Is it possible to do theology without philosophical presuppositions? by D. F. M. Strauss

“…The fact that concept formation always proceeds in terms of universalia, on the other hand implies that one can only talk about a concept of God if God is no longer unique (in the biblical sense that there is but one true God). Alongside many other “gods” God would then have to conform to a universal law for “being God”. …”
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To destroy or not? A Cognitive Linguistics exploration of Yahweh’s (un)willingness to destroy Israel in Deuteronomy by Izaak J.L. Connoway

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Emigration of South Africans to the West: Sociological and missiological implications by Christopher Magezi

“…Further, the article discussed the unprecedented growth of Christianity in Africa, particularly South Africa, in contrast to the opposite trends in the Western world, thus, establishing how South African Christian emigrants can contribute towards evangelising the post-Christendom West, according to the biblical notion that God advances his kingdom through migration in centripetal and centrifugal ways. …”
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Thulaganyo ya seretotumišo (sa Sepedi), pesalema (ya Bibele) le sefela sa kereke (ya Lutere) by Mawatle J. Mojalefa

“…Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications: This article seeks to examine two fields of study: African literary works and Biblical Study. It draws from scholars of Sepedi traditional praise poetry and sacred songs to re-read the Old Testament texts, in particular Psalms of David focusing on 2 Samuel 22:2–3 and hymnal song taken from Difela tša Kereke, ‘A re godišeng Morena’ by Paul Gerhardt.…”
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A literary-historical analysis of Daniel 2: two powers in opposition by M. Nel

“… This article investigates some aspects of Daniel 2 and attempts to demonstrate the value of the literary-historical approach to biblical texts. The literary-historical approach consists of three   elements: a structural, a historical and a narrative analysis of the text. …”
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Lessons from Deborah’ Inspiration and Implications on the Plight of Women Leadership in A Male Dominated Society: Significances for Today’s World by Rugyendo, Medard

“…Therefore, this is an assessment of a bible-based article but with other extra-biblical sources about the plight and position of women leadership in a male-dominated society based on Deborah. …”
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Speel die Bybel nog 'n rol in die Praktiese Teologie? by J. Janse van Rensburg

“…Is it possible that a theological discipline, dealing with the practical work of the Church, could ignore the importance of a Biblically based theological theory? There are indeed many variables that could influence Practical Theology in this regard. …”
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