead of conventional systematic thought, existential reflection is proposed.