Calvyn, Servet en ons ... teologie, geskiedenis en die negende gebod by V. E. d'Assonville

“…Aspects that should be taken into consideration are inter alia of a political, juridical, moral, theological and ecumenical nature. By way of taking at least these aspects into regard and by pursuing the principle of ad fontes consequently, one can prevent neglecting the 9th Commandment in theological and historical studies. …”
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Kobus Schoeman: A “bridge-builder” practical theologian, bridging divides in the publics of the church, the academy, and society by D.N. Andrew

“…Secondly, the article focuses on his theological contribution, illustrated through the themes in his writings, the students he supervised, as well as the projects he led with colleagues locally and globally. …”
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PREFACE by A.M. Brazal, R. Pieris

“… Within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic the 10th Biennial Conference of the Ecclesia of Women in Asia,2 22-26 February 2022, focused on the theme: Toward life-giving communities in a post-pandemic world: Asian feminist theological perspectives. “Life-giving community” is one that is inclusive, communitarian, egalitarian, empowering, and respectful of differences. …”
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The Church History Society of Southern Africa (CHSSA) attempting to come of age: the story of the CHSSA between 1991 and 2005 by J. W. Hofmeyr

“… In this article, the focus is on the question whether the Church History Society of Southern Africa (CHSSA) has matured after its 35 years of existence (1970-2005) to a fairly mature theological society in the South African academic context. …”
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Die Kerkbode as primêre bron vir kerkhistoriese navorsing 1860-1883 by J.J. Lubbe

“…Some of the major theological trends and developments which have been reflected in it, will be discussed. …”
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INTEGRATING SPIRITUALITY IN DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES: THE “KAIROS EXPERIENCES” IN THE “FAITH-BASED FACILITATION” PROCESS OF THE SALVATION ARMY by S. Knecht

“…This article examines the concept “Kairos”, by drawing on the philosophical and theological literature, with the aim of formulating a theological rationale for the FBF process and providing methodological aids in dealing with the “Kairos experiences”. …”
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FACILITATING INTERPRETIVE RESILIENCE: by G O West

“… This article argues that the notion of the Bible as a site of struggle offers resources that may facilitate interpretive resilience for communities/sectors that have been marginalised by dominant biblical theologies. While the notion of the Bible as a site of struggle had its conceptualisation within historical-critical redaction criticism, literary-narrative and literary-rhetorical criticisms provide similar kinds of “critical” recognition of ideo-theological contestation within the biblical text, whether the final form or a socio-historically reconstructed redactional edition. …”
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Voorveronderstellings in die hantering van die verhouding tussen Ou en Nuwe Testament. 'n Beskrywing na aanleiding van Friedrich Baumgärtel by S. J. P. K. Riekert

“…This presupposition paves the way for a theological understanding. 6. The Old Testament should be respected as the revelation before Christ. …”
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Sexual abuse of children as a form of power abuse and abuse of the body by M. Reynaert

“… This article investigates the relationship between sexual abuse, power and the body from a Catholic theological viewpoint. The article starts with the relationship between sexual abuse and power. …”
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The Heidelberg Catechism: a hidden creedal text and catechetical manual in the Malawian Reformed Church 1889-2012 by W. S. D. Zeze

“…Therefore, this article argues that the Catechism had very little or no influence on the Church’s theological discourse and practice. …”
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PREACHING WHEN VIRAL THREATS CONVERGE: USA SERMONS, 31 MAY AND 7 JUNE 2020 by S.A. Brown

“…In the USA, the urgency of this theological question intensified when nationwide protests erupted following the release, on 26 May, of the video of the death of George Floyd. …”
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Rhetoric and Galatians. Assessing an approach to Paul's epistle by Philip Kern by D. F. Tolmie

“… Uit teks: Philp Kern is dosent in Nuwe Testament by die Moore Theological College, Sydney, Australië en hierdie boek is ’n verwerking van sy proefskrif wat hy onder Dr Loveday Alexander aan die Universiteit van Sheffield gedoen het. …”
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Radical orthodoxy and protestantism today: John Milbank in conversation by J. Milbank

“…“Telling a different story” is then crucial to any genuinely subversive theological proposal. The majority of the stories I shall tell are based on scholarly research on RO, much thereof generally accepted by experts, if not always well disseminated. …”
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The spirituality of Andrei Rublev's Icon of the Holy Trinity by J. Reimer

“…It examines Rublev’s spirituality, both historically and theologically, with specific attention to the Icon of the Holy Trinity which is considered to be his most important work. …”
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RECONCILIATION AS A MISSIONAL PARADIGM FOR POST-1994 SOUTH AFRICA

“…The article addresses theological reflection, spiritual formation and empowerment, reconciliation as the praxis of the church, and faith-based reconciliation. …”
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Respek vir die liturgiese teks: J. Calvyn en J.S. Bach by L. F. Schulze

“… Despite obvious differences in terms of historical and theological aspects between Calvin and Bach, both share a respect for the priority of the Biblical text in worship.The anomaly between Calvin’s engagement in the versification of the Psalter and Bach’s preference for the literal (rather than a versified) use of the Biblical text (for example in his St. …”
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Paul, military imagery and social disadvantage by J. Punt

“… In the past, attention for the social position or standing of the early Jesus followers was overrun by concerns for the theological and religious dimensions of those communities. …”
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The Belhar confession and Church and Society: a comparative reading in five statements by P. Naudé

“…It is argued (in the first statement) that although on the surface there are  many similarities in content between the two documents, they are in fact theologically quite distinct (statements two to five). …”
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Beauty as a Criterion of Spiritual Discernment: an Outline of a Theory and Practice by Bernard Łukasz Sawicki

“…Then, follows the presentation of some theological reasons for analogy between discernment and art. …”
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