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June F. Dickie
Researcher at University of KwaZulu-Natal
Publications - 23
Citations - 81
June F. Dickie is an academic researcher from University of KwaZulu-Natal. The author has contributed to research in topics: Lament & Poetry. The author has an hindex of 6, co-authored 20 publications receiving 76 citations.
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The power of performing biblical text today: For trauma-healing, evangelism, discipleship and for supporting careful biblical study/translation
TL;DR: For instance, this paper found that performing a text is a very helpful way of determining where there are ambiguities (or gaps) in the written text, as indicated by the responses of audience members to questions at particular points in the story.
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Using Performance (with Audience Participation) to Help Translators Discern Ambiguity in Texts: An Empirical Study Based on the Book of Ruth:
TL;DR: In this article, the authors use reception theory to identify ambiguities or gaps in written text, requiring readers to bring their own experience into making sense of the story (in line with reception theory).
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Performing psalms of lament: does god (off-stage) respond to the complainant’s cry?
TL;DR: In the case of psalms of lament, the possibility arises of a representative of God's voice entering the dialogue as discussed by the authors, which has important theological, hermeneutical, liturgical, and pastoral implications.
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Building community in the church between insiders and outsiders
TL;DR: In many churches, a group of people with a particular identity may often feel like "outsiders" and battle to fit into the community; yet insiders rarely recognise their difficulties.
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The Intersection of Biblical Lament and Psychotherapy in the Healing of Trauma Memories
TL;DR: A study of biblical lament psalms can help present-day sufferers express their own pain to God, and this can result in personal, social, and biological healing.