ABOUT THE JOURNAL
Verbum et Ecclesia is a theological research journal that challenges traditional discourses within and between the fields of biblical, religious, social and human sciences as well as the constructive engagement with the natural sciences. It is an instrument of engagement between theological disciplines, on the one hand, and theology and other disciplines, on the other. View our Editorial Team.

 

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 LATEST ARTICLES

Original Research - Special Collection: Echoes of eco-discourses

 
Two incompatible images of the material nature of human beings and of being human: Reframing the free will debate  
Pieter F. Craffert
13 August 2026

Original Research

 
Doing business as mission: A bittersweet challenge for the church in Africa  
Kimion Tagwirei
12 August 2026

Original Research - Special Collection: Echoes of eco-discourses

 
The intersection of traditional healing practices and the Western health care system  
Lindiwe P. Khuzwayo, Sibusiso Masondo
07 August 2026

Original Research - Special Collection: Ecotheology in Southern Africa

 
Ubuntu perspective on ecotheology towards environmental justice  
Lungile Mpetsheni
07 August 2026

Original Research

 
Translating paradoseis: 2 Thessalonians 2:15, the Smith–Van Dyck Arabic Bible and Protestant hermeneutics in the 19th century Greater Syria  
Yuangga K. Yahya, Farhah Farhah
07 August 2026

Original Research - Special Collection: Meeting the Biblical Jesus Afresh

 
God’s divine covenants ratified by blood  
Willem H. Oliver
06 August 2026

Original Research

 
Influence of Christian missions on ecological preservation  
Akinyemi O. Alawode
30 July 2026

Original Research

 
Baal and Yahweh as storm gods: A comparative study of Ugaritic and biblical traditions  
Bobby K. Putrawan, Philip S. Chia
23 July 2026

Retraction Notice

 
Retraction notice to: A religious discourse on water and environmental conservation issues: An interfaith approach  
Abdul Mufid, Abd. Kadir Massoweang, Mujizatullah Mujizatullah, Abu Muslim
17 July 2026

Original Research

 
An exegetical study of Isaiah 1:10–20: Justice as a principle of religious ethics  
Refamati Gulo, Alexander N. Rupidara
17 July 2026
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Notification: New Special Collection Article Published!

 
The first article of our special collection, ‘Meeting the Biblical Jesus Afresh’, guest edited by Prof. Erna Oliver, is now live! Discover the latest insights in this  historical and Bible-based article utilising canonical criticism as methodology, linking with Philosophy and Practical Theology. It involves both the Old Testament and the New Testament. By drawing a line of continuity between the two Testaments, it becomes clear that Yahweh’s first covenant with his people continued in a consecutive ‘new’ covenant with Jesus as the main focus, by 
Willem H. Oliver in ‘God’s divine covenants ratified by blood.’ Read it now: Volume 47(1). Stay tuned for more articles coming soon!
 
Posted: 2026-08-07 More...

Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy

 

Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process.

 
Posted: 2025-11-05

Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder

 
In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page.  
Posted: 2025-10-06
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