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Oop en vry teologiese debat met werklike diepgang

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Van Aarde and Pelser as mentioned in this paper discussed the influence of the Reformation and Aufldirung on Biblical interpretation, methodology of exegesis, role of extra-canonical writings, a canon in the canon, the use of the Bible at the university and in the church, Bible translation, the interrelationship between theology and culture, a critical evaluation of the ''peoples' church" ("volkskerk"); the church as corpus permixtum; ministry rather than office; confessionalism; Pauline themes; the theological heritage of Rudolf B
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"An in-depth open theological discussion". This article reflects a conversation between Andries G van Aarde and Gert Pelser. G M M Pelser was professor of New Testament at the University of Pretoria from 1972 to 2001. The following issues were discussed: the influence of the Reformation and Aufldirung on Biblical interpretation; methodology of exegesis; the role of extra-canonical writings; a canon in the canon; the use of the Bible at the university and in the church; Bible translation; the interrelationship between theology and culture; a critical evaluation of the ''peoples' church" ("volkskerk"); "the church as corpus permixtum; ministry rather than office; confessionalism; Pauline themes; the theological heritage of Rudolf Bultmann.

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Bakens, drumpels en webbe: (Hervormde) Teologie as kreatiewe onderneming

TL;DR: Signposts, thresholds and webs have been used as metaphors to emphasise the creative aspect of theology within the context of a changing world as discussed by the authors, and they represent three phases in the so-called rites of passage described by anthropologist Arnold van Gennep and refined by Victor Turner into an abstract model employed in the understanding of all similar experiences of ritual transference.
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The foundation, value and meaning of baptism in the New Testament

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TL;DR: Early Christian baptism as a cultural, ritual symbol as mentioned in this paper has a historical basis in the death and resurrection of Jesus and is seen as a symbol consisting of reason, value and meaning.
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Kerkwees in die saeculum vandag, Deel 2: ‘n Nuwe narratief (ook vir die Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika)

TL;DR: In this article, a new narrative for the Netherdutch Reformed Church of Africa is presented, arguing that such a self-identification functions as a metanarrative that is in conflict with the church's grand narrative, that of the Triune God.