Skrif en Kerk Volume 18 Issue 2 (1997)

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Nie 'n kans vat of 'n kans vermy nie, maar alle kanse benut! 'n sosio-retoriese waardering van Prediker 11:1-6
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1997) Viviers, Hendrik
No taking or avoiding of chances, but utilising all chances! A socio-rhetorical appreciation of Ecclesiastes 11:1-6: The book of Vemon K Robbins, Exploring the texture of texts: A guide to socio-rhetorical interpretation (Valley Forge: Trinity Press, 1996), is used to analyse the short, but complicated text, Ecclesiastes 11:1-6. Sociorhetorical criticism provides for a sophisticated grasp on the complex phenomenon, "text". The analysis of the different textures of a text (inner, inter-, social and cultural, ideological and sacred) creates a rich environment of meaning, within which interpretation can take place. The conclusion reached on Ecclesiastes 11:1-6 is that it adheres to the values of protest wisdom, but markedly cynical and pessimistic. It advocates a "carpe diem" lifestyle, however, without escaping uncertainty. No interpretation is value-free and neither is this one. Hopefully it is sound within the created environment of meaning
Hervormers wat ons nie mag vergeet nie
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1997) Van der Merwe, J.M. (Johan Matthys)
Church Reformers we should not forget: On the fifth of November 1980, the Reformed Day Witness was published in Die Kerkbode by eight theologians of the Dutch Reformed Church. The Witness, as it became known, soon had storm clouds gathering in the church, because of it's content. It was a wakeup call to the church about it's prophetic call, it's guidance to government and it's role in reconciliation. Many ministers and members of the church supported The Witness while church leadership was mainly against it. In the end The Witness was silenced but the seed were sown. Many ministers and church members now knew that the Dutch Reformed Church had to take a new approach with regard to it's prophetic call and it's role in society. When we look back over what happened in the past seventeen years, history tells us that these men were prophets of their time, men that we must not forget.
Jerusalemse tempelkuItus se huweliksmaatreel versus christelike waardes
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1997) Van Aarde, A.G. (Andries G.)
The marriage arrangements in the Jerusalem Temple cult in opposition to Christian values: Equal access for everyone to God's grace in an unmediated way is a central aspect of Jesus' presentation of the Kingdom of God. Inclusivity and egalitarity should be regarded as essential aspects of Christian selfunderstanding. This article aims to show how these values stood in opposition to the marriage arrangements in the Jerusalem Temple cult. Marriage strategies during the patriarchal and monarchical periods prior to the first-century Jerusalem Temple cult are also briefly touched upon. In a following up article the author will argue that Paul's use of the notion "adopted as children of God" should be seen as an expression of the Christian values advocated within an inclusive and egalitarian community.
Psalm 49 and the book of Qohelet
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1997) Spangenberg, I.J.J. (Izak J.J.)
Although a number of scholars have criticised Casetti's analysis of Psalm 49. Zenger and Bossfeld employed his ideas in their recent commentary on the Psalms. According to these scholars the psalm consists of two distinct layers: a basic pessimistic psalm to which a second author later added two further strophes and an introduction. The basic psalm reflects the tone of the Book of Qohelet, but probably originated prior to that book as it does not reflect a hellenistic background. This article argues that the psalm should be read with the aid of Albertz' description of the social situation in Judaea during the fifth century BCE. There is no basis for splitting the psalm into two layers. Rather, Psalm 49 addresses two segments of the Judaean upper class.
Jesaja 7:14 en die maagdeIike geboorte
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1997) Prinsloo, Willem S. (Willem Sterrenberg), 1944-
Isaiah 7:14 and the virgin birth: Despite the fact that Matthew 1:22-23 uses Isaiah 7:14 to legitimise the virgin birth - or, rather the virgin conception - Isaiah 7:14 can not be interpreted to be a prediction of the virgin birth. Matthew 1 :22-23 is a total reinterpretation of Isaiah 7:14 and cannot be applied as a criterion to the reading of Isaiah 7:14. These are two unique texts, each having its own junction and message.
Ecclesiology and theological education: a South African reformed perspective
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1997) Wethmar, Conrad Johannes
The church is one of the primary contexts in which theology is done. In the South African theology education debate the implications which this context has for the nature of theological education has not yet been adequately described. This article therefore intends dealing with this issue. The well known four attributes of the church are used as indicators of the nature of theological education which results in confessionality, spirituality, ecumenicity and hermeneutics being identified as its main dimensions.
Godsleer van Openbaring soos vervat in die himnes
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1997) Meyer, E.
A Theology of Revelations as imbedded in the hymns: This article is based on a twofold hypothesis, namely that the author of Revelation not only wrote the hymns in this book,' he also used them specifically to express his theology. The narrator utilises the hymnes to lay words in the mouths of the characters in order to establish a complete theology as well as christology. These hymns can even be used today to offer mankind real hope by calling one and all to the centre and true reason for our existence: Worship God!
In die spieel van ons tyd - Deel 1
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1997) Vos, C.J.A. (Casparus Johannes Adam), 1945-
In the mirror of our times - Part 1: This article focusses on our changing times as well as the dinamic process of modernisation. The article also reflects on the effects of these changes on man's view of the image of God. It is argued that we should look closely into the mirror of our times in order to understand and experience our ever changing world.
History reconstruction : third century parallels to 20th century South African church history - Origen Adamantinus
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1997) Maritz, P.J. (Petrus Jacobus)
In this paper a possible third century contribution to Church History reconstruction is considered. This is employed as an example for South African church historians who are dedicated to history interpretation, whether it be from the perspective of: acceptance on face value; justification; verification; criticism or renunciation of twentieth century historical events and the ways in which they have influenced the prophetic task of the church in South Africa. To this end, a parallel is drawn between third century Origen and a few South African church figures from the twentieth century, which will highlight the church's continuing prophetic ministry.
Perseverance in Hebrews
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1997) Kim, Daewon
It is wrong to limit the call to perseverance in Hebrews to chapters 10:32- 39 and 12:1-13. The whole of Hebrews deals with this theme, but especially 10:32-13:17. This paper focuses on this last section and deals with each semantic unit successively, pointing out not only the prominence of the theme of perseverance throughout, but also the foundation and means of and the different forms of motivation for endurance.
A tradition-historical analysis of Psalm 55
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1997) Human, Dirk J.
The text of Psalm 55 will be remembered for its musical setting by Felix Mendelsohn and others and also for the fact that it is one of the most difficult psalms to analyse. A tradition-historical analysis of the traditions and history of the poem confirms the unique and independent character of the text. The content of the psalm is characterised by vague allusions to well-known salvational and historical traditions as well as the psalm's characteristic formulations. Themes from the primeval history and desert wanderings of Israel are identifiable. Moreover, terminology with a socalled priestly background, reflect the psalm's cultic setting and junction, while a theme from the Zion tradition is also evident. Prophetic language is evident in both legal concepts and terminology which expresses guilt. Relationships with wisdom texts are also evident. This article is an attempt to identify and determine the function of the above-mentioned traditionsgeschichtliche themes in order to gain a better understanding of the text.
Kanoniese benadering van Childs : 'n paradigmaskuif?
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1997) Claassen, G.F. (Gustav Fredrich)
It is said that the canonical approach by Childs represents a paradigm shift. Accordingly it is stated that Childs operates a-historically. This article hypothesised that the canonical approach still finds itself in the mainstream of historical criticism. Childs depends on the result of the historical critical method for the implementation of his approach. Childs still finds himself in the same cadre as his mentors Karl Barth and Gerhard von Rad. He can therefore not be labelled as a-historical.
Loof die Here vir sy ekosisteem : verslag van 'n ekoteologiese leeservaring met Psalm 104
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1997) Augustyn, Gert Mathys
This article summarises the record of a conscious approach by the writer to interpret Psalm I04 with a comprehensive methodology against the available knowledge of the ecosystemic status of the world. In preparation for this reading the exegete had to reflect on his choice of exegetical method, his own being and presuppositions, knowledge on ecology itself and ecological crisis-talk, and knowledge on the place of creation theology within the Old Testament and its interpretation. A cursory representation of the outcome of the reading, regarding the structure of Psalm I04 and an example of ecotheological interpretation of the inclusio, is included.

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