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The God of the cross is One: Engaging the theology of Bram van de Beek
The Dutch theologian, Bram van de Beek, has a radical Christological emphasis in his theology. In this world, we see …
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Liturgy’s outlook on the oikumene exposes distorted attitudes and memories of ecumenism
This article explored the interplay between ecumenism and people’s distorted attitudes. Viewed from a South African historical perspective, faith communities …
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Editorial: Special collection of Verbum et Ecclesia: ‘Morality in history’
Verbum et Ecclesia is a theological research journal that challenges traditional discourses within and between the fields of biblical, religious, …
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The ‘righteousness of the children of God’ according to the First Epistle of John
The author of the First Epistle of John predominantly addresses the ‘theological concept of righteousness’ in two pericopes: pericope 1 …
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The epistemological irony of postcolonialism: A perspective from Paul’s flesh-Spirit dichotomy
Among other things, postcolonialism claims to react against western epistemology. Although postcolonial approaches react to the traditional tendency in colonialism …
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An ‘undervalued’ salvation oracle in the book of Jeremiah: Jeremiah 50:4–5 (Masoretic text)
The present article sets out to demonstrate that the promise of an eternal covenant in Jeremiah 50:5 plays a pivotal …
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Why is there an אשם sacrifice in Leviticus 14?
This article engages with the issue of the אָשָׁם sacrifice in Leviticus 14. Firstly, the paper provides an overview of …
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The question of Mark 13 as an apocalypse
Background: Many researchers accept that the Gospel of Mark is apocalyptic, which necessitates the need to determine whether Mark 13’s …
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Social entrepreneurship in the selected neo-Pentecostal churches: A holistic salvation
Pentecostalism is a Christian tradition known for personal salvation, baptism in the Holy Spirit, the gifts of the Holy Spirit, …
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(Mis)leading by the spirit: Transforming African spiritualities and political leadership
African spiritualities and leadership have shared a profound connection throughout history. With Africans predominantly embracing spirituality, their engagement with national …
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Lost in translation? Religious elements and concepts in youth climate movements
Climate change represents the most significant challenge facing the global community. The issue in question has an impact on the …
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A reflection on morality and religion
The aim of this contribution is to reflect on the relation between religion and morality. An overview of the different …
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Prophet and politician dining around the same table: God’s message in conflict?
The research problem in this article is the modern prophets who rub shoulders with politicians. The focus is on the …
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Church and xenophobia: The tension between nationhood and God’s mission in South Africa
The perennial scourge of xenophobic violence in South Africa raises some questions about the nation’s hospitality to immigrants. Unexpectedly, Christians …
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Erratum: Isaiah 2:1–4 and insecurity in Nigeria: Towards building a non-violent society
Verbum et Ecclesia is a theological research journal that challenges traditional discourses within and between the fields of biblical, religious, …
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Erratum: Die trinitariese formule van Matteus 28:19: Fremdkörper of gepaste afsluiting vir die Matteusevangelie?
Verbum et Ecclesia is a theological research journal that challenges traditional discourses within and between the fields of biblical, religious, …
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River baptism and climate change among African-Initiated Churches: An eco-theological critique
River baptism has biblical and historical significance in the Christian tradition. Many established mainline churches have baptismal pools where they …
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Corrigendum: African-initiated churches and environmental care in Limpopo, South Africa: A missional enquiry
Verbum et Ecclesia is a theological research journal that challenges traditional discourses within and between the fields of biblical, religious, …
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Beweeg van diakonaat van welsyn na herstellende geregtigheid: ’n Gevallestudie – COVID-19
Moving from diaconate of well-being to restorative justice: A case study – COVID-19. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019, the …
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Music in Christian worship in Nigeria in light of early missionary attitude
When the protestant Christian missionaries arrived in Nigeria in the 19th century, they disallowed native music as well as the …