Vivimos en una noche oscura ou la voi(e)x de la révolte chez César Muñoz Arconada by Claude Le Bigot

“…The antagonisms of the class struggle nourish a prophetic vision of the emancipation of workers. By implementing combat rhetoric, the author joins the cohort of poets engaged in the anti-fascist struggle. …”
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Frontalne i całopostaciowe wizerunki Chrystusa na ikonach bizantyńskich i ruskich. Schemat ikonograficzny by Olga Cyrek

“…In the “Descent into hell” in addition to our first parents there are also angels, prophets, demons and Satan. Pantocrator is presented in the Majesty in the midst of the heavenly powers in a row and on the sides deesis accompanied by Mother of God and John the Baptist who intercede for the people. …”
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The synthesis of the Gospel and life as a goal of evangelization by Stanisław Dyk

“…In implementing the prophetic purpose, it was emphasized that the proclamation of the Word of God is to illuminate and transform human existence. …”
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Nostra aetate – stages of creation, with a particular focus on paragraph no. 2… and the people involved in its development by John Dupuche

“…While there been many works on the theology of Nostra aetate, there are few studies that present in detail the major personages and stages, the crucial issues and opposing forces surrounding this prophetic document. This article seeks to address this lacuna. …”
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Does Black theology have a role to play in the democratic South Africa? by R. T. H. Dolamo

“…Yet two decades into our democracy, poverty, racism, gender injustice, patriarchy, xenophobia, bad governance, environmental degradation, and so on need to be prophetically addressed with equal seriousness and simultaneously, for none of these issues can be left for some time in the future. …”
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La etnología chiriguano de Alfred Métraux by Federico Bossert, Diego Villar

“…We pursue our analysis across diverse aspects of Métraux’s work, including: his treatment of religion and prophetism among the Tupinamba; his participation in the pioneer project that created the Ethnology Institute in Tucuman; the manifestation of ideology, inherited prejudice and esthetic values in his gathering of material culture collections; the singularities of Métraux’s fieldwork and its impact on his relationship with the Chiriguano; his thesis that Chiriguano pottery reflected particular mixtures of Andean, Chaco and Amazonian influences; and, finally, the significant link he found between mythic symbolism and the feminine universe.…”
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The biblical view of humanity and the promotion of the rights of persons with disabilities: the call and mission of the church by P. White

“…The article concludes that the church has a missional call to serve as the home and prophetic voice for the marginalised in society. …”
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Ekofilozoficzne znaczenie przesłania Hildegardy z Bingen by Zbigniew Łepko, Ryszard F. Sadowski

“…This article presents the medieval thought of Hildegard of Bingen, which seems to be very topical at this time of ecological crisis. In a prophetic way, this outstanding, European, medieval figure saw the challenges that civilized humankind faces in our time. …”
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A transforming body: A post-exilic reading of Psalms 50 and 51 in the light of social norms communicated through the Leviticus sacrificial system and body imagery by L. Sutton

“…Situated between a collection of Korahite (42-49) and Davidic psalms (51-70[51-72]) in Book II of the Psalter (42- 72), Psalm 50 is considered to be part of the liturgy with a prophetic character. The psalm, with its strong focus on offering, brings about the renewal of Israel before God. …”
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Astrotheology: A proactive contextualization of novelty within space exploration by A.C. Pieterse

“…I intend to challenge this reactive function of theology and propose that theology might be called to play a proactive, even prophetic role especially within the science and religion debate. …”
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Christian ModernizationsCirculating Media Practices of the Mission along the Nile Modernisations chrétiennes. Pratiques circulantes des media le long du Nil by Martin Zillinger

“…Exploring the various strategies and media-practices of Christian proselytizing along the Nile through time, this paper offers a more detailed analysis of a recent prophetic movement and its territorialisation strategies in the context of the founding of the state of South Sudan.…”
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Les empires djihadistes de l’Ouest africain aux xviiie-xixe siècles by Paul E. Lovejoy

“…Ces offensives militaires se sont appuyées sur des traditions religieuses plus anciennes, la justification des djihads s’enracinant dans la vie du Prophète et de ses successeurs. Les dirigeants politiques qui lancent ces conquêtes mettent en avant la dimension religieuse, mais Paul Lovejoy montre que la dimension ethnique (la domination peule) est également forte, ainsi que la dimension économique, la puissance de ces empires étant fondée sur le commerce et l’utilisation des esclaves.…”
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THE AVENGING GOD OF NAHUM AS COMFORTER OF THE TRAUMATIZED by K Spronk

“…Instead of focussing on the more common reference to prophets such as Jeremiah who helped people cope with the traumatic experience of the Babylonian exile, I will pay attention to the very different message of Nahum to the Judeans who suffered under Assyrian tyranny. …”
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THE BALANCE BETWEEN THEORY AND PRAXIS IN SOUTH AFRICAN PENTECOSTALISM: PATMOS BIBLE SCHOOL AS A MODEL by M.S. Kgatle

“… Recent developments within South African Pentecostalism reveal that a number of pastors in new Prophetic Churches abuse religion and women and engage in other extreme practices of religion. …”
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The Influence and Legacy of the Shepherding Movement on the Current Neo-Pentecostal Movement in South Africa by Kelebogile T. Resane

“…Some key concepts of the Shepherding move-ment that impacted the Neo-Pentecostals will be discussed, namely submis-sions to authority; male leadership; ecclesiology; pastoral training and forma-tion; and church polity, emphasizing the apostolic and prophetic ministries. The second part of the essay highlights the current Neo-Pentecostal move-ment and how it has taken over the legacy of extra-biblical revelation from the Shepherding movement. …”
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‘If this is of God’: Choosing to Curse in Ghanaian Charismatic Christianity by Mark S. Aidoo

“…In the African Pentecostal/Charismatic ministries, one finds pastors and prophets who are cursing their colleagues openly. This essay reflects on the cursing prayers of Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, the founder and Presiding Bishop of Lighthouse Chapel International, and Pastor Kelvin Elson Godson, founder of Zoe Outreach Embassy, Ogbodjo, Accra to explore their religious, ethical, and cultural justifications in contemporary neo-Charismatic ministries in Ghana in light of the African religious and cultural values. …”
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K. H. Ahmad Dahlan: Konsep dan Implementasi “Kemanusiaan” (1912-1936) by Wasno Wasno, Rhoma Dwi Aria Yuliantri

“…This research aims to examine Ahmad Dahlan's thoughts and practices about the humanitarian concept of "compassion" based on love to unite people who are part of the basic values of the prophetic spirit. This research employed the historical method utilizing sources from the results of previous studies, Verslag Openbare Vergedering PKO (No. 10), and a collection of photo archives from the K.H. …”
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The function of "weeping and gnashing of teeth" in Matthew's gospel by Zoltan L. Erdey, Kevin G. Smith

“…It was discovered that the phrase may have four possible functions, namely (a) a system by which Matthew hoped to make the message of the particular passage unforgettable; (b) a prophetic anticipation of an aspect of the larger shape of history; (c) a linguistic device to increase the degree of emphasis or heighten the force given to the message of eschatological judgment; and (d) a literary connector holding together a number of specific passages of Scripture. …”
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Enhancing Islamic Religious Learning and Quranic Reading Through KKN-Thematic Program: A Case Study in Ridan Permai Village by Fakhrurrozi Pardosi, Sopian Sinaga, Dasa Syawal Syahputra, Dori Chandra, Candra Gunawan, Zulham Effendi, Ilham Tumanggor

“…Results show significant improvements in children's enthusiasm for Islamic studies and Quranic reading abilities following KKN-T student interventions through various learning activities such as Quran memorization and tahsin circles, Arabic language learning, prophetic biography studies, ablution and adhan practice training, and Islamic competitions. …”
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NEGARA DAN KEPEMIMPINAN DALAM PEMIKIRAN ALFARABI by Imam Sukardi

“…The ideal state for Alfarabi is the state which is having the goals for its citizen welfare, and who become the prime leader is a philosopher, who is having the prophetic character, having the wider knowledge, and able to communicate with al 'aql al fa’al trough al ‘aql mustafad.…”
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