Browsing AT 2006 Volume 26 Issue 2 by Issue Date
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The Matthean community according to the beginning of his Gospel
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2006)English: The social setting of the Gospel according to Matthew remains a much debated issue. The theory of a gentile setting with historical roots within Judaism was met with much opposition in recent times. The expression ... -
The covenant in Ulrich Huber's Enlightened theology, jurisprudence and political theory
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2006)English: In this article the 17th century Dutch theorist, Ulrich Huber’s contribution to the concept of the covenant is unveiled. This takes place against the background of the more prominent insights regarding the ... -
The crossing of the Jordan according to Josephus
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2006)English: This study offers a detailed examination of Josephus’ retelling (in Ant. 5.16-21) of the account of Israel’s crossing of the Jordan and its immediate sequels found in Joshua 3-5. The investigation uncovers ... -
'n Voorgestelde raamwerk vir die skryf van 'n akademiese publikasie: voorbeelde uit die teologiese etiek
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2006)English: This article proposes a framework for the writing of an academic article based on a research project. References are made to theological-ethical examples. The framework outlines 12 steps for article writing. ... -
The uniqueness of Jesus Christ and pluralism from the perspective of the reformed confession
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2006)English: This article investigates the current issue of the relationship between Christian and non-Christian religions in multi-religious societies. The philosophical backgrounds of the pluralistic approach are summarised. ... -
Debating Igbo conversion to Christianity: a critical indigenous view
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2006)English: Since the 1970s the dynamics of conversion have been a focal point of research with regard to the impact of Christianity on traditional African societies. Much of the scholarly debate about the matter has ... -
A biblical, cultural and missiological critique of traditional circumcision among Xhosa-speaking Christians
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2006)English: Among the Xhosa of South Africa, male circumcision remains a very important ritual. The question as to whether Christians should accept these rites and continue to send their children to traditional schools ... -
Gemeentegrense, nuwe gemeente ontwikkeling en kerkverband in die Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2006)English: In this article it is argued that in any system in which membership of a particular congregation is determined by the members themselves through subjective criteria, the relationship between congregations is ... -
Die impak van gepreokkupeerdheid met seksuele aktiwiteit geassosieer met internetgebruik op die gesin - 'n pastorale perspektief
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2006)English: Together with the tremendous growth in the number of users of the internet in recent years, there was a corresponding growth in pornographic websites as well as internet sex. According to researchers and ... -
Contextualisation of the gospel among Muslims
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2006)English: Contextualisation is considered crucial in relating the gospel to culture. However, when reaching Muslims by means of the Christian gospel it is also important to evaluate the concept of contextualisation, as ... -
Twee weergawes van die gebed van Salomo (1 Kon. 8 en 2 Kron. 6): 'n vergelykende studie
(Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State, 2006)English: Solomon’s prayer is one of the most important prose prayers in the Old Testament. We find this prayer in two different theological and literary traditions of the Bible: 1 Kings 8:22-53 and 2 Chronicles 6:12-42. ...