Showing papers in "Hts Teologiese Studies-theological Studies in 1985"
TL;DR: The use of Scripture encompasses the total hermeneutical circuit which includes the act of preaching as mentioned in this paper. But this context of interaction represents a melting-pot where the exegete's informed reading of the Bible melts into the church-member's naive reading.
Abstract: The use of Scripture: Principles in hermeneutics The use of Scripture encompasses the total hermeneutical circuit which includes the act of preaching. This context of interaction represents a melting-pot where the exegete's informed reading of the Bible melts into the church-member's naive reading. In this process the text, contextless as it is, is supplied with a context. The reconstruction of context leads to the construction of an applicable meaning of the text. However, the following hermeneutical fallacies have to be avoided: intentional, genetic, referential, affective and the fallacy of misplaced concreteness. The emphasis in the article is laid on a discussion of these fallacies.
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TL;DR: Erastus' view gained popularity in the ecclesia AngUcam and was, to a certain extent, also a plea for the divine rights of kings as mentioned in this paper, which is the basis for the present paper.
Abstract: Thomas Erastus on the church, the rulers and the community In this, largely descriptive paper, the views of Thomas Erastus (1520-1583) of Heidelberg, are discussed. Erastus' views on the church, the rulers and the community are put forward in his Treatise Explicatio gravissimae of 1568-69, published in 1589. It is clear that Erastus depends on the Zurich covenant-theology in his view that the community is essentially a Christian community ruled by the pius magistratus . In this community the church does not appear as a separate coetus or societas, but is ruled by the godly prince who rules according to God's law. Erastus' view gained popularity in the ecclesia AngUcam and was, to a certain extent, also a plea for the divine rights of kings.
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TL;DR: In this paper, it is shown how Valeton applied this principle in his work on the history of Israelite religion, and an attempt is made to demonstrate how his insight was more penetrating than that of even the great Abraham Kuenen.
Abstract: JJP Valeton Jnr was one of the main founders of the theological current in nineteenth century Holland called 'the ethical theology'. Some of the most prominent members of this current were, like Valeton, Old Testament specialists. One of the main characteristics of the ethicals was their distinction between scientific knowledge and the knowledge of faith. This enabled them to adopt a critical approach to the Bible while at the same time remaining active in the service of the church. In this article it is shown how Valeton applied this principle in his work on the history of Israelite religion. An attempt is made to demonstrate how his insight was more penetrating than that of even the great Abraham Kuenen.
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TL;DR: In this article, the function of the Confession and Doctrine in the structure of the NHK and the implications thereof for a minister of the Word are discussed. But the main question of the function is mainly a question of church order.
Abstract: The function of the Confession and Doctrine in the structure of the NHK and the implications thereof for a minister of the Word The whole question of the function of the Confession and Doctrine in the structure of the NHK is mainly a question of church order. This matter is treated, in the first place, by looking at history and the calvinist roots of the Church. Because the Confessio Belgica names the true preaching of the Word as one of the marks of the Church, it is of paramount importance for the Church to maintain true preaching. The norm by which true preaching is measured, is the regula fidei , i e the Bible and in the second place the Confession and the Doctrine. In the form of subscription by the ministers of the Word they acknowledge that Confession is in accordance with the Word and therefore a true norm for measuring true preaching. Three cases of alleged heresy committed by ministers are examined to determine in which way the Church Councils applied the mentioned norms.
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TL;DR: An eulogy in honour of the late Professor A van Seims (1906-1984) who filled the chair of Semitic Languages at the University of Pretoria from 1948 to 1971 is given in this paper.
Abstract: Professor Adrianus van Seims An eulogy in honour of the late Professor A van Seims (1906-1984), who filled the chair of Semitic Languages at the University of Pretoria from 1948 to 1971 It is an introduction to Volume 41, 2 (1985) of the Hervormie Teologiese Studies? , journal of the Faculty of Theology (Section A) at the University of Pretoria The specific Number is entitled Dedicata Adrianus van Seims The articles concerned are contributions of some of his postgraduated students who lecture Semitic Languages or Old and New Testament at South African universities The eulogy contains a review of the life and work of Professor Van Seims as well as a complete list of his publications
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TL;DR: The authors evaluate the influence of the confessional binding of the church on the process of hermeneutical understanding and preaching and find that it has a certain influence and restriction on his preaching.
Abstract: The confessional binding of preaching The preacher as an ordained minister of his church is bound by the church confessions. This confessional binding has a certain influence and restriction on his preaching. This research is an attempt to evaluate the influence of the confession of the church on the process of hermeneutical understanding and preaching.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors make a contribution to the discussion between systematic theology and biblical theology from the point of view of what systematic theology can expect of the latter, and the following notions are identified: Dogmatic tendencies should not play a part in the presentation of a biblical theology.
Abstract: Biblical theology - dogmatic theology The purpose of this article is to make a contribution to the discussion between systematic theology and biblical theology from the point of view of what systematic theology can expect of the latter. In this discussion the ideas of JP Gabler, as portrayed by H Boers, can play an important role. The following notions are identified: Dogmatic tendencies should not play a part in the presentation of a biblical theology. Biblical theology should accept a responsibility only to the biblical material which is employed; form a bridge between the exegesis and the exegetical results on the one hand and the systematic theology on the other hand; keep its purpose aligned to dogmatic theology and help to construct methods as how to incorporate the diversities and unity in the biblical witness.
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TL;DR: The Zurich Baptismal Formulary of Zwingli and le jud as discussed by the authors is an extension of the Zurich order of baptism, and it is used in the New Testament.
Abstract: The Zurich Baptismal Formulary of Zwingli and Leo Jud The author expands on Zwingli and Leo Jud's Zurich order of baptism now to be discussed. The sacrament of baptism does not ensure salvation for the pious. All sinners can only be saved by the grace of God. The baptismal ceremony does not entitle the cleansing of sin. It promises the baptized that he is the property of the Lord. Baptism is the sign to show that we are saved from sin by the grace of God. The children of believing Christians can therefore receive baptism as a sign of salvation as children of God, exactly like the children in the time of the Old Testament. They form part of a covenant. In the time of the Old Testament it was known as circumcision - today it is known as baptism.
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TL;DR: Huldrich Zwingli's "Von dem Touff, vom Widertouff and vom Knepperouff": Some aspects of Zwringli's theological thought.
Abstract: Huldrich Zwingli's 'Von dem Touff, vom Widertouff und vom Kindertouff': Some aspects of Zwringli's theological thought The aim of this article is to let Zwingli speak for himself as he expresses himself in his treatise on baptism: Von dem Touff, vom Widertouff und vom Kindertouff. The use of secondary literature is avoided in an attempt to steer clear of an interpretation of Zvkfingli, predetermined by views formed by traditional conceptions handed down and tainted by dogmatic considerations. Zwingli's views on the following themes are discussed and certain conclusions are drawn: Zwingli as pioneer in the founding of infant baptism in both the New Testament as well as the covenant in the Old Testament; Zwingli's distinction of a fourfold usage and meaning of the word baptism; Zwingli and baptism as sign of obligation; Zwingli and the institution of baptism; Zwingli's usage of Scripture; Zwingli and the Holy Ghost.
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TL;DR: The question posed in this paper is whether biblical theology has the task of providing dogmatic theology with material for the latter to accomplish its own task, and the answer given is that Dogmatic theology should not be performed without first acknowledging the results of biblical theology.
Abstract: The interrelationship between biblical theology and dogmatic theology The question posed in this article is whether biblical theology has the task of providing dogmatic theology with material for the latter to accomplish its own task. The answer given is that dogmatic theology should not be performed without first acknowledging the results of biblical theology. Although biblical theology is primarily concerned with what the text meant, it can and should also indicate what it means today. In this regard it can provide dogmatic theology with the necessary material, however in many cases perhaps in diverse and not in systematised form. To systematise where possible, is for dogmatic theology to decide.
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TL;DR: The authors argued that while Holy Scripture and preaching may become the Word of God, although never in an unqualified manner, the same can never apply to the Confession, which is the result of theological reflections on the Word and indicative of the parameters v/ithin which the preaching should remain without, however, curtailing the prophetic freedom of the preacher in proclaiming the Word.
Abstract: What is the Word of God: Holy Scripture? The preaching of the Gospel? The Confession? This article argues that while Holy Scripture and preaching may become the Word of God, although never in an unqualified manner, the same can never apply to the Confession. The Confession is the result of theological reflections on the Word and indicative of the parameters v/ithin which the preaching should remain without, however, curtailing the prophetic freedom of the preacher in proclaiming the Word. Its function is that of rule of speech for the preaching. Preaching, on the other hand, becomes a proclamation of the Word in an unsurpassable and existentially qualifying manner. Holy Scripture, a human book in more senses than one, is at the same time the Word of God, in that it qualifies its reader existentially - confronting him with the most fundamental questions on the human state and providing the final answers to these.
Abstract: Wisdom plays a very important role in the relationship between God and man. Evaluating this role, as it is expressed in Proverbs 8:30–31, attention is paid to the poetical structure in which these verses are found, the possible link with Ancient Near Eastern wisdom literature, and the place of wisdom literature within a theology of the Old Testament and Biblical theology.
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TL;DR: In this article, it was shown that Hosea 12:1-14 is a literary unit which comprises four parts (1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, and 12): the first three units deal with the falseness and fraud of Israel/Efraim against God and men; the last unit states that God speaks by means of similes.
Abstract: In this article it is shown that Hosea 12:1–14 is a literary unit which comprises four parts (1–3, 4–7, 8–10, 12–14). The first three units deal with the falseness and fraud of Israel/Efraim against God and men. The last unit states that God speaks by means of similes. Three prophecies in simile-form follow, stating that Israel like Gilead will not be able to avert the impending disaster even if they sacrificed bulls (vs 12), that Israel like Jacob will go into exile (vs 13), and that Israel as in the time of the exodus will be redeemed (vs 14).
TL;DR: This article argued that the Old Testament functions as the point of analogy and continuity between the two commissions in Matthew's gospel and argued that it is not present in Matthew as a separate timesequence.
Abstract: Narrative point of view and the 'temporal' function of the Old Testament in Matthew's gospel Matthew's gospel has to be read as a narration with an ongoing plot and an open-end. The plot commences with a reference to the Old Testament and ends with an allusion to the consummation of time at the parousia. And yet, the Old Testament isn't present in Matthew as a separate timesequence. The plot consists of two explicit time-sequences, namely the 'time' of the pre-Easter Jesus-commisiion and the 'time' of the post-Easter disciples-commission. To convey his point of view to his readers, the narrator creates a correlative analogy between these two sequences. The thesis of the article is that the Old Testament functions as the point of analogy and continuity between the two commissions. This thesis is debated against the purport of the various opinions of Matthaean scholars concerning the 'temporal' function of the Old Testament.