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J. A. Loubser

As part of a project to investigate the spiritual and moral roots for an AfricanRenaissance the paper employs an inter-disciplinary approach, investigating theintersection between religion and social development. This is done with reference todevelopmenta... see more

John O. Akao

Though we recognize that theology as a human activity possesses the limitations andparticularities of those engaged in it, yet we would like to believe that theology can onlybecome meaningful only if and when it speaks relevantly to a particular community... see more

Alec Basson

‘The Lord is my shield:’ Metaphorical speech relating to God in a selection ofOld Testament psalmsThis article examines the military metaphors relating to Yahweh in a selection ofOld Testament psalms (3, 21, 76, 140). In these psalms the psalmist calls on... see more

Hendrik L. Bosman

This article argues the following: (i) there is a close but neglected relationshipbetween “torah” and “hokmah” in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and this shouldbe reflected in the interpretation of the Decalogue. (ii) African proverbs/ wisdomcan be utiliz... see more

H. Jurgens Hendriks

The article tells the story of how interorganizational relations in Sub-SaharanAfrica started to develop and how it came to focus on the HIV/AIDS1 scourge. TheNetwork for African Congregational Theology’s mission is quoted verbatim. Adiscussion of the pri... see more

Lisel H Kruger Joubert

This article deals with a central question regarding the interpretation of the tenthcommandment, namely “do the two verbs that are translated with covet/desire in thetenth commandment refer to a solely mental attitude or do they necessarily implyaction to... see more

Jannie Malan

The doctrinally unprejudiced exploring of Old and New Testament genres and textshas led, and can still lead, to contextual insights with most significant implications.A content-based interpretation is transformed into a dynamic understanding whichrecognis... see more

Ncumisa Manona

This article will illustrate the presence of women in parables as found in Africantradition culture and in the synoptic gospels. Such an illustration will be qualified byexamining concurrently the centrality of women in parables and the roles they play. I... see more

Klaus Nürnberger

This essay offers a critical introduction to the Lutheran/Moravian programme tocombat the HIV/AIDS pandemic, drafted in March 2000, which has not beenexposed to public debate as yet. It includes deep going theological reflection as wellas a concrete plan ... see more

Leo G. Perdue

Critical wisdom literature in ancient Judah offers a paradigm for understanding therejection of the teachings of the justice of God and retribution. This negation offoundational sapiential teachings provides the basis for a moral paradigm ofpostcolonial h... see more

Abel Tabalaka

This paper attempts to explore the tension between semantics and pragmatics asevidenced in the translation of one Greek word gunai (woman) in the SetswanaBible. Translators of the Setswana Bible have generally used the word mosadi totranslate gunai. This ... see more

Willie Van Heerden

An African theology of inculturation needs to take into consideration the oral literatureof the African people, including their rich treasure of proverbs. However, Africanproverbs have been largely neglected in situations where the Bible is studied and ta... see more

Edwin Zulu

The thesis of this article is that, moral instruction is related to popular wisdom. It isconsequently believed that moral instruction serves various functions in an Africancommunity, to order the community, to direct the community relationships, to propag... see more

Werner Lategan

This publication forms part of the Guides to Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha series andprovides an excellent introduction to the books of Tobit and Judith. Otzen addresses theproblem of relating real history to historical fiction. He examines the genres and ... see more