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Die problematiek rondom die lied van die NG Kerk: enkele bevindings vanut 'n sosiaal - wetenskapleke invalshoek
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 1999)This article investigates viewpoints regarding the hymn of the Dutch Reformed Church over the lase few decades by way of a document analysis of polemics from Die Kerkbode, the official publication of the DRC. Historically, ... -
Implikasies van 'n postmodernistiese lees van die Ou Testament vir die terreine van die teologie, die bybelwetenskap, die publiek en die kerk
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 1999)Traditionally textual analysis of the Old Testament is done within a modernist framework. However, a postmodernist approach opens up new avenues in this regard. The reading strategy of critical deconstruction, based on ... -
'n Perspektief op makrogemeentes vanuit die wesensaard van die kerk volgens die Nuwe Testament
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 1999)The article argues the case for New Testament guidelines to the phenomenon of macro congregations today - churches in excess of 3 500 church members. After dealing with some methodological matters, the following topics ... -
Religious plurality in Africa: a challenge to the church
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 1999)Chriscianity has been a privileged religion in South Africa under the white minority government. However, since the inception of a democratically elected government in 1994 and the passing of the Constitution of the Republic ... -
Worship and spirituality as a praxis-orientated apologetic in a postmodern world (the New Age) - an incarnational engaged approach
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 1999)This article highlights certain tenets of postmodernism and then attempts to provide an evangelical Christian response. Postmodern ideology and its religious face as reflected in the New Age movement need not cause disquietude ... -
An incarnational engaged worship and spirituality
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 1999)Modern culture is sick with secularism resulting in a growing recognition permeating our culture that all life is at root spiritual. Whilst not necessarily recognised in Christian terms, there is a growing awareness and ... -
"Interpretasierigting" as eksegetiese hulp: Rut in wyer kontekste
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 1999)This article shows how the investigation inco the history of origin of che text itself, as well as the Wirkungsgeschichte thereof, can assist in decermining a possible "direction of interpretation" in terms of which ... -
Barbara Thiering's interpretation of Jesus' life
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 1999)English: The purpose of this paper is to present arguments to disprove Thiering's claim that documents like the New Testament, Dead Sea Scrolls, the writings of Josephus, etc. might reveal the actual historical Jesus. Her ... -
The Book of Ruth as intra-Biblical critique on the Deuteronomic law
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 1999)The book of Ruth, written in the post-exilic period, constitutes a 'homily on Dt 23- 25', (Michael D Goulder). It is the only biblical example of an entire book systematically subjecting a body of laws from the Deuteronomic ... -
Divine and human violence and destruction in Jeremiah 20:7 - 13
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 1999)Jeremiah 20:7-13 is a texc presenting the interpreter with a multitude of problems. Five main areas of research are briefly highlighted. This paper focuses on the interpretation of hamas wasod in Jer 20:8. Eight different ... -
Die goedkeuring van kerkrade vir 'n nuwe verband in die NG Kerkfamilie?
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 1999)English: This article probes the question of which assembly within a reformed church denomination - in this case the family of Dutch Reformed Churches - should have the jurisdiction in deciding on the alteration of the ... -
The political pathology of health care policy in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2000)English: South Africa is currently dealing with the transformation of health care into an equitable, national health care system driven by a primary health care approach. This requires a complicated set of administrative ... -
Environmental refugees in developing nations: exploring the causes and impact
(University of the Free State, 2000)English: The phenomenon of environmental refugees is a little recognised and largely undefined migration trend that is expected to show dramatic acceleration in the near future as environmental degradation renders large ... -
Social disruption in South Africa: strategies towards conflict resolution
(University of the Free State, 2000)English: In most countries where different racial and ethnic groups live together, society is characterised by conflict. One of the most important reasons for this is the fact that ethnic groups are usually minority groups. ... -
Ou metodes van die Satan in 'n moderne samelewing - met besondere verwysing na Openbaring 2 en 3
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2000)It is an unequivocal fact that Satan is at work in this world and especially in the church of Christ. At times his methods are crystal clear and at other times, inexplicable, they are not. It is because the devil appears ... -
The World's Evangelical Alliance and the Spanish Civil War
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2000)British Christians reacted variously to the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) and crossed verbal swords in the campaign for the hearts and minds of the public over this heated issue at a time when many people believed that ... -
Command or petition? A speech act analysis of the parents' utterances in John 9:21cd
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2000)Although speech act theor}r has a great potential for a better understanding of biblical texts, as demonstrated by some excellent published monographs and articles, it has been only occasionally utilised since the ... -
In search of tradition material in Zephaniah 1:7-13
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2000)The question investigated in this paper is a simple one: are there any indications of the use of tradition material in Zephaniah 1:7-13? Apart from the prominent theme of the ... this paper argues for allusions to at least ... -
Emosionele intelligensie en akademiese sukses: 'n empiriese vergelyking tussen presterende en nie-presterende studente
(University of the Free State, 2000)English: The aim of the study was to determine whether certain aspects of emotional intelligence account for students' academic success or failure. An Emotional Intelligence Battery comprising five measuring instruments ... -
The psychological experience of resource-based learning (RBL) within the South African higher education context
(University of the Free State, 2000)English: South African higher education is currencly characterised by massification, globalisation, an increase in non-traditional students entering the system and a paradigm shift from lecture-based to resource-based ...