"Unity that sanctifies diversity". Cottesloe revisited by E. van der Borght

“…It illustrates that next to a moral answer the theological argument still requires further development. …”
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Teologiese opleiding en die toekoms by JH le Roux

“… This article deals with the future theological education of the Dutch Reformed Church. …”
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Interview with Piet J. Naudé by Martin Laubscher

“…He completed the standard postgraduate theological studies (B.Th. and Licentiate) for admission as pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church. …”
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TOWARDS DOING PRACTICAL INTEGRAL MISSION: by V Magezi, C Mutowa

“…It remains unclear as to how this widely held theological concept is done practically. At a theological level, there has been a general silence on reflection regarding how organisations can practically do integral mission. …”
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CALCULATED RISKS: EXPLORING PLAGUE ETHICS WITH LUTHER AND BARTH by A. Hancock

“…In particular, it examines the theological basis for reactions to restrictions affecting in-person worship services and for participation in the Black Lives Matter protests. …”
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Persecution in the book of Revelation by P. G. R. de Villiers

“… In this article attention will be given to scholarly interpretations of persecution in Revelation with special attention to their theoretical, hermeneutical and theological implications. After an introductory discussion of the traditional interpretation of a “real” persecution in a Domitianic setting, attention will be given to the recent theory of “perceived” persecution and its theological implications. …”
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Naidoo, Marily (Ed.), Between the real and the ideal. Ministerial formation in South African churches by Lyzette Hoffman

“…Marily Naidoo, is the result of a research project on “spiritual formation and theological education” in South Africa. The co-authors write from various church denominations’ perspectives on theological training: Dutch Reformed churches, Uniting Reformed church, Anglican Church of Southern Africa, South African Presbyterian tradition, Baptist tradition, Methodist Church of Southern Africa, Lutheran tradition, Roman Catholic tradition, Charismatic context, and African Spiritual Churches. …”
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Los dzieci zmarłych bez chrztu – nieznana historia i współczesne pytania by Marta Ficoń

“…It includes both the theological dimension of this issue and its existential consequences. …”
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The reception of Galatians 2:20 in the Patristic period and in the Reformation by A. van de Beek

“…As it turns out, the interpretation of the verse does not fit into popular notions of their theological traditions. Authors from traditions as different as the Alexandrians and the Antiochians, or Eastern and Western, do not interpret this verse as expected, when taking into account the theological framework in which later generations placed the communities wherein the former exegetes lived. …”
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Jesus uttering his last words and drawing on his final breath: reflecting on Luke 23:46 by P. Nagel

“…To state the obvious, his death, as a central figure within Christianity, holds potential theological value and significance for how millions interpret their final moments. …”
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Calvyn, Servet en ons ... teologie, geskiedenis en die negende gebod by V. E. d'Assonville

“…Aspects that should be taken into consideration are inter alia of a political, juridical, moral, theological and ecumenical nature. By way of taking at least these aspects into regard and by pursuing the principle of ad fontes consequently, one can prevent neglecting the 9th Commandment in theological and historical studies. …”
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A Comparative Study of Olodumare, the Yoruba Supreme Being and the Judea-Christian God by Segun Ogungbemi

“…This paper uses a philosophical-theological method of inquiry that is apt in giving a concise clarification of theological interface between the two religious and cultural be­liefs. …”
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Kobus Schoeman: A “bridge-builder” practical theologian, bridging divides in the publics of the church, the academy, and society by D.N. Andrew

“…Secondly, the article focuses on his theological contribution, illustrated through the themes in his writings, the students he supervised, as well as the projects he led with colleagues locally and globally. …”
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The Church History Society of Southern Africa (CHSSA) attempting to come of age: the story of the CHSSA between 1991 and 2005 by J. W. Hofmeyr

“… In this article, the focus is on the question whether the Church History Society of Southern Africa (CHSSA) has matured after its 35 years of existence (1970-2005) to a fairly mature theological society in the South African academic context. …”
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Die Kerkbode as primêre bron vir kerkhistoriese navorsing 1860-1883 by J.J. Lubbe

“…Some of the major theological trends and developments which have been reflected in it, will be discussed. …”
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PREFACE by A.M. Brazal, R. Pieris

“… Within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic the 10th Biennial Conference of the Ecclesia of Women in Asia,2 22-26 February 2022, focused on the theme: Toward life-giving communities in a post-pandemic world: Asian feminist theological perspectives. “Life-giving community” is one that is inclusive, communitarian, egalitarian, empowering, and respectful of differences. …”
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INTEGRATING SPIRITUALITY IN DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES: THE “KAIROS EXPERIENCES” IN THE “FAITH-BASED FACILITATION” PROCESS OF THE SALVATION ARMY by S. Knecht

“…This article examines the concept “Kairos”, by drawing on the philosophical and theological literature, with the aim of formulating a theological rationale for the FBF process and providing methodological aids in dealing with the “Kairos experiences”. …”
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FACILITATING INTERPRETIVE RESILIENCE: by G O West

“… This article argues that the notion of the Bible as a site of struggle offers resources that may facilitate interpretive resilience for communities/sectors that have been marginalised by dominant biblical theologies. While the notion of the Bible as a site of struggle had its conceptualisation within historical-critical redaction criticism, literary-narrative and literary-rhetorical criticisms provide similar kinds of “critical” recognition of ideo-theological contestation within the biblical text, whether the final form or a socio-historically reconstructed redactional edition. …”
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Voorveronderstellings in die hantering van die verhouding tussen Ou en Nuwe Testament. 'n Beskrywing na aanleiding van Friedrich Baumgärtel by S. J. P. K. Riekert

“…This presupposition paves the way for a theological understanding. 6. The Old Testament should be respected as the revelation before Christ. …”
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