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Martin Luther en gebed

Martin Luther and prayer. For decades, not many theologians published on the theme of prayer. The philosophical critique on religion …

2019 Open Access

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Schleiermacher on justification: A resource for a Reformed theology of recognition?

Against the backdrop of the resistance against Schleiermacher’s theology in Reformed theological circles in South Africa, this article poses the …

2019 Open Access

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Nuwe waardering vir Luther in die gereformeerde etiek

In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi is a theological and acclaimed Open Access journal that serves as the official journal of …

2019 Open Access

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Huldyrch Zwingli’s contribution to the Reformation

Huldyrch Zwingli, the first Swiss reformer in Zurich, made significant contributions to the 16th-century Reformation, yet he remains relatively unknown, …

2019 Open Access

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Reflections on Schleiermacher’s God

Schleiermacher’s approach to the doctrine of God has attracted interest in contemporary theological scholarship. The article tries to map the …

2019 Open Access

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Multifarious facets in the thinking of the elusive Friedrich Schleiermacher (21 November 1768 – 12 February 1834)

This article forms part of the commemoration of Friedrich Schleiermacher, who died 185 years ago on 12 February 1834. It …

2019 Open Access

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Gisbertus Voetius (1589–1676): Some perspectives on his influence on developments in the South African Dutch Reformed Church’s missiology and mission practice

Gisbertus Voetius (1589–1676) played a significant role in the Synod of Dordt 1618–1619. As orthodox Calvinist and leading intellectual in …

2019 Open Access

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The Synod of Dordt (1618–1619) and a theology of religions

The Synod of Dordt (1618–1619) addressed particular theological concerns raised in a particular context. The broader context of the Synod …

2019 Open Access

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Prayers for the departed: A white elephant in the hymnal of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania

The aim of this article is to study the general and contextual issues related to prayers for the departed with …

2019 Open Access

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Evicting Amsterdam: Report on the eviction of ADM community and their tangible and intangible heritage

2019 Open Access

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The 97 theses (04–05 September 1517): A precursor to the 95 theses (31 October 1517)?

While Martin Luther’s 95 theses engage theologians worldwide, little is made of the 97 theses. It is not often mentioned …

2018 Open Access

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The continued debate on law and gospel among selected Lutheran scholars within the change agency paradigm

It is interesting that since 1517 when Luther placed the 95 theses on the Wittenberg chapel door, debates ensued with …

2018 Open Access

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What can we learn from Dordrecht for a possible authentic Confessio Africana?

The year 2018 marks the 400th commemoration of the Synod of Dordt, the most important synod of reformed churches in …

2018 Open Access

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Heruitgawe van ’n literêr-historiese kernbundel

Literator publishes research articles and essays on linguistics and literature in general, but focuses in particular on the (comparative) study …

2018 Open Access

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Joseph Smith’s plain and precious truths restored: A Christian apologetic response

It has been the claim of Joseph Smith, the founder of Mormonism or the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day …

2018 Open Access

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Aspects of political theology in the spiritual autobiography of Saint John of Kronstadt (1829–1908)

It has been often said nowadays that since the fall of Constantinople, the Eastern-Orthodox Church has not been concerned with …

2018 Open Access

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Sederoman sorg vir ’n donker, boeiende leeservaring

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2018 Open Access

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Luther and Calvin on predestination: A comparison

Alexander Schweizer propagated the thesis that predestination is a central theme of Calvin’s theology and that later Calvinism had to …

2018 Open Access

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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 …

2018 Open Access

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A Reformed assessment of George Lindbeck’s ecclesial ethics

Lindbeck’s theology can be defined as an ecclesiology. For the ultimate concern in his life and thoughts is an ecclesiastical …

2018 Open Access