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The abolition of intermarriage in Ezra 10 and the ethnic identity of the postexilic Judean community : a hermeneutic study
(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 ...
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The abuse of power and sexual violence: a close reading of 2 Samuel 11 against the background of Boko Haram Atrocities in Nigeria
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-02-18)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This research is stimulated by the current abuse of power and sexual violence associated with Boko Haram atrocities in Nigeria during the last two decades. The concern for peaceful co-existence, gender ...
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Accounting for anxiety : an analysis of an early first-century material ethic from Matt 6:19-34
(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 ...
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Addressing the HIV and AIDS stigma : a pastoral approach for church leaders in Khayelitsha
(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. ...
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The administrative functioning of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in South Africa and the disillusionment and alienation of its members : a catalyst for change
(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 ...
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An African women's theological analysis of a development programme : 'churches, channels of hope'
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis is offering an analysis of the Facilitator's Manual of the Christian AIDS Bureau for Southern Africa (CABSA). The analysis is situated in the context of HIV and AIDS as the manual is used to ...
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The agency of the church in HIV/AIDS among refugees in relation to the host country
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)NO ABSTRACT
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Aksie en kontemplasie? : op weg na mistiek-profetiese gereformeerde spiritualiteit in dialoog met David Tracy en K.H. Miskotte
(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 ...
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Alfa en omega : ’n studie in die trinitariese denke van Robert Jenson
(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 ...
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Allan Boesak en die Nederduitse Gereformeerde Sendingkerk : 'n teologies-historiese ondersoek
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03-01)AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die fokus van hierdie studie val op die rol wat Dr. Allan Aubrey Boesak as lidmaat en predikant van die Nederduitse Gereformeerde Sendingkerk (NGSK) binne dié kerk, asook binne die breër kader van die ...
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An analysis of the intercalation of Mark 11:12-25 in light of narrative criticism and the oral aspect of Mark
(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 ...
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Die aoristos en imperfektum in die Handelinge van die Apostels
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2005-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Those who follow the research of the last century concerning verbal aspect, will realize the importance of this topic for the understanding of the input of the author / speaker in the written or spoken ...
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The application of the literary forms of the Bible in preaching : a Korean perspective
(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 ...
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An appraisal of theological training for untrained church leaders in Sub Saharan Africa : with particular reference to the training program of Veritas College
(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 ...
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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
(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 ...
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Atonement and human rights? : implications of the classic Reformed doctrine of atonement for the building of a human rights culture in contemporary Malawi
(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 ...
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Augustine and Calvin : the use of Augustine in Calvin's writings
(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 ...
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Authority and interpretation in the book of Jonah
(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 ...
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Authority in Korean Presbyterian preaching : a practical theological investigation
(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 ...
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Awareness-building : a strategy for an effective relief and development approach in the Nkhoma Synod
(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 ...