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The abolition of intermarriage in Ezra 10 and the ethnic identity of the postexilic Judean community : a hermeneutic study

Paulo, Bonifacio (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The present study seeks to examine the abolition of intermarriage according to Ezra 10 by asking the question as to what were the compelling reasons for such a social crisis, and to demonstrate its possible ...

Accounting for anxiety : an analysis of an early first-century material ethic from Matt 6:19-34

Tryon, Denzil Bruce (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006-12)

This paper undertakes a detailed study of Matt 6:19-34 for the specific purpose of accounting for the unique context and content of the material/financial ethic being articulated here by Jesus. The passage, made up of four ...

Addressing the HIV and AIDS stigma : a pastoral approach for church leaders in Khayelitsha

Niyukuri, Benaya (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A research study was conducted in the form of a literature review to explore the situation of HIV and AIDS stigma in Khayelitsha in order to propose a Pastoral Approach for church leaders in that township. ...

The administrative functioning of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in South Africa and the disillusionment and alienation of its members : a catalyst for change

Plaatjes, Calvin William Hendriks, H. J. (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This dissertation addresses the functioning of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in South Africa and the disillusionment and alienation of its members. Its aim is to uncover what the key factors are in ...

The agency of the church in HIV/AIDS among refugees in relation to the host country

Didier, Kasongo Wa Kumutombo (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

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Aksie en kontemplasie? : op weg na mistiek-profetiese gereformeerde spiritualiteit in dialoog met David Tracy en K.H. Miskotte

Hansen, Leonard Dirk (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-12)

This study concerns the relationship between mysticism and social action (widely understood, as including political and economic action), or as it was formulated for centuries in the Christian tradition: the relationship ...

Alfa en omega : ’n studie in die trinitariese denke van Robert Jenson

Verhoef, Anne Hendrik (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2008-03)

This study offers an overview, interpretation and critical evaluation of the theology of the Lutheran American theologian Robert Jenson. The first aim is to give an outline of his theology in such a way that the importance ...

An analysis of the intercalation of Mark 11:12-25 in light of narrative criticism and the oral aspect of Mark

Ok, Il (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Mark 11:12-25 has been identified as an intercalation or sandwich structure (A-B-A) by many scholars as consisting of three linked episodes: the cursing of the fig tree (11:12- 14), the cleaning of the ...

The application of the literary forms of the Bible in preaching : a Korean perspective

Yoon, Man Sun (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Korean Protestant Church has witnessed some conflicting views regarding theological issues as well as important socio-political events between conservatism and liberalism from the early mission era ...

An appraisal of theological training for untrained church leaders in Sub Saharan Africa : with particular reference to the training program of Veritas College

Wiid, Willem Jacobus (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study is an appraisal of the training program of Veritas College as an answer to the training need of the untrained church leaders in Sub Saharan Africa, focusing on the country of Malawi. Partly ...

An assessment of African Christian beliefs in ancestors in view of a responsible interpretation of 1 Corinthians 8:4-6 within the South African context

Mqala, Lieberman Mxolisi (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The object of this study is to assess African Christian beliefs in ancestors in lieu of a responsible interpretation of 1 Corinthians 8 :4 - 6. Warranting this assessment is the confusion that arises ...

Atonement and human rights? : implications of the classic Reformed doctrine of atonement for the building of a human rights culture in contemporary Malawi

Thipa, Joseph Andrew (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study is a critical investigation of a theological basis for believers and the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian in Malawi to support a culture of human dignity and human rights, and specifically ...

Augustine and Calvin : the use of Augustine in Calvin's writings

Han, Sung-jin (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this research is neither to compare the theologies of Augustine and Calvin, nor to establish a theory that reveals Augustine's influence on Calvin's theology. This research, rather, endeavours ...

Authority and interpretation in the book of Jonah

Jardine, Graham Walter (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2000-02)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The issue addressed in this study and its hypothesis are outlined in chapter one, and concern the general problem of variety in theological interpretation of the Bible. Specifically, the research problem ...

Authority in Korean Presbyterian preaching : a practical theological investigation

Kim, Dong-Choul (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Korean society has experienced more severe changes in the last 50 years than in the last 500 years. The pulpit has also faced the challenges created by the socio-cultural revolution following the collapse ...

Awareness-building : a strategy for an effective relief and development approach in the Nkhoma Synod

Chikoti, Stephen Jailosi (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: ABSTRACT This paper presents a proposal of carrying out sustainable relief and development activities from the church perspective. With reference to the Nkhoma Synod Relief and Development Project, the ...

Baptism & identity : Pauline directives for Christian ethics

De Lange, Jana (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Baptism has been an important aspect of the Christian community and faith since its very beginnings. This study investigates Paul’s reference to baptism since the Pauline epistles are the oldest ...

Bedieningsvooruitsigte in 'n klein plattelandse gemeente : 'n bedieningsbeplanning vir die Ned. Geref. gemeente, Hofmeyer

Boll, Ferdinand J. J. (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The small rural congregations, of which the Dutch Reformed Congregation ofHofmeyr is part, strive to keep the status quo with their congregational structure and leadership. However the times we live ...

Being a hermeneutic of the gospel : hermeneutical and epistemological foundations for a missional ecclesiology

Sheridan, Timothy Michael (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The church in the West is facing a crisis of identity. Who are we as the church and what is our purpose in the world today? The recovery of a missional ecclesiology in the West is an urgent task. The aim ...

'Belief' and 'Logos' in the prologue of the Gospel of John : an analysis of complex parallelism

Go, Byung Chan (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This research aims to give an answer to the correlation between ‘Belief’ and the ‘Logos’, which are the fundamental themes of the Prologue, by using a ‘complex parallelism’ and to understand the literary ...

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