HTS Volume 52, Number 4 (1996)

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Daniël 7-12 in sosiaal-wetenskaplike perspektief
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1996) Venter, P.M. (Pieter Michiel), 1947-
In this social-scientific investigation a group of teaching intellectuals from the Hasidic movement are identified as the authors of Daniel 7-12. Their stance towards society during the crisis, brought about by the drastic reforms of Antiochus IV Epiphanes in 167 BCE, is explained in terms of their firm belief that the disturbed order of holiness would be restored in accordance with a fixed time scheme. Although a part of the cultural situation, their expectation of a future change debarred them from taking active part in society. Rather they maintained a passive and quietistic attitude.
Hoe is Jesus gekruisig?
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1996) Van der Watt, J.G. (Jan Gabriel), 1952-; Joubert, Stephan Jacobus, 1958-
After an overview of various forms of crucifixion in the ancient world, the available archaeological data and artistic renderings of different means of crucifixion are discussed. The New Testament information concerning the crucifixion of Jesus is then discussed and evaluated. It is concluded that, in the view of the absence of convincing literary evidence, the statue representing the 'crucifixion' of Marsyas in the Hermitage museum provides a contemporary example of a possible manner in which Jesus could haye been crucified.
Andries van Aarde se Matteusinterpretasie
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1996) Le Roux, J.H. (Jurie Hendrik), 1944-
This article focuses on Andries van Aarde's interpretation of the Gospel of Matthew. His book, 'God-with-us: The dominant perspective in Matthew's story, and other essays', consists of a number of articles covering different aspects of this Gospel. It is argued that Van Aarde changed his approach to Matthew in the course of time. At the beginning of his career, he focused on structural analysis and made an important contribution to the 'Gattung' problem. Then his attention shifted to narratology and social-scientific criticism. Van Aarde's consistent narratological interpretation of Matthew enabled him to identify Matthew's ideology and to determine the way in which it took shape on the surface structure. This narratological investigation also shed new light among others, on the parables, the characters and the problem of direct and indirect discourse. To conclude the article, some critical statements with regard to the historical understanding of the Gospel of Matthew are formulated.
Verhouding kerk en wêreld/kultuur in die lig van die Pauliniese 'asof nie'
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1996) Pelser, G.M.M. (Gerhardus Marthinus Maritz)
In this study the question is posed as to whether Paul was of the opinion that, apart from proclaiming the gospel, the church should be involved in cultural matters and even take the responsibi!ity for furthering cultural causes. The bulk of the study is devoted to Paul's advice to his readers in 1 Corinthians 7:17-24, and especially 7:29-31. Concerning the latter passage, the possibility of Stoic influence on Paul is weighed, and, although such influence is not ruled out altogether, it is argued that Paul's advice should rather be seen against the background of his expectation of the imminent end of the world, as well as his conviction that the believer's union with Christ makes any other relationship or involvement a matter of no consequence. The final conclusion of the study is that although Paul did not advocate ascetism or forbade Christians to take part in worldly matters and institutions, he also did not expect them to play an active role in these things or to promote culture. On this basis, it is concluded that Paul may not be used as support for any argument in favour of a cultural involvement or responsibility on the part of the church.
Kerk en kultuur - 'n godsdiens-teologiese perspektief
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1996) Van der Merwe, P.J.
The intimate and symbiotic relationship between religion and culture postulated by various sociologists of religion is accepted as backdrop for an elaboration of the principle of the church being in the world but not of it. The question whether a peoples church 'volkskerk' has any special cultural responsibilities is also addressed. Finally it is contended that modern, secularised culture is controlled by a civil ideology akin to civil religion.
Gebruik van die Ou Testament in die begronding van die kerk se kultuurtaak - 'n hermeneutiese probleem
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1996) Breytenbach, A.P.B. (Andries Petrus Bernardus), 1944-
The conviction within the ranks of the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika that the church has a responsibility with regard to the social order is strongly based on a reading of the Old Testament which can be traced back to Calvin. The hermeneutics underlying this kind of reading of the Old Testament basically works with a 'deeper' meaning - a meaning which can be brought to light by means of typological exegesis. The author argues that this kind of hermeneutics cannot be maintained in the after-math of historical-critical research. The argument is put forward that the church does not have a responsibility when it comes to the structuring of society. The theological position of the author is one which links up with dialectical theology.
Dogma en kultuur
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1996) Koekemoer, J.H. (Johannes Hendrik), 1935-
The necessity of a critical interpretation of dogma is evident among two lines. First, by its nature dogma is relative to the Word of God. Second, meanings, understanding and relevancies differ from one cultural setting to another. Dogmas should therefore be reinterpreted into new cultural frameworks. One implication of the recognition of cultural relativity is that it enables us to understand the important reason why theology has always been in a position of reformulation. The recognition of cultural relativity means that theologians recognise the need to be more modest, more open to theological discussion and more aware of cultural idolatry.
Kerk en kultuur in 'n postmoderne samelewing
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1996) Steenkamp, L.J.S.
The church never exists and acts in a cultural vacuum. Its members live within a given cultural framework of values and symbols co-existent in society. This entails a very real danger of the church subserving the pressure of group interests asserted in this programme of activities. It is the task of the church to maintain a prophetic-critical stance in relation to a given cultural sphere. This does not imply a hostile attitude to culture, but one of critical evaluation in relation to tradition and culture. Modern culture, which in due course superceded mediaeval culture, was built on the basic differentiation in the subject-object paradigm. This rational scheme, which accorded priority to the 'knower' as subject, brought science and technology to unknown heights. The dilemma in which the post-modern society finds itself inevitably leads to new dimensions of man as a human being, and, amongst other things, to existential thought, which places the emphasis on man as a being in relationship. Naturally postmodern culture brings challenges and poses threats to which the church will have to pay attention.
Het die kerk 'n politieke verantwoordelikheid? Oor die noodwendigheid en grense van die twee-ryke-Ieer
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1996) Van Wyk, I.W.C. (Ignatius William Charles)
The question is asked whether the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika has a political responsibility in the new South Africa? It is often heard that the church has no political responsibility - especially in the new circumstances. In defending this viewpoint, theologians in South Africa argue that they are in line with Luther's theory of the two kingdoms. This article shows that the theory of the two kingdoms is not a unique Lutheran, but also a Calvinist interest. It is further shown that this theory is not only concerned with separating the two kingdoms, but also with bringing these kingdoms into relationship with one another. A plea is made for loyalty towards both the Lutheran and Calvinist traditions. Attention is also given to three new challenges namely democracy, pluralism and Africanisation.
Corpus Christianum in die Middeleeue
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1996) Botha, S.J. (Schalk Jacobus), 1936-
The origin and development of the idea of Christianity as a single society in the Roman Empire under the leadership of the state or emperor and the Church or pope is investigated. The idea developed differently in the East and the West. In the East it developed into Caeseropapism and in the West, although linked to a notion of theocracy, it developed into ecclesiocracy or papalcracy: both being caricatures.
Kultuurkritiek, eerste-eeuse kulturele wysheid en die alternatiewe visie van Jesus van Nasaret
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1996) Van Aarde, A.G. (Andries G.)
Culture criticism represents a critical position towards those culturally oriented studies which advocate a positivist subject-object schema in epistemology. In this kind of epistemology, knowing is a one-directional process in which the objects of knowing are subjected to the manipulative power of the knower. The article aims at discussing different perspectives in continental philosophy (Peter Berger's phenomenology, Mary Douglas's cultural anthropology, and the critical theories of Michel Foucault and Jurgen Habermas). Aspects of the contributions of Immanuel Kant, Friedrich Schleiermacher and Karl Barth, precursors in 'culture criticism', are also considered. It is shown that in recent postmodem thinking a symmetrical subject-subject schema replaces the subject-object schema. This position is enhanced by taking into consideration the emphasis in present-day historical Jesus research on the so-called 'alternative wisdom' of Jesus of Nazareth, which challenged the conventional wisdom of his day.
Prediking en kultuur
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1996) Dreyer, T.F.J. (Theunis Frederik Jacobus), 1946-
This paper is an attempt to define the relation between culture and preaching. The Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika frequently refers to the church as a 'peoples church' ('volkskerk'). Owing to political changes in South Africa, the qualification 'volkskerk', has created a certain amount of disturbance in the ranks of the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk. This study analyses the relation between culture and preaching from different hermeneutical perspectives, namely: the cultural embedding of the biblical kerygma; the interwoveness of language and culture, and the necessity of contextuality in preaching.
Kerk en kultuur by die vryheidsoekende Afrikaner van die 19e eeu - 'n historiese ondersoek
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1996) Pont, A.D. (Adriaan Drost), 1927-
In this study attention is given to the question of the correlation between and/or position of the church vis à vis culture among the republican Afrikaner of the 19th century. Initially attention is given to a workable definition of church and culture and then, in the light of Calvinist theology, the relationship is discussed. Eventually the stated problem is discussed and the conclusion formulated that the culture of the Afrikaner was strongly influenced and directed by its theological viewpoints. A few conclusions are drawn.
Kerk - kultuur - volk - owerheid
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1996) Dreyer, Willem Akkerhuys (Wim)
Since 1994 the Republic of South Africa has undergone profound political and cultural changes. The churches in South Africa (including the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika as an Afrikaans-orientated church) need to evaluate the situation and come to a theological understanding of their relationship with the culture, people and government of South Africa. This article examines the relationship between church, culture, people and government from an historical, theological, philosophical and practical perspective.
Houding van die Openbaring van Johannes teenoor kultuur
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1996) Engelbrecht, J.J.
The last book of the Bible was not written in the first instance to say something about the believer's attitude towards and use of culture as such. However, between the lines important information is to be found. Those who really believe in Him who is proclaimed in this book do not need to exchange the culture of their people for the culture of another group. It should always be borne in mind, however; that if a certain aspect of one's culture is contrary to the gospel or is a hindrance to the passing on of the gospel to all human beings, the gospel should have priority over one's beloved culture and traditions.
Andragogie - 'n moontlike oplossing vir kerklike onderrig aan volwassenes in 'n multikulturele situasie
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1996) Beukes, M.J. du P. (Mattheus Johannes du Plessis)
Multicultural education has become a world-wide phenomenon. International communication has made the world smaller, and multicultural education has become a need which every country, nation and church has to address. A lot has happened on the political and ecclesiastical fronts in South Africa since 1990. The division between peoples due to apartheid has largely disappeared in some urban circles. Multicultural church services created a challenge to the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika as well. This article is an attempt to demonstrate that andragogy is a possible solution to the catechism of adults in such a way that neither social groups nor a specific church loses its identity.
Kerk se verantwoordelikheid teenoor die onderwys : is Artikel X van die Kerkwet (1986) van die Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika teologies verantwoordbaar?
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1996) Botes, H.J.
This article aims to deal with the selfunderstanding of the Nederduitsch Hervomde Kerk van Afrika. In particular, attention is given on church polity and its effect on the practical implementation of the church's task to society and specifically towards education. The article also reflects on the role of children in the church, as well as the commitment to the principle of theocracy.
Armoedekultuur : die leefwêreld van die Nuwe Testament en die situasie in Suid-Afrika vandag
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1996) Van Aarde, A.G. (Andries G.)
In this article poverty in the world of the New Testament is explained in the light of the social dynamics of the first century Eastern Mediterranean. The focus is on the sub-culture of the disreputable poor. Features of a culture of poverty are reflected upon from a social-scientific perspective in order to try to understand why poverty is intensifying in South Africa today. The article aims at identifying guidelines for Christians in using the New Testament in a profound way to challenge the threat of poverty. The following aspects are discussed: the underdevelopment of third-world societies over against the technical evolution in first-world societies during the past two hundred years, economic statistics with regard to productivity and unemployment in South Africa, the social identity of the disreputable poor, poverty within the pre-print culture of the biblical period, and the church as the household of God where Christians should have compassion for others.
Moederskoot van Israel : 'n teologiese besinning oor die nuwe navorsingsresultate met betrekking tot die totstandkoming van Israel
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1996) Bezuidenhout, L.C. (Louis Christiaan)
Recent research concerning the origin of Israel has the potential to cause theological disorientation. The birth of Israel and its religion was unpretentious and not as unique as it may appear in the Biblical accounts. It is necessary to analyse and evaluate these results and to integrate it into a theological perspective. These results can induce theological benefits if it is perceived in the right perspective.
Enkele aspekte van Theodore Beza se politieke teorie, soos verwoord in sy 'De iure magistratuum'
(Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, 1996) Dreyer, Willem Akkerhuys (Wim)
Beza's 'De iure magistratuum' had, directly or indirectly, a great influence on the development of political theory in Western Europe. In this paper the historical background of the 'De magistratuum' is discussed, as well as basic political concepts which form the basis of Beza's political theory, such as the origin of government and law, political contract and covenant, political pluralism, the right to resist government, justice, democracy, the priority of the people over government and rule of law.

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