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

“…The distinction between concept and idea is also elucidated with reference to conceptual and idea-usages of the term constancy (inertia). All in all our argumentation fits within the context of a new account to address in a meaningful way (also in scientific theological parlance) the possibility to employ creational terms in talking about God while at the same time honoring God’s transcendence. …”
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A Christian ethical perspective on the moral status of the human embryo by J. M. Vorster

“…The central theoretical argument is that the embryo has a particular standing before God and should therefore have a special standing in the eyes of human beings. …”
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Unsuspicious reception of Biblical discourse in Africa and its implications for polygamy by B.B. Senokoane

“… The Bible has been conceived and received as a neutral book, as the Word of God, or as containing the Word of God. This understanding and perception enabled missionaries to interpret the Bible in such a way that it disadvantaged and oppressed the “converts”. …”
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Olódumare and Esu in Yorubá Religious Thought by Benson Ohihon Igboin

“…This conclusion was to navigate the extreme position that Olódumare and the Christian God have nothing in common. Although Segun Ogungbemi recently maintained the strict theological and moral differences between Olódumare and God using existential lens, he has not addressed the practical reality instantiated by the contemporary Yorubá diverse worshipers. …”
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Die geheim van die prediking: om mondig te word by J. Cilliers

“…The function of the voice of the preacher should, however, not be understood as a new, homiletical moralism, but in its relationship to (a) the salvation works of God, (b) the relational integrity of the preacher, (c) the integration of prayer within the framework of the preacher's theology, and (d) a life of virtue before God. …”
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De-automatisation in Romans 1-5 by A. H. Snyman

“…By way of these devices, Paul draws the attention of his readers/listeners to important themes in his argument, such as justification through faith alone; God’s judgement on what man does, not who he is; the benefits of justification through faith; and life for all, who believe in Christ. …”
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Hasan Al-Banna's Approach In Reconciling The Flow Of Salaf And Khalaf: Study And Evaluation by Nasron Yaacob

“…Hasan al-Banna claims that these two schools of thought, though they approach the subject of God's khabariyyah nature differently, are actually in agreement on three things. …”
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Paupertas (poverty) in John Calvin's Institutes by R. M. Britz

“…In terms of Calvin’s argumentation, it is clear that paupertas is linked to the (provided) true knowledge of God, Christ and ‘ourselves’ in terms of biblical revelation and qualification. …”
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THE SPIRIT, JUSTICE AND BEAUTY?

“… In this article I want to make four interrelated arguments. Firstly, I argue for the theologically important relation between justice and beauty; secondly, that the Spirit of God is the Spirit both of “justice” and of “beauty”; thirdly, that a theology of the Spirit further defines “justice” and “beauty” and allows for a deepened understanding of both; and fourthly, that a theology of the Spirit allows us to understand the ambiguities with regards to these differentiated themes – and therefore highlights not only the importance of the interrelation between “beauty” and “justice” – but, I argue, is this interrelation. …”
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Marriage by Proxy: A Remedy to Divorce and Single Parenting as Presented in Ifá Ogbèdí Divination Poetry by Samuel Kayode Olaleye

“…However today, some people have attributed the problem of marriage breakup to abandoned culture and modernity through Western education, foreign culture, and religions, while others premise it on women’s liberation. Yet, the latter argument may not be strong enough since many prominent women were successful in their business enterprises and marriage even in times of the gods such as Ajé who had 200 slaves that helped her to take her wares to the market. …”
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Philippians 4:10-23 from a rhetorical perspective by A. H. Snyman

“…In the second section (4:21-23) Paul instructs the church leaders to greet all God’s people in Philippi. In analysing the rhetorical strategies and techniques in 4:10-23, the focus is on the manner in which Paul argues, the type of arguments he uses and the rhetorical techniques that could enhance the impact of his communication. …”
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Święty Maksymilian Maria Kolbe – męczeństwo z miłości by Wiesław Bar

“…Includes, among others, arguments of a group of senators, with which initiative was declared the Year 2011 as “Year of St. …”
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Call for Papers: Constitutions and Intergenerational Justice by IF and FRFG

“…In: Tremmel, Jörg / Mason, Antony / Dimitrijoski, Igor / Godli, Petter (eds.): Youth quotas and other efficient forms of youth participation in ageing societies. …”
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