PAULINE “ETHICS OF RELINQUISHING”: by R. Zimmermann

“…In the first section, I contend that the source of inspiration for this ethics is the Bible and, in particular, the writings of Paul, which open up insights into moral principles and the ethos of Early Christian communities. In the second section, I take up insights from biblical ethics and develop foundational aspects of, and criteria for how such an ethics of relinquishing can be described on both a theoretical and a terminological level. …”
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Images of India in the Lithuanian press of Catholic missions, 1927–1940 by Laurynas Kudijanovas

“…The analysis of periodicals revealed that the creation of images of India was influenced by the Christian tradition, the European orientalist attitude and the comparison of East-West civilizations. …”
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Calvyn oor twyfel by P. C. Potgieter

“…Although it is part and parcel of Christian life, he condemns it as opposed to the will of God. …”
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Reading the Psalms historically. Antiochene exegesis and a historical reading of Psalm 46 by H. F. van Rooy

“…They were influenced in their approach by Aristotelian logic, by the Greek-Christian culture of their time and by the method propagated by Aristarch. …”
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About some limitations in researching the human being. Theological perspective by Andrzej Jastrzębski

“…In modernity, John Locke brought forward the notion that social existence and consciousness are the most salient properties of a person, which brought about a possibility of renouncing one’s personhood because of a lack of some perceivable and observable traits. This is why in a Christian anthropology there is such an emphasis on personalism, which from the very beginning of the twentieth century has been opposed to the treatment of people as obscure elements of matter, or elements be manipulated unquestioningly. …”
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Drie geslagte Du Toit-Bybelvertalers by V. E. d'Assonville

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Editorial by I.D. Mothoagae

“…For this reason, African biblical scholars, particularly those applying their hermeneutical lenses as theoretical tools, and scholars within the social sciences have argued that the Christian corpus of literature that was translated and composed during “Christianisation”, “colonisation”, and “civilisation”, using the strategies of conversion and assimilation of the “wretched”, are by their very nature colonial products. …”
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Catherine of Siena's wisdom on discernment and her reception of scripture by Diana L. Villegas

“… Catherine of Siena’s wisdom on discernment represents a significant development in the history of this essential Christian theme. Her teaching is the fruit of personal wisdom rather than formal study as she was an uneducated lay woman in fourteenth century Italy. …”
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Die verhouding van die godsdienste tot mekaar. Hoër konsensus, godsdiensekumene en dialoog van nader bekijk. by P. Verster

“…Therefore all the religions are not on the same level next to one another, and thus the christian gospel should still be proclaimed. …”
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Music, theology, and space: listening as a way of seeking God by F. England

“… Music, it will be claimed, intones the meaning of being human. In the Christian tradition, music is central to liturgy and worship. …”
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Die liefde van God as aanknopingspunt vir 'n gesprek met Moslems: die rol van Joh. 3:16 by P. Verster

“… Christian and Muslim relations are under tremendous strain. …”
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"Die skurwe liefde om te besit": teologiese riglyne vir sake-etiek by L. O. K. Lategan

“… This article points out the importance of business ethics and the guidelines needed by Christian business people for participating in business activities. …”
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Salvation according to the Heidelberg Catechism by L. Joubert

“…In the light of different contexts this article looks at the questions in the Heidelberg Catechism concerning the explanation of our salvation and reads this judicial model against other Christian understandings in the Catholic, Baptist and Orthodox tradition. …”
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The use of strong analgesics for prehospital pain management in children in the region of Southern Denmark: a register-based study by Josefine Tvede Colding-Jørgensen, Gina Maj Graven Brandstrup, Vibe Maria Laden Nielsen, Josefine Gradman, Line Anker Bang Thybo, Peter Martin Hansen, Daniel Wittrock, Stig Nikolaj Fasmer Blomberg, Helle Collatz Christensen, Søren Mikkelsen

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Die betekenis en funksie van die himnes in Openbaring 4-11 by F. P. Viljoen

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Together towards new life for missiology? Mission and missiology in the light of the World Council of Churches 2013 policy statement by C. J. P. Niemandt

“…This is the first new mission affirmation by the WCC in 30 years,  and presents a compelling new vision of Christian mission, namely its rootedness in God and its present role in the strengthening/consolidation/reinforcement of the reign of God. …”
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The resurrection as Christ's entry into his glory (Lk. 24:26) by Pieter G. R. de Villiers

“…After a discussion of some recent developments in research on Luke’s Christology and apocalyptic literature, the importance of glory in Early Jewish and Christian apocalypses is discussed. This is followed by an explanation of the glory motif in Luke 24:26, its place in Luke’s resurrection account in general and in the story of the disciples of Emmaus in particular. …”
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Die kerk, maatskappy en vrye verenigings: 'n studie van die kerkorde van die NG Kerk by P. J. Strauss

“…The first one is that such a society or organization should be based on Christian principles and be able to show it convincingly in practice. …”
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Matthew's sitz im Leben and the emphasis on the Torah by F. P. Viljoen

“…While countering some form of Christian libertinism and allegations against the Torah observance of his community, he assures his community of their convictions. …”
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Baat as bio-etiek sonder grense: 'n gereformeerde etiese beoordeling van Artikel 4 van die Universele deklarasie vir bio-etiek en menseregte van UNESCO by R. Rheeder

“…To display benefit to mankind is to confirm the dignity of man. From a Christian perspective, the right and ethical principle of benefit is grounded in the creation, re-creation and eschatology. …”
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