Vol 38, No 1 (2017)

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Migration crisis and the church: A response to lacunae and considerations for Christian ministry engagement Christopher Magezi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1671 \| 31 January 2017

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Christ also ours in Africa: A consideration of Torrance's incarnational, Christological model as nexus for Christ's identification with African Christians Vhumani Magezi, Christopher Magezi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1679 \| 31 January 2017

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Impoverishing and dehumanising violence against women: An opportunity for service by churches in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo Noah K. Tenai	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1634 \| 31 January 2017

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Euthanasia in South Africa: Philosophical and theological considerations Mojalefa L.J. Koenane	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1549 \| 16 February 2017

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Feminists and their perspectives on the church fathers' beliefs regarding women: An inquiry Hannelie Wood	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1692 \| 22 February 2017

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God's Makwerekwere: Re-imagining the church in the context of migration and xenophobia David N. Field	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1676 \| 22 February 2017

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The preliminary urban missionary outreach of the apostle Paul as referred to in Acts 13–14 Muthuphei A. Mutavhatsindi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1650 \| 28 February 2017

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Rekognisie (herinnering) as meganisme vir die identifisering van betekenis van die liturgiese elemente in die erediens Ferdi P. Kruger	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1694 \| 28 February 2017

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Personal encounters with children in an informal settlement: Exploring spirituality Retha Kruidenier	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1632 \| 28 February 2017

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Kenmerke van ’n kerkorde van betekenis vir ’n geloofsgemeenskap in ’n postmoderne konteks, met spesifieke verwysing na die werk van Zygmunt Bauman Dewald H. Davel, Johan M. van der Merwe	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1617 \| 28 March 2017

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Exodus of clergy: Responding to, reinterpreting or relinquishing the call Shaun Joynt	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1664 \| 31 March 2017

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Healing and reconciliation as a pastoral ministry in post-conflict South African Christian communities Charles B. Manda	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1562 \| 31 March 2017

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When culture clashes with individual human rights: A practical theological reflection on the dignity of widows Gift T. Baloyi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1599 \| 31 March 2017

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The question of deification in the theology of John Calvin Sung W. Park	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1701 \| 31 March 2017

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Justice and the Missional Framework Document of the Dutch Reformed Church Jaco Botha, Dion A. Forster	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1665 \| 13 April 2017

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A metaphysical and neuropsychological assessment of musical tones to affect the brain, relax the mind and heal the body Mark Pretorius	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1719 \| 13 April 2017

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Creation retold: Use of Scripture and tradition in Sirach 16:24–17:14 Hulisani Ramantswana	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1631 \| 28 April 2017

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The theological anthropology of Simon Maimela: Democratisation of power and being human in relationship George J. (Cobus) van Wyngaard	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1682 \| 28 April 2017

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The missional church structure and the priesthood of all believers (Ephesians 4:7–16) in the light of the inward and outward function of the church Timothy A. van Aarde	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1709 \| 18 May 2017

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The role of Christianity in mending societal fragility and quelling violence in Liberia Eric Gbotoe, Selaelo T. Kgatla	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1651 \| 26 May 2017

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Is Dhul Qarnayn, Alexander the Great? Reflecting on Muhammad Rāghib al–Ṭabbākh’s contribution on a translated manuscript discovered in Timbuktu on Dul Qarnayn Maniraj Sukdaven, Shoayb Ahmed	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1696 \| 26 May 2017

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Healing liturgy: The role of music and singing Coenie J. Calitz	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1628 \| 31 May 2017

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A pastoral evaluation and responses to the challenge of spiritual insecurity in African pastoral ministry and Christianity Vhumani Magezi, Christopher Magezi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1734 \| 31 May 2017

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Of Eden and Nazareth: Stories to capture the imagination Yolande Steenkamp	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1713 \| 30 June 2017

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Planning and management in the Missional agenda of the 21st Century Church: A study of Lighthouse Chapel International Peter White, Benjamin O. Acheampong	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1699 \| 30 June 2017

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A socio-historical analysis of the sections in the Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa from 1908 to the present Mookgo S. Kgatle	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1668 \| 26 July 2017

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Who are the disciples? Identity perceptions about millennials and the church Johannes J. Knoetze	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1718 \| 27 July 2017

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Miracles in the Neo-charismatic movement: Historical and theological critique Kelebogile T. Resane	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1736 \| 27 July 2017

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Healing of the haemorrhaging woman as a model for checkmating stigma of people living with HIV Ruth O. Oke	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1684 \| 04 August 2017

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Lombaard's categorical invitation for minority dissent against 'suspicion': How real is the 'religious' in post-secular context? Dudley A. Schreiber	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1722 \| 11 August 2017

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Church and war: A change in hermeneutical stance among Pentecostals Marius Nel	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1749 \| 25 August 2017

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Considering the this-worldly religious focus of the African traditional worldview as found in South Africa Desmond Henry, Jacques Malan	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1742 \| 25 August 2017

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Seeking God's shalom in South African cities through a new glocal togetherness Ignatius W. Ferreira	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1695 \| 28 August 2017

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Youth ministry as an agency of youth development for the vulnerable youth of the Cape Flats Garth Aziz	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1745 \| 28 August 2017

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An assessment of the LIFEPLAN^® programme as a possible approach to Christian formation Fazel E. Freeks	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1700 \| 28 August 2017

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'Go in peace – and die!' The task of the church in the HIV and/or AIDS context Alta C. van Dyk	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1752 \| 30 August 2017

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1 Corinthians 14:33b–36 in light of women and church leadership in Nigeria Solomon O. Ademiluka	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1672 \| 14 September 2017

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The Dutch Reformed Church as a prominent established South African church: In transition towards the 21st century Pieter Kruger, Johan M. van der Merwe	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1698 \| 14 September 2017

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Some psychoanalytical meanings of the skin in the book of Job Pieter van der Zwan	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1639 \| 21 September 2017

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Becoming good in Africa: A critical appraisal of Stanley Hauerwas’ ecclesial ethic in the sub-Saharan context Charles K. Bafinamene	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1716 \| 05 October 2017

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The leadership challenges of Paul’s collection for the saints in Jerusalem: Part II: Overcoming the obstacles on the side of the recipients and of Paul Christoph W. Stenschke	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1693 \| 10 October 2017

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Postcolonial leadership between the sovereign and the beast Johann A. Meylahn	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1784 \| 08 November 2017

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Documents written by the heads of the Catechetical School in Alexandria: From Mark to Clement Willem H. Oliver	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1766 \| 10 November 2017

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Documents written by the heads of the Catechetical School in Alexandria: From Origen to Rhodon Willem H. Oliver	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1767 \| 10 November 2017

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A missiological exploration of Australian missionary James Noble Mackenzie’s ministry to lepers in South Korea Sang Pil Son	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1759 \| 14 November 2017

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How do clergy in the Afrikaans-speaking churches deal with sexuality and HIV prevention in young people? Is the message clear? Alta C. van Dyk	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1762 \| 14 November 2017

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Called and sent to make a difference: Radical missionality Malan Nel	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1755 \| 24 November 2017

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Is there any hope for ‘truth’ and ‘progress’ in theological thinking today? J. Wentzel van Huyssteen	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1792 \| 24 November 2017

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Religion, an obstacle to workplace spirituality and employee wellness? Alan Bester, Julian C. M	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1779 \| 27 November 2017

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The future of theology at a public university David F. Ford	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1807 \| 27 November 2017

Reviewer Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement to reviewers Editorial Office	\| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 38, No 1 \| a1833 \| 20 December 2017

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