Doctoral Degrees (Old and New Testament)
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Identity and moral formation in early Christian communities : discursive functioning of Paul’s use of scripture in First Thessalonians
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-11)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The dissertation explores the dynamic nature and purpose of the first letter to the Thessalonians – probably one of the earliest Pauline letters. It seems to provide a significant account of the formation ... -
Embracing vulnerability : a drama analysis of the Johannine prologue and crucifixion scenes
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-11)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The author of the Fourth Gospel introduces Jesus’ life as a display of glory (δόξα), communally witnessed (θεάομαι) by its audience (1:14). Moreover, the same author testifies of an experience of the ... -
‘From beyond the rivers of Cush’ : negotiating ethnic identity and Cushite-Israelite interrelations in the Hebrew Bible
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-11)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: It is almost axiomatic that the impetus to study the past is occasioned by contemporary paradigms and circumstances. In recent years the steady flow of critical investigations of ethnic sentiments in the ... -
The interrelationship between leadership and identity formation in the Corinthian correspondence : a study of 1 Corinthians 1-4
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-11)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The leadership aspect in the discourse of 1 Corinthians 1-4 has received significant attention in recent years, by scholars such as Carson (1993), Savage (1996), Hooker (1996), and Clarke (2000, 2006). ... -
Maranatha as a hermeneutical key to reinterpreting the imprecatory Psalms
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-11)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Certain Psalms, known as Imprecatory Psalms, cause problems for both academic and devotional readers. They contain curses and prayers asking for vengeance, judgment, and vindication. These Psalms are part ... -
When the lines are blurred : a gender-critical reading of the narratives of John 12:1-8 and John 13:1-17
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The presentation, interpretation, and appropriation of biblical narratives continue to fulfil a central role in theological discourses on gender and sexuality - both past and present. Christian faith ... -
How faith works in James 4:13-5:20 : an exegetical-theological interpretation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The research showed that most scholars now agree that one enters into salvation by grace through faith, but the saving faith inevitably produces works as well. But we can find still two problems. First, ... -
Male gender construction and representation in Paul : reading 1 Thessalonians through a gender critical, postcolonial optic
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Interpretational approaches to 1 Thessalonians tend either to (excessively) problematise and question the ‘authoritative voice of Paul,’ or to (naively) lionise that same voice, thereby creating a deep ... -
Ironic depiction of being wise in search of Wisdom : a socio-rhetorical study of the Elihu speeches in Job 32-37
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This dissertation is an investigation of the socio-rhetorical function of the Elihu speeches in the book of Job. We have also discussed how many scholars in the historical interpretation of the book of ... -
Hospitality and its ironic inversion in Genesis 18 & 19 : a theological-ethical study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This dissertation is a study of hospitality and its ironic inversion in Genesis 18 and 19 towards a theological-ethical understanding of the concept in the Old Testament. Hospitality is one of the patterns ... -
Die interpretasie van die vervullingsitate in Matteus aan die hand van ironie as pragmatiese taalkomponent
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The centralization of the worship of Yahweh according to the Jewish and Samaritan Pentateuchs : a textual and theological study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of the present study is, firstly, to understand the theological implications of the phenomenon of centralization of worship in Deuteronomy 12 according to the Jewish and Samaritan Pentateuchs; ... -
Cosmogonic presuppositions in Hebrews and its first-century philosophical context
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This dissertation aims to consider the relationship between Hebrews’ cosmogonic presuppositions and its first-century philosophical context. It is a multimethodological research focusing on the ... -
The Torah and community formation : a comparative study of Romans 13:8-14 and Matthew 22:34-40
(2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Previous studies on Romans 13:8-14 and Matthew 22:34-40 have indicated the centrality of love therein while downplaying the role of the Law in the two documents. These studies also did not consider the ... -
Church and Culture? : exploring the reception of women’s ministries in the Reformed Church in Zambia in view of 1 Corinthians 14:26-40
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Reformed Church in Zambia (RCZ) was established in 1899 through the missionary work of the Dutch Reformed Church of the Orange Free State in South Africa. After its establishment, the church maintained ... -
The Hesed and Rahamim of God as resources of hope in contexts of individual and communal loss : a multi-dimensional reading of Lamentations
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This dissertation argues for the existence of hope in the book of Lamentations. Although on the surface the picture presented seems to be that of gloom, an analysis of the literary features points to the ... -
The Law and the Gentiles in Acts 15 : divine authority between the scriptures of Israel and Jesus on the law
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This dissertation reads Peter's speech and James' speech in Acts 15 in light of Jesus' view of the law in the Gospel of Luke. In Luke's presentation of the Jerusalem Council, Peter and James appropriate ... -
Lukan prophetic discourse and social conflict in early Roman Palestine
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This dissertation explores Luke’s theological perspective on social conflict in early Roman Palestine. It is argued that this theological perspective included a critique of the Judean elite, a theology ... -
Pilgrimage as singing and walking in the way of the law of Christ : interpreting 'dying to the law' in Gal. 2:19
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Although being a key statement in dealing with the controversy over the law and faith, Paul's declaration about 'dying to the law, living by faith' in Gal. 2:19-20 has not been properly interpreted within ... -
“Sin of the Fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generation” : an appraisal of Exodus 20:5 and Deuteronomy 5:9 in relation to an African Theological understanding of original sin
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Although the second commandment takes a stand against idolatry, it raises the issue of sin of the father being transferred upon the children to the third and fourth generation as a form of divine retribution. ...
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