Gee die Bybel nog vandag aan ons morele oriëntering oor kwessies soos homoseksualiteit? by E. de Villiers

“…A more satisfactory affirmation is proposed, with the basic moral orientation in the Bible as point of departure. This proposal is then applied in an attempt to answer the question “What moral guidance does the Bible provide regarding the contemporary issue of homosexuality?” …”
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Contours of biblical spirituality as a discipline by Huub Welzen

“…A definition is given: Biblical spirituality is about the divine human relational process in the Bible and about the Bible in the divine human relational process. …”
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The word that moves by H. Welzen

“… This essay investigates the role of the Bible in spirituality by looking at the relationship between academic exegesis and spiritual reading, mysticism and language, Bible reading as an event in the relationship between God and human beings and liturgy as a mystagogical process. …”
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Prologue by Pieter G. R. de Villiers, Lloyd K. Pietersen

“… From text: The contributions in this volume were originally presented as papers at a symposium on the Bible and Spirituality, held at Glenfall House, Cheltenham from 4-6 May 2010 and hosted by the University of Gloucestershire. …”
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Faith in the modern Reformed church: Calvin and Barth

“…Behind this difference are divergent views of the Bible and its relationships with theology and praxis. …”
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Die Afrikaans van die Bybelvertaling van 1933 by J. C. Steyn

“… The first translators of the Bible had to start their work before the standardisation of Afrikaans.  …”
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"Soos 'n hamer wat 'n rots vermorsel": die Afrikaanse Bybel van 1933 as vertaling by J. A. Naudé

“… The first complete Bible translation in Afrikaans was published in 1933. …”
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FACILITATING INTERPRETIVE RESILIENCE: by G O West

“… This article argues that the notion of the Bible as a site of struggle offers resources that may facilitate interpretive resilience for communities/sectors that have been marginalised by dominant biblical theologies. …”
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Origin and originality of John Calvin's 'Harmony of the Law', the expository project on Exodus-Deuteronomy (1559-1563) by E. A. de Boer

“…It also sheds light on the history of the congrégations, this fascinating example of concentration on the Bible in Geneva, on the co-operation of the ministers, and on Calvin’s role as the moderator of the Company of Pastors. …”
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THE ???? IN DANIEL 10:13, 20-21: PRINCES OR BATTLE COMMANDERS? by R.E. Duniya

“…Using a synchronic approach to the Hebrew Bible, the study semantically analyses the Hebrew term ?? …”
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Generosity and Solidarity -A Biblical Contribution and Perspective in Response to Poverty in Africa. by Rugyendo, Medard

“…In what ways do other extra-biblical guides promote these two virtues of solidarity and generosity? Thus this is a bible- based article on two cultural values that could contribute towards reducing poverty but with other sources beyond the holy bible. …”
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Inequalities within Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa on gender, with special reference to lGBTQIA+: Imago Dei by L. Modise

“…The challenge seems to be about the fundamental reading of the Bible, confession, and Church Order articles, which are discussed here. …”
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YouVersion verses-of-the-year in relation to Afrikaans prepositional met and van constructions expressing fear and loneliness by L. Bergh, T. Beelders

“… How do the 2022 YouVersion Bible verses-of-theyear reflect the way in which fear and loneliness were communicated via prepositional phrases that year? …”
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Voorveronderstellings in die hantering van die verhouding tussen Ou en Nuwe Testament. 'n Beskrywing na aanleiding van Friedrich Baumgärtel by S. J. P. K. Riekert

“…The Bible or Canon comprises two Testaments. 3. Both the Old and the New Testament convey the powerful word of God. 4. …”
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“Sacherklärungen” in biblischen texten - vorkommen und bedeutung für die Bibelübersetzung by C. Stenschke

“…These explanatory notes carry several implications for present day Bible translation and the content of modern Bible editions. …”
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RECONCILIATION AS A MISSIONAL PARADIGM FOR POST-1994 SOUTH AFRICA

“…It discusses the issues of church, congregations, reconciliation, the Bible and people within the post-1994 South African context. …”
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Critical Role and Place of the Church as a Response to Environmental Crisis. by Rugyendo, Medard

“…This article therefore has the following pertinent questions to address: how significant and central are scriptures (bible) towards the promotion of environmental preservation? …”
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Reading the New Testament from a theological perspective by H. C. van Zyl

“… This article argues that, from the perspective of the faith community, it is not enough to read the Bible only from a “technical” point of view; a theological perspective is also required. …”
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Lesbianism: Deconstructing the Christian church and social hierarchies in South Africa by L. Joubert

“…By highlighting how colonial impressions resulted in a homophobic reception of the bible, I argue for a positive reimagining between churches and the LGBTQI community and provide evidence that the Christian church and social hierarchies impact lesbian identity negatively through the implementation of the Biblical text and patriarchal ontology…”
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Hermie C. van Zyl: Nuwe-Testamentikus aan die Universiteit van die Vrystaat by D. F. Tolmie

“…After a brief biographic overview, his academic contribution is discussed under the following headings: Synoptic Gospels, Hermeneutics, New Testament Studies as academic discipline; editorial activities; Bible translation and public theology. …”
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