7 articles in this issue
Bernard C Lategan
Although completely different in nature, the contributions to this issue all focus on interpretation.
Denise Ackermann
This article first gives attention to the hermeneutics of Letty Russell, Rosemary Radford Ruether and Elizabeth Schussler Fiorenza as examples of contemporary feminist theologians who work within the biblical paradigm. Thereafter, certain critical princip... see more
Feminist theologians engaged in research have found it necessary to analyse terms, motifs, definitions and perspectives critically in order to clarify their meaning when applying them to women’s experience. In this process certain key terms have come to t... see more
Helena Glanville
Most of us are tired of hearing about the past and still present state of crisis in theology. And while we may indeed yearn for the past (and its elusive security) we long for the new. This crisis has presented a challenge and the time has come to ‘grid’ ... see more
David T Williams
Genesis 1:28 is used in some circles as divine sanction for both unrestrained population growth and for a capitalist approach to the world as a source of resources to be exploited and as something to the world as a source of resources to be exploited and ... see more
H A J Kruger
An attempt to design a hermeneutical model whereby the exegete/pastor/teacher may gain access to Isaiah 9:5-6 in order to address the current violent situation in South Africa. Ancient Near Eastern texts, views and iconographical material as well as bibli... see more
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