6 articles in this issue
Louis Jonker
In this article I will concentrate on the following: Firstly, I will explain what I mean by ‘multidimensional exegesis’. Secondly, I will formulate a multidimensional ‘map’ that provides the possibility of ‘plotting’ various exegetical-hermeneutical... see more
Robert Kisala
Although the sarin poison gas attack on the Tokyo subways more than two years ago has become something of a watershed in the study of religion in Japan, in broader relief the tragic events of March 20, 1995 – as well as consequent religious and social dev... see more
We are awash in information about Aum, and details concerning this group and its crimes continue to come to light as the court proceeding against its members. Progress. What is still lacking, however, is a credible interpretive framework to explain ... see more
JC De Smidt
Fundamentalism is a universal phenomenon which may be described from religious, sociological, political, psychological and other perspectives. The article concentrates on the phenomenon of fundamentalism in Christianity. The phenomenon has his... see more
J Eugene Botha
This paper attempts to deal with the problem which faces New Testament scholars in the process of reading and interpreting ancient texts. The point is made that the myriad of methodologies available today makes it very difficult for modern scholars ... see more
Pieter F Craffert
The battle for the Bible in religious and public discourse in South Africa is one with many faces. Therefore, it is not surprising that such a high premium is placed on ethically sound interpretations of the Bible. An evaluation of some of the... see more