Romans 13: 1-7 : a review of post-1989 readings
Date
2012
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Stellenbosch University' Faculty of Theology
Abstract
Romans 13:1-7 has remained a challenge for interpreters throughout the history of
the New Testament. A previous study investigated the actual readings of the passage
during the political transition in South Africa. The present article is a follow-up
study and examines readings in the post-1989 period. Political events and the rise of
empire studies deeply influenced the reading of the passage. Certain types of
reading continue, but there is also a marked increase of ‘realistic’ or ‘pragmatic’
readings. The article concludes with some future perspectives.
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CITATION: Lategan, B. 2012. Romans 13: 1-7 : a review of post-1989 readings. Scriptura, 110(2):259-272, doi:10.7833/110-0-115.
The original publication is available at http://scriptura.journals.ac.za
The original publication is available at http://scriptura.journals.ac.za
Keywords
Bible. Romans, XIII, 1-7 -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. -- History -- South Africa, Church and state -- South Africa -- 1989-, Civil disobedience -- Religious aspects
Citation
Lategan, B. 2012. Romans 13: 1-7 : a review of post-1989 readings. Scriptura, 110(2):259-272, doi:10.7833/110-0-115.