Scholars are only recently beginning to note the importance of John Owen as a seventeenth-century reformed orthodox theologian. The Ashgate Research Companion to John Owen’s Theology is the first book of its kind. This fact should flag this work as an important benchmark in Owen studies. Kelly Kapic and Mark Jones have assembled a wide array of scholars to treat aspects of Owen’s theology from the standpoint of his relevance both to historical theology and to contemporary reflection. While all of the essays in this volume will attract those interested in Owen and in the theological topics treated, they are not all of equal quality. This work is not only important for historical theology. It has the potential to bring Owen’s theology to bear on many areas of contemporary theology. Because of the importance of this book, each chapter merits careful analysis.
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In theory the process of intercultural Bible reading should create a safe space where the voice of the individual can be heard in community with others. It should be a space where the individual is not only free to speak, but also to have the innate experience of truly being heard. In this respect the intercultural Bible reading experience becomes a space that promotes human dignity and has the inherent capacity to facilitate social transformation. Although these Bible study groups can ideally be a safe space with the potential for social transformation, the practical reality shows a more complicated dynamic. An important factor that contributes to the complexity is the underlying power dynamic in the social interaction. To bring the concept of power in intercultural Bible reading into focus, an empirical study was conducted. After briefly discussing the scope of the empirical research project, the main focus of the paper will shift to Michel Foucault’s seminal theory on power. Conversation analysis was used in the research project as a qualitative data analysis tool to identify the main trends functioning in the observable power dynamic. Foucault’s theory will be used to shed light on the inherent power dynamic that functions in the intercultural Bible reading space. The paper will show that the intercultural Bible reading space cannot escape the functioning of an inherent power dynamic, but by using Foucault’s theory, a greater understanding can be obtained and observed trends and patterns can be better understood, predicted and managed.
{"title":"Power games: Using Foucault to shed light on the inherent power dynamics of intercultural Bible study groups. Discussion of a qualitative research project","authors":"C. Walt","doi":"10.5952/55-3-4-669","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5952/55-3-4-669","url":null,"abstract":"In theory the process of intercultural Bible reading should create a\u0000 safe space where the voice of the individual can be heard in community with others. It should be\u0000 a space where the individual is not only free to speak, but also to have the innate experience\u0000 of truly being heard. In this respect the intercultural Bible reading experience becomes a space\u0000 that promotes human dignity and has the inherent capacity to facilitate social transformation.\u0000 Although these Bible study groups can ideally be a safe space with the potential for social\u0000 transformation, the practical reality shows a more complicated dynamic. An important factor that\u0000 contributes to the complexity is the underlying power dynamic in the social interaction. To\u0000 bring the concept of power in intercultural Bible reading into focus, an empirical study was\u0000 conducted. After briefly discussing the scope of the empirical research project, the main focus\u0000 of the paper will shift to Michel Foucault’s seminal theory on power. Conversation analysis was\u0000 used in the research project as a qualitative data analysis tool to identify the main trends\u0000 functioning in the observable power dynamic. Foucault’s theory will be used to shed light on the\u0000 inherent power dynamic that functions in the intercultural Bible reading space. The paper will\u0000 show that the intercultural Bible reading space cannot escape the functioning of an inherent\u0000 power dynamic, but by using Foucault’s theory, a greater understanding can be obtained and\u0000 observed trends and patterns can be better understood, predicted and managed.","PeriodicalId":18902,"journal":{"name":"Nederduitse Gereformeerde Teologiese Tydskrif","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72983458","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
In hierdie artikel word kortliks gelet op drie grondlyne van die Reformasie, naamlik die vertroosting van die beangste mens tydens die laat Middeleeue, die hunkering na vryheid en die behoefte aan fundamentele verandering. Dit word opgevolg met ’n uiteensetting van die sakramentele verstaan van die reformatoriese prediking, en die bevraagtekening hiervan in die huidige tydvak. Aan die hand van ’n sakramenteel-profetiese perspektief op die prediking, word drie homiletiese kontoere vir prediking in ons tyd getrek, naamlik sakramenteel-profetiese prediking as bevestiging, onderbreking en pro-formasie. Ten slotte word enkele suggesties gemaak oor die vraag of ons (nog) “alle kaarte op die preek” kan of moet plaas. “All cards on the sermon?” This article briefly discusses three key notions of the Reformation, namely the comforting of anxious people during the late Middle Ages, the longing for freedom, and the need for fundamental transformation. This is followed by an exposition of the sacramental understanding of preaching within the Reformation, and the contemporary critique thereof. By means of a sacramental-prophetical perspective on preaching, three homiletical contours are drawn for preaching in our times, namely affirmation, interruption, and pro-formation. The article is concluded with some suggestions on the question whether we should or could still place such a decisive emphasis on preaching.
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The mainline churches in Europe and North America are on the decline. Mainline denominations are struggling to reach the unchurched in a fast changing world. New ways of being church and doing mission are on the rise all over the world. Fresh Expressions is one of the ways that mainline congregations (especially in the Anglican Church in England) are seeking to be missional in contemporary culture. This study seeks to give a practical theological analysis of Fresh Expressions through some empirical and reflective work. A research team visited some Fresh Expressions initiatives in London and found a pattern of practice that can be described as inviting, accepting and challenging. Secondly, the researchers explore these findings by using a perspective from New Testament ethics, evaluating Fresh Expressions through the lenses of community, cross and new creation. Lastly, a synthesis of the data is made and the researchers also look at possible applications of some aspects of the movement within mainline denominations in South Africa.
{"title":"An exploration of fresh expressions as missional church : some practical-theological perspectives","authors":"I. Nell, Rudolph Grobler","doi":"10.5952/55-3-4-663","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5952/55-3-4-663","url":null,"abstract":"The mainline churches in Europe and North America are on the decline. Mainline denominations are struggling to reach the unchurched in a fast changing world. New ways of being church and doing mission are on the rise all over the world. Fresh Expressions is one of the ways that mainline congregations (especially in the Anglican Church in England) are seeking to be missional in contemporary culture. This study seeks to give a practical theological analysis of Fresh Expressions through some empirical and reflective work. A research team visited some Fresh Expressions initiatives in London and found a pattern of practice that can be described as inviting, accepting and challenging. Secondly, the researchers explore these findings by using a perspective from New Testament ethics, evaluating Fresh Expressions through the lenses of community, cross and new creation. Lastly, a synthesis of the data is made and the researchers also look at possible applications of some aspects of the movement within mainline denominations in South Africa.","PeriodicalId":18902,"journal":{"name":"Nederduitse Gereformeerde Teologiese Tydskrif","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80285317","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The so-called “Song of Moses” in Revelation 15 is a song of which its Old Testament background is highly debated in modern scholarship. There is, however, no disagreement on the fact that the song does contain lots of Old Testament themes. This paper aims to discuss one of these themes that appear to be present in the song namely the theme of universal deliverance. The paper discusses the different points of view in modern scholarship on the theme and attempts to determine which view carries most weight; taking into account the possible Old Testament texts alluded to in the song.
{"title":"Will all be saved? A discussion on the theme of universal deliverance in the song in Revelation 15","authors":"Rudolph Scharneck","doi":"10.5952/55-3-4-665","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5952/55-3-4-665","url":null,"abstract":"The so-called “Song of Moses” in Revelation 15 is a song of which its\u0000 Old Testament background is highly debated in modern scholarship. There is, however, no\u0000 disagreement on the fact that the song does contain lots of Old Testament themes. This paper\u0000 aims to discuss one of these themes that appear to be present in the song namely the theme of\u0000 universal deliverance. The paper discusses the different points of view in modern scholarship on\u0000 the theme and attempts to determine which view carries most weight; taking into account the\u0000 possible Old Testament texts alluded to in the song.","PeriodicalId":18902,"journal":{"name":"Nederduitse Gereformeerde Teologiese Tydskrif","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90169800","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This article is an attempt to reconstruct Paul’s rhetorical strategy from the text itself, rather than applying ancient or modern rhetorical models to his letters. A proposal for such a text-centred approach is briefly summarised, followed by a discussion of the rhetorical situation that Paul wants to address in this letter. It is argued that the section 10:5-21 forms an integral part of his rhetorical strategy, aimed at persuading his audience in Rome to support his view on God’s plan of salvation, as well as his forthcoming mission to Spain. In the process of persuasion Paul uses various types of argument and rhetorical techniques to enhance the impact of his communication. The conclusion is that a text-centred approach (with its focus on the functional aspects of the text) provides a better alternative to existing approaches (which focus on the formal aspects of the text). A few remarks on the 2014 Afrikaans translation Nuwe Testament en Psalms: ’n Direkte Vertaling might also be of interest to Bible translators.
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This review essay offers an assessment of two recent monographs by Larry Rasmussen and Cynthia Moe-Lobeda in the field of ecotheology. It focuses on the category of moral vision that both authors employ. It shows how the notion of critical moral vision helps to identify and assess the root causes of economic inequalities and ecological destruction in terms of structural violence, structural evil and the very nature of sin. It also explains why such moral vision forms the key but by itself remains insufficient for social transformation. The influence of such insights in the South African context is illustrated with reference to teaching and research done at the University of the Western Cape and, more specifically, the category of transfiguration in Desmond Tutu’s theology.
{"title":"Ecology and structural violence: The South African reception of Lutheran voices from North America","authors":"E. Conradie","doi":"10.5952/55-3-4-671","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5952/55-3-4-671","url":null,"abstract":"This review essay offers an assessment of two recent monographs by Larry\u0000 Rasmussen and Cynthia Moe-Lobeda in the field of ecotheology. It focuses on the category of\u0000 moral vision that both authors employ. It shows how the notion of critical moral vision helps to\u0000 identify and assess the root causes of economic inequalities and ecological destruction in terms\u0000 of structural violence, structural evil and the very nature of sin. It also explains why such\u0000 moral vision forms the key but by itself remains insufficient for social transformation. The\u0000 influence of such insights in the South African context is illustrated with reference to\u0000 teaching and research done at the University of the Western Cape and, more specifically, the\u0000 category of transfiguration in Desmond Tutu’s theology.","PeriodicalId":18902,"journal":{"name":"Nederduitse Gereformeerde Teologiese Tydskrif","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81949822","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Paul and the Faithfulness of God","authors":"J. Huggins","doi":"10.5952/55-3-4-673","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5952/55-3-4-673","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":18902,"journal":{"name":"Nederduitse Gereformeerde Teologiese Tydskrif","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89464802","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The characterization of Nathanael in the Gospel of John In this article the characterization of Nathanael is investigated by taking into account both historical concerns and literary aspects. After a brief discussion of questions pertaining to Nathanael’s identity and historicity, his basic characterization is discussed. Following this, a number of important issues are investigated in more detail, namely the way in which the introduction of this character on the fourth day can be related to the cosmological setting in the Gospel; the suggestion that Nathanael is portrayed as a follower of the Baptist and gift of God; an exploration of the intercharacterizational relationship of Nathanael and Simon Peter; and, finally, an investigation of the intertextual relationships between the Nathanael episode and Zechariah 3:10 (in particular, the notions of the “Branch” and “under the fig tree”).
{"title":"Die karakterisering van Natanael in die Johannesevangelie","authors":"Steven A. Hunt","doi":"10.5952/55-3-4-656","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5952/55-3-4-656","url":null,"abstract":"The characterization of Nathanael in the Gospel of\u0000 John In this article the characterization of Nathanael is\u0000 investigated by taking into account both historical concerns and literary aspects. After a brief\u0000 discussion of questions pertaining to Nathanael’s identity and historicity, his basic\u0000 characterization is discussed. Following this, a number of important issues are investigated in\u0000 more detail, namely the way in which the introduction of this character on the fourth day can be\u0000 related to the cosmological setting in the Gospel; the suggestion that Nathanael is portrayed as\u0000 a follower of the Baptist and gift of God; an exploration of the intercharacterizational\u0000 relationship of Nathanael and Simon Peter; and, finally, an investigation of the intertextual\u0000 relationships between the Nathanael episode and Zechariah 3:10 (in particular, the notions of\u0000 the “Branch” and “under the fig tree”).","PeriodicalId":18902,"journal":{"name":"Nederduitse Gereformeerde Teologiese Tydskrif","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81030969","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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