Browsing Research Articles (Old and New Testament) by Title
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1 Corinthians 7:17–24 : identity and human dignity amidst power and liminality
(AOSIS OpenJournal, 2012-04)Paul’s concern with identity, and in particular the identity of the believer in relation to Jesus Christ, is an important concern in his writings. In the midst of an important section dedicated to advice and instruction ... -
The accusation of world disturbers’ (Acts 17:6) in socio-political context
(AOSIS Publishing, 2016)Acts 17:1–9 presents a narrative of the consequences of Paul’s engagements in Thessalonica’s synagogue. Following Paul and Silas’ reported successful 3-week mission, some Jews hauled Paul and Silas’ host, Jason, and a ... -
Angelo o Angela? : issues of degenderization in the depictions of angelic beings in the Bible
(Old Testament Society of South Africa, 2016)Most studies of angelic beings in the Bible do not attempt to interrogate their gender presumably because of Jesus' statement in Matt 22:30 that angels do not marry neither are they given in marriage. Therefore, this article ... -
Anything new under the sun? : exploring further avenues for writing another commentary on Chronicles
(University of the Free State, Faculty of Theology, 2018)Over the past two decades, there has been an explosion of new commentaries on Chronicles. Scholars may justifiably ask whether there is anything new under the sun to investigate in another commentary on this book. Having ... -
Appeased with death : Old Testament insights on life and death, for the Church in Africa, confronted by HIV/AIDS
(Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Theology, 2009)Notions on life and death in the Old Testament are explored with reference to the HIV-Aids pandemic. These perspectives are firstly dealt with within the context of other Ancient Near Eastern notions and the social reality ... -
Appropriating the decalogue according to African proverbs
(Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Theology, 2002)This article argues the following: (i) there is a close but neglected relationship between “torah” and “hokmah” in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and this should be reflected in the interpretation of the Decalogue. (ii) ... -
The aqedah in the New Testament : sacrifice, violence and human dignity
(Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Theology, 2009)This paper examines the relationship between violence and human dignity in a religious context where sacrifice, even if only at discursive level, is common. The New Testament has two direct references to Gen 22, known as ... -
Ascended far above all the heavens : rhetorical functioning of Psalm 68:18 in Ephesians 4:8–10
(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2014-03)The letter to the Ephesians employs various communicative strategies in responding to the rhetorical situation of its implied recipients. Focusing on the recipients’ new identity and ethos ἐν Χριστῷ [in Christ], the text ... -
An assessment of the priestly emolument in Numbers 18:8-32
(Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Theology, 2010)This article seeks to examine how a theological reflection on the priestly emolument in Numbers 18:8-32 would enhance a better interpretation of stewardship amongst believing communities in Africa. Dependency syndrome ... -
Barnabas or Saul : who is describing Saul’s conversion in Acts 9:27?
(OASIS Publishing, 2015)This article examines a problem of translation in Acts 9:27 regarding who should be the subject of the sentence – Barnabas or Saul. Through a close examination of the Greek text in its broader pericope, it explores whether ... -
Behold the glory of the King : the chiastic structures of Matthew 21−25
(AOSIS Publishing, 2015)The Olivet Discourse is complex and difficult to interpret, but crucial to any preaching about eschatology. By identifying two chiastic structures that mirror each other, namely in Matthew 21:1−23:39 and 24:1−25:46, the ... -
Being wise and being female in Old Testament and in Africa
(Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Theology, 2012)Woman Wisdom in the book of Proverbs is viewed as an enigmatic figure who performs multifaceted roles of a teacher, builder, and nourisher, among other things. Drawing on Proverbs 9:1-6, this paper looks at the depiction ... -
Being wise betwixt order and mystery : keeping the commandments and fearing the Lord
(Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Theology, 2012)Any attempt to come to grips with ‘the fear of the Lord’ as a key concept for the interpretation of Old Testament wisdom, must appreciate that it is rooted in texts that presuppose an encounter with God that can cause a ... -
Believers or loyalists? : identity and social responsibility of Jesus communities in the Empire
(AOSIS Publishing, 2017)The narrowed down translation of πίστις to [belief] skews the interpretation of the Pauline letters, where this word-group primarily denotes loyalty and fidelity, including notions of trust, confidence and conviction. These ... -
'n Beoordeling van die vertaling van σάρξ (vlees) in die direkte vertaling en die Afrikaanse Standaard Vertaling van die Nuwe Testament
(LitNet, 2016-09-05)Beide die Afrikaanse Standaard Vertaling en die Nuwe Testament en Psalms: ’n Direkte Vertaling is direkte vertalings van die Nuwe Testament wat in 2014 verskyn het. In hierdie artikel word die vertaalfilosofie van hierdie ... -
Between the Mount of transfiguration and Jerusalem and beyond : the chiastic structure of Matthew 17:14–20:34
(AOSIS Publishing, 2017)In this article, a chiastic structure in Matthew 17:14–20:34 is identified, evaluated and discussed. This structure highlights the movements of Jesus between the Mount of Transfiguration and Jerusalem as he is on his way ... -
Beyond revenge? : responsible Bible reading practices in a traumatized land
(AOSIS Publishing, 2017)In this article, I argue that revenge fantasies such as those found in the Oracles Against the Nations (OAN) in Jeremiah 45–51 underscore the necessity for responsible Bible reading practices. I argue that to protect us ... -
Bible exegesis in Dutch ecclesial documents on homosexuality
(Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Theology, 2001)The use of the Bible in documents about homosexuality, produced by two Reformed churches in the Netherlands in the early 1980's (the "Nederlandse Hervormde Kerk" and the "Gereformeerde Kerken in Nederland"), serves as a ... -
A biblical death-wish : Paul celebrating dying in Phil 1:21
(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2009-01)Death features as an important concept in the Pauline writings in the New Testament for a number of reasons. However, the intriguing way in which the apostle at times addressed death as positive notion in itself, was ... -
‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD!’ : a chiastic structure for Matthew 21:1–23:39
(AOSIS Publishing, 2014-11)The identity and authority of Jesus Christ is of fundamental importance. As Jesus’ public ministry is about to commence, God the Father attests to Jesus’ identity and the Spirit of God comes to rest on Jesus. The Gospel ...
