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He who laughs last – Jesus and laughter in the Synoptic and Gnostic traditions

Nel, Marius. J. (AOSIS OpenJournals, 2014-05)

The aim of the article is to examine the meaning of references to laughter in the Synoptic Gospels and a number of Gnostic texts. Whereas Jesus is depicted as an object of ridicule (Mk 5:40 par.) and as condemning those ...
Hearing the Living Word of God today? : a systematic-theological investigation into the authority and interpretation of scripture for contemporary Korean Presbyterianism

Yoon, Hyung-Chul (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)

AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die krisis rakende Skrifgesag vra ‘n dringende sistematies-teologiese ondersoek om ‘n weg vanuit dié krisis aan te dui deur ‘n oortuigender, meer verstaanbare en belowende benadering te bied om ...
Die Heidelbergse Kategismus as kategetiese leerstof

Prins, Jurianus Marthinus Gaukus (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1973-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: No abstract available
Heiligheid, geregtigheid, heiliging? : 'n kritiese ondersoek na die verbande tussen liturgie, geregtigheid en menseregte in die denke van Nicholas Wolterstorff

Carelse, David Peter (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study is ‘n research proposal for a possible D.Th degree. The research objective is to explore critically the thought and teachings of Nicholas Wolterstorff, a leading Christian philosopher, that ...
Heling van die familie : 'n kritiese ondersoek na pastorale dimensies van die liturgie

Du Plessis, Johannes Cornelius (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-12)

AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die een en twintigste eeu word onder andere gekenmerk deur ‘n snel veranderende samelewing, wat implikasies inhou op makro gebied (filosofies, tegnologies en teologies) sowel as mikro gebied (daar ...
"Die Here is in sy heilige tempel" – oor die teenwoordigheid van God in die erediens

Van der Merwe, I. J. (Dept. of Systematic Theology and Ecclesiology, Stellenbosch University, 2002-04)

The question on how God’s presence in the worship of the church can be discerned is once again on the theological table because of two contextual influences, namely postmodernism and the image-oriented culture in which ...
A hermeneutic of learned helplessness : the Bible as problem in pastoral care

De Villiers, Desiree (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2005-12)

This paper attempts an exploration and description of a hermeneutic of learned helplessness. Drawing on insights from both psychology and theology, it problematises the interaction that an individual believer can develop ...
The hermeneutical nexus of an undenominational Bible school : an application of philosophical hermeneutics and the literary analysis of Paul Ricoeur to the Carroll model for congregational studies

Damsell, Wilfred Ernest (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The hermeneutical nexus and an undenominational Bible School. This dissertation arose out of reflections on the Carroll Handbook Jor Congregational Studies and inter alia seeks to give a philosophical ...
Hermeneutics in identity formation : Paul's use of Genesis in Galatians 4

Punt, Jeremy (AOSIS OpenJournals, 2011-04)

Paul’s hermeneutics, in dealing with the scriptures and traditions of Israel and his concern for a specific identity for the communities he interacted with, require attention for the reciprocal, interrelationship between ...
Hermeneutiek van inklusiwiteit : Handelinge 15 as Bybelse raamwerk vir aanvaarding van die homoseksuele persoon binne die Verenigende Gereformeerde Kerk in Suider Afrika (VGKSA)

Pieterse, Abraham (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006-12)

In present day society and the context within which we find ourselves, the word “marginalised” is not altogether uncommon, therefore the marginalised is on the rise. It is precisely the marginalised that feel the need to ...
'n Hermeneutiese besinning oor die relevansie van die legitimasie-verklaring van die NG Kerk vir kontekstuele spreke oor God

Loots, Deone Este (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007-12)

This assignment takes a look at the relevance of the declaration signed on the day of legitimation by future pastors of the Ned. Geref. Kerk. It is evaluated according to its use for pastors as a guide for speaking about ...
The historical context of the Accra Confession

Rust, Averell (AOSIS OpenJournals, 2009-11)

This article places the Accra Confession, accepted at the 24th General Assembly of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) (2004), within the historical context of the WARC's struggle for economic justice in the ...
The historical understanding of the Old Testament in South Africa : Colenso, Le Roux and beyond

Bosman, Hendrik L. (AOSIS OpenJournals, 2013-09)

Isaiah Berlin quoted Archilochus to distinguish between two styles of academic reasoning that, to some extent, summarises the transition of historiography from Modernism to Postmodernism: ‘The fox knows many things but the ...
Hitting the glass ceiling : reflections on women in leadership through the lenses of social Identity

Nell, Ian A. (Online Research Journals, 2014-04)

In Africa, we experienced a long history of patriarchal leadership not only in the spheres of politics, economics and culture but specifically also in the sphere of religion. In this regard many women aspiring for religious ...
HIV and AIDS within the primary health care delivery system in Zimbabwe : a quest for a spiritual and pastoral approach to healing

Tamirepi, Farirai (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This qualitatively oriented Practical Theological research journey, informed by the philosophical ideas of postmodern, contextual, participatory and feminist theologies, postmodern and social construction ...
HIV/AIDS alienation : between prejudice and acceptance

Brown, Janet L. (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2004-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This dissertation aimed to ascertain, in a practical theological way, how to bridge the gulf between the congregation and the AIDS community using home based care as the vehicle of change. The initial ...
Holmes se Apostoliese Vaders in Grieks en Engels : ‘n moet vir elke boekrak

Jacobs, Lambert D. (AOSIS OpenJournals, 2010-03)

Daar is waarskynlik bitter min tekste in die teologiese wêreld met ‘n langer Wirkungsgeschichte as die diglot-teks in Grieks (en Latyn) en Engels van die Apostoliese vaders deur die groot Engelse geleerde Joseph Barber ...
The holy spirit in the Qur'an : an assessment from a Christian perspective

Shih-Ching, Judy Tao Tau Shih-Ching, Judy (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006-03)

This study is an attempt to gain an understanding of the al-ruh (Holy Spirit) from a Muslim perspective and a comparison with the Christian perspective. Chapter 1 is an introduction. Chapter 2 and 3 are textual study; the ...
Home based diakonia within the HIV and AIDS epidemic : towards an ecclesiology of grassroots care and identity affirmation

Snyman, Stephen (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The HIV and AIDS epidemic has affected the whole South African society, including the church. The dilemma of adequate reaction to the effects of HIV andAIDS on the pastoral responsibilities of the church ...
Hope care to couples within the Korean text

Jun, Dong Chan (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2005-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The purpose of this thesis is to show the relevance of an application of hope care model to the Korean couples who are in conflict and confusion by being caught in the battle between Confucianism and ...