The Caste Connection. On the Sacred Foundations of Social Hierarchy by Jakob De Roover, Sarah Claerhout

“…Basic theological ideas about the connection between false religion and social practice were transformed into topoi of social theorizing, which constituted the caste system as an experiential entity and conceptual unit in the Western cultural experience of India. …”
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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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Feminine Characterization of The God by Ibrahim Bor

“…This study aimed aligns with the feminist theological approach, advocating for the reinterpretation of theological and religious language in order to liberate it from the dominance of a patriarchal language and reveal its feminine aspect. …”
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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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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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The Derogation of Women’s Rights by Jennifer Slater

“… This paper engages with violence and discrimination against women that is endorsed by a misconstrued theological anthropology and religious beliefs that promote their subordination, render them pathologized, and reduce their possibility of self-realization. …”
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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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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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Sexual abuse of children as a form of power abuse and abuse of the body by M. Reynaert

“… This article investigates the relationship between sexual abuse, power and the body from a Catholic theological viewpoint. The article starts with the relationship between sexual abuse and power. …”
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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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Olódumare and Esu in Yorubá Religious Thought by Benson Ohihon Igboin

“… Theological and philosophical debates on deities do not end easily; rather they open new vistas of understanding and further argumentation. …”
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The Heidelberg Catechism: a hidden creedal text and catechetical manual in the Malawian Reformed Church 1889-2012 by W. S. D. Zeze

“…Therefore, this article argues that the Catechism had very little or no influence on the Church’s theological discourse and practice. …”
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The Good Friday oration ad intra ecclesiam in the context of the post-conciliar liturgical reforms by Dawid Mielnik

“…Finally, the influence on the theological character of the orations is presented. …”
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Martha’s Dialogue with Jesus (John 11,21-27) in Light of the Psalms of Lament by Richard Francis D’Souza OCD

“…The second part of the paper is a theological interpretation of the profound dialogue between Jesus and Martha. …”
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PREACHING WHEN VIRAL THREATS CONVERGE: USA SERMONS, 31 MAY AND 7 JUNE 2020 by S.A. Brown

“…In the USA, the urgency of this theological question intensified when nationwide protests erupted following the release, on 26 May, of the video of the death of George Floyd. …”
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