Browsing AT 2013 Volume 33 Issue 2 by Title
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Abraham in Galatians and in Genesis
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2013)The aim of this paper is to focus on the portrayal of Abraham in the letter to the Galatians and the book of Genesis respectively and to put it in perspective. What are the similarities and differences in the portrayal of ... -
Asenet se drievoudige transformasie. Vergelykende momente in die apokriewe verhaal "Josef en Asenet" en die Pauliniese corpus
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2013)Aseneth's threefold transformation. Comparative moments in the apocryphal story: "Joseph and Aseneth" and the Pauline corpus Among theologians the apocryphal story of "Joseph and Aseneth" has in the majority of cases ... -
Entering the corridors of power: State and Church in the reception history of revelation
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2013)This article discusses how Revelation with its vehement critique of its powerful first-century opponents was appropriated in a time when these opponents became its members, supporters and partners. It analyses how Revelation ... -
The Equality of Believers. Protestant Missionaries and the Racial Politics of South Africa, Richard Elphick: book review
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Etiese besluitneming volgens 1 Johannes
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2013)Ethical decisions according to 1 John How to come to ethical decisions is an important question, both for individuals and religious institutions. In this article the way is discussed in which the author(s) of the Letters ... -
Gemeenteteologie en horisonversmelting in die Matteusevangelie: 'n bestekopname
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2013)"Gemeindetheologie" and fusion of horizons in Matthew's gospel: a survey The article assesses the author's contributions to Matthean studies over the past thirty years. It focuses on the hermeneutical principle of ... -
Hermie C. van Zyl: Nuwe-Testamentikus aan die Universiteit van die Vrystaat
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2013)Hermie C. van Zyl: New Testament scholar at the University of the Free State In this article an overview of the academic contribution of Prof. Hermie C. van Zyl, Professor in New Testament Studies at the Faculty of ... -
The interpretation of the New Testament as the study of texts and contexts: hermeneutics, identities, communities
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2013)The focus here is on texts, Pauline and texts invoked by Paul, and ever-present imperial "super"-texts. The latter also establishes the context, as the social setting of Paul's letters with their rhetorical use of Othering ... -
Kontinuïteit en diskontinuïteit in God se rus (Heb 3:7-4:13)
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2013)Our everyday experience is well acqainted with the reality of constancy and change. Persistence over time (continuity) is normally accompanied by an awareness of change (discontinuity). In the first part of the article ... -
The Lion has roared. Theological themes in the prophetic literature of the Old Testament, H.G.L. Peels and S.D. Snyman (Eds.): book review
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Logos, Jesus en God in Johannes 1:1-5: 'n tekstuele analise
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2013)Logos, Jesus and God in John 1:1-5: a textual analysis In this article, the relationship between Christology and theology in John 1:1-5 is addressed. In particular, the relationship between the Logos and God has to be ... -
Onderscheiding der geesten in Marcus
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2013)Discerning the spirits in Mark In reading the gospel of Mark one gets the impression that one of the main activities of Jesus is exorcizing demons and unclean spirits. Exorcizing is part of the battle between powers ... -
Ransomed by God into his household: interpreting the ransom imagery in 1 Peter within the economic context of its author and addressees
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2013)1 Peter 1:18 states: "You know that you were ransomed... " (NRSV). This article offers an interpretation of the ransom image in 1 Peter within the economic context of the author and addressees, taking into consideration ... -
"Seeing the error of my ways". Revisiting Paul's paradigmatic, self-critical remarks in 1 Corinthians 15:8-10
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2013)In the ancient Mediterranean world any public admission of weakness reflected badly on one's personal status and honour, as well as the public reputation of one's group. However, in 1 Corinthians 15:8-10 Paul openly admits ... -
Theology and rhetoric: redefining the relationship between res and verba
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2013)After discussing three models defining the relationship between rhetoric (linguistic form, verba) and theology (content, res) in scholarship's history (part I), a theoretical discussion attempts to further undergird the ... -
Torah quotations common to Philo of Alexandria and the Acts of the Apostles
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2013)It is the intention of this contribution to investigate the text form of the LXX Torah quotations that overlap between the works of Philo of Alexandria and the Acts of the Apostles. It forms part of a larger project which ... -
Treasure in the Field: Salvation in the Bible and in Our Lives, Robert A. Krieg: book review
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Wat doen ons wanneer ons bid? Oor die aard van gebed en geloof, Vincent Brümmer: boekresensie
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2013)Afrikaans: 'n Resensie oor die bekende en klassieke werk sal die ingeligte leser dalk tegelykertyd laat frons en glimlag. Dis geen nuwe publikasie nie en tog ís dit - en veral een om van kennis te neem! Dit het reeds in ... -
When kingdoms are kingdoms no more: a social-scientific reading of the Mustard Seed (Lk 13:18-19)
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2013)This article presents a social-scientific reading of the parable of the Mustard Seed. It is argued that the parable is not a parable of growth or contrast, and does not allude to the Old Testament. In taking the specifics ...