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A public practical-theological response and proposal to decolonisation discourse in South Africa: From #YourStatueMustFall and #MyStatueShouldBeErected to #BothOurStatuesShouldBeErected
The years 2015 and 2016 were marked by violent protests at South African universities. While the focus of many of …
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The Biblical Hebrew idiom ‘lift the face’ in the Septuagint of Job
This study examined the renderings of the Biblical Hebrew idiom ‘lift the face’ (םינפ אשנ) in the Septuagint of Job …
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Spiritual leaders’ experiences of a comprehensive HIV stigma reduction intervention
HIV is a deadly reality in South African communities, where people living with HIV (PLWH) do not only face physical …
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The retirement crisis of South African Dutch Reformed ministers: An empirical study
There has been a backlash from recently graduated proponents of the Dutch Reformed Church of South Africa that they are …
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Statues, symbols and signages: Monuments towards socio-political divisions, dominance and patriotism?
The focus of this article is on monuments variously referred to as statues, symbols, signages, busts, icons etc. The words …
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The changing faces of African Independent Churches as development actors across borders
The religious transnationalism evident in the 21st century has heralded a new paradigm of religion ‘made to travel’ as adherents …
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‘Flowing’ under the radar in a multifaceted liquid reality: The ekerk narrative
We live in a liquid new world driven by incessant change. Our reality is constantly shaped by new forms of …
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Perspectives from comparisons of the Hebrew l-suffix with the Shona h-suffix features
The ethical dative or dativus ethicus is a feature used with certain verbs in Biblical Hebrew, which, however, has continued …
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Circumcision and prevention of HIV and AIDS in Zimbabwe: Male genital cutting as a religio-cultural rite
Circumcision originated from ancient religious (biblical) and cultural societies. Study has shown that in both the biblical (Israelite) context and …
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God becomes beautiful … in mathematics
This article is transdisciplinary in that it touches on the disciplines of both mathematics and theology. It is about the …
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Four different views of scientific knowledge and the birth of modern relativism: The very important challenge facing reformed churches in a Western world
Theologians are used to pointing the finger at European continental postmodernism when dealing with modern relativism. This article addresses a …
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A continued racial character of some of the Gereformeerde Kerke in South Africa: Strategic moves evading reconciliation and unity of churches in post-apartheid South Africa
The quest for liberation of all South Africans from past racial divides since the inception of democratic government has been …
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John Calvin as ‘public theologian’ in view of his ‘Commentary on Seneca’s de Clementia’
During the 16th century, Europe underwent fundamental sociopolitical changes, which challenged theologians and the church to respond theologically. In light …
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The art of establishing and maintaining contact with ancestors: A study of Bapedi tradition
Looking at Bapedi ancestor veneration constructively, one finds it a source of communication that enhances the community’s norms, values and …
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Models and perspectives concerning the identity of Jesus as healer
This study reviews various perspectives into the identity of Jesus as healer. There are two main perspectives – those that …
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‘By his word’? Creation, preservation and consummation in the book of Hebrews
God’s speech is a prominent theme in the book of Hebrews. A fascinating phenomenon regarding God’s speech, and one that …
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Tribalism: Thorny issue towards reconciliation in South Africa – A practical theological appraisal
The apartheid regime used various strategies to ensure that South Africans formed a divided nation. It was through the differences …
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Resuscitating myth: Hollywood, Big History and transdisciplinary theology
Expanding our description of liturgy as an organisation of technics structuring desire, we describe the accompanying myth as a technic …
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From three congregations to one autonomous church: The Swaziland Reformed Church
This article covers the time from 1985 to 1992 in the history of the Swaziland Reformed Church (SRC). In 1985, …
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Domestic abuse in marriage and self-silencing: Pastoral care in a context of self-silencing
The socialisation of women into self-silencing by religion has complicated pastoral care interventions for the victims of domestic violence, particularly …