Die betekenis en funksie van die himnes in Openbaring 4-11
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Date
2003
Authors
Viljoen, F. P.
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Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State
Abstract
The plotted actions in Revelation 4-11 could be actualised in the strict sense without
the hymns, but the total communicative and esthetic effect could not be achieved
without them. The plot develops in a strong liturgical context. The hymns summon
the implied readers not to play a passive role, but rather an active one. The hymns
are reassuring, constantly representing a scenario of final victory, one in which the
implied reader plays an active role. The hymns are thus therapeutic throughout.
They revolve around the theme of the sovereignity of God and the Lamb, his coming
in judgement and the establishment of the kingdom of the saints. The hymns
comment on the plot of the Apocalypse and provide important information which
helps the reader to decipher the ensuing events. The hymns in Revelation provide
useful guidelines for the use of songs in the liturgy.
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Keywords
Worship, Worship services, Hymns, Narrative, Revelation 4-11
Citation
Viljoen, F. P. (2003). Die betekenis en funksie van die himnes in Openbaring 4-11. Acta Theologica, 23(1), 213-237.