Vol 45, No 1 (2024)

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Development cooperation and Neo-Pentecostal churches – A decolonial perspective Mangaliso M. Matshobane	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2798 \| 16 February 2024

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’n Teologie van Hoop vir die NG Kerk: ’n Vergete versugting? Pieter Kruger	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3136 \| 07 June 2024

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The diversity of interfaith and ethnic relationships of religious community in Indonesia Theodorus Pangalila, Viktory N.J. Rotty, Christar A. Rumbay	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2806 \| 05 January 2024

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I’m not your little boy but a king’s servant: re-reading 1 Samuel 17 through representation Zukile Ngqeza	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2838 \| 10 January 2024

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Translating missio Dei: Indispensable Bible translation in God’s mission Jonas S. Thinane	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2841 \| 10 January 2024

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Missio Dei towards the Kingdom of God: From Σωτηρία to βασιλεία Jonas S. Thinane	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2840 \| 11 January 2024

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The nature of glossolalia in the neo-Pentecostal churches in Nigeria Solomon O. Ademiluka	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2932 \| 11 January 2024

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Another proposal to the unknown female identity of אמרת in Psalm 16:2 Philip S. Chia	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2886 \| 12 January 2024

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African Pentecostalism and politics: Reading Luke-Acts in its political, sociological and religious contexts Godwin A. Etukumana	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2907 \| 12 January 2024

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Are we there yet? Probing the notion of contextualising practical theology and pastoral care in a post COVID-19 glocal African context Alfred R. Brunsdon	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2844 \| 15 January 2024

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An interdisciplinary approach to theological studies in a public university Mookgo S. Kgatle	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2891 \| 15 January 2024

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Unhiding the voices of women in the Parable of the Good Samaritan: A call for academic inclusion Charel D. du Toit	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2937 \| 16 January 2024

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Serious games in service of Theology Willem H. Oliver	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2883 \| 16 January 2024

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Perold de Beer: Reflecting on the theology of a missionary pioneer Arnold M. Meiring	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2969 \| 19 January 2024

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Are Religious Experiences Immediate Revelations? A Study of Pentecostal Hermeneutics Aku S. Antombikums	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2915 \| 20 January 2024

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Contextual Christology in the phrase ‘apo isa elmaseh’ and the word ‘opo’ Jekson Berdame, Denni H.R. Pinontoan, Christar A. Rumbay	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2882 \| 23 January 2024

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Karl Barth’s theology of the Trinity in conversation with Christian theology of religions Yeremia Y. Putra, Yohanes K. Susanta	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2824 \| 24 January 2024

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A comparative study of eschatology in Christianity and African traditional religion Emeka C. Ekeke, Ekpenyong O. Ekpenyong	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2958 \| 30 January 2024

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From celebration to utilisation: How linguistic diversity can reduce epistemic inequalities Marcus Grohmann	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2981 \| 06 February 2024

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Christene wat Joodse gebruike opneem: Die Hebrew Roots-leerstellings, beoordeel vanuit Handelinge 10:9-29, Handelinge 15:1-35 en Galasiërs 2 en pentekostalistiese hermeneutiek Leonie Meyfarth, Marius Nel	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2976 \| 15 February 2024

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The future of Black Theology of Liberation: Narrative as epistemological resource Eugene Baron	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2902 \| 16 February 2024

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Θεός, Father and the ‘Holy Trinity’ in the New Testament Willem H. Oliver, Erna Oliver	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3040 \| 19 February 2024

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Reverend Frank Chikane as a catalyst for shifts in Pentecostal beliefs and practices Mnyalaza T. Masuku	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2999 \| 27 February 2024

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Towards a Grieving Church: Theo-ethical considerations for homophobic violence in South Africa Ayanda Mdokwana	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2992 \| 27 February 2024

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Rebuilding the broken walls of Zimbabwe with the Church, leadership and followership Kimion Tagwirei	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3054 \| 27 February 2024

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Promoting the equality of the earth and humans using Keramat Rachel Iwamony	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3010 \| 28 February 2024

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The implementation of Bungku Owi as a forum for Rampi Fellowship in Seko: Reviewed in John Calvin’s Theology of the Church Agustinus Agustinus	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2930 \| 29 February 2024

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Understanding COVID-19 birth-pangs’ theological responses and the promised Parousia of Jesus Chidinma P. Ukeachusim	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2834 \| 29 February 2024

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Engaging emerging adults: A missional model of ministry for house churches in South Africa Johannes J. Knoetze, Ronele Prince	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2903 \| 29 February 2024

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Dialectica reconciliae: Mazamisa’s contribution to the historical development of New Testament Interpretation in South Africa Mphumezi Hombana	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3000 \| 06 March 2024

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Reformation of marital laws in Hungary: Early reception of Luther, Calvin and Beza before and until 1667 Balázs D. Magyar	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2946 \| 07 March 2024

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Inaugurated eschatology from a transgender perspective Hannelie Wood	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2995 \| 28 March 2024

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Building welcoming and inclusive congregations: Biblical hospitality as a theological paradigm Timothy W. Shirley, Malan Nel, Esias E. Meyer	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3015 \| 04 April 2024

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An exploration of ubungoma through the calling and God’s indwelling in the Prophet Jeremiah Sifiso Khuzwayo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2941 \| 23 April 2024

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The tone of Black Theology debates towards democratic dispensation in South Africa: 1985–1994 Mnyalaza T. Masuku	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3033 \| 24 April 2024

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The pragmatic nature of focalisation in John 4:1–42: Reading John as a performative text Risimati S. Hobyane	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3067 \| 24 April 2024

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Megacostalism and the pandemic: Developing a megacostal theology of care beyond COVID-19 Mookgo S. Kgatle	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3018 \| 30 April 2024

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Warning through song and legislation? An intertextual study of Hebrews 10:26–31 and Deuteronomy Albert J. Coetsee	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3068 \| 30 April 2024

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From altar to action: Customising the pneumatological imagination to sustainable development Mookgo S. Kgatle, Joshua Chigorimbo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3139 \| 30 April 2024

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Divine presence and absence: A theodicy of narrative analytic theology Aku S. Antombikums	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3058 \| 03 May 2024

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Enhancing youth involvement in community development: A pragmatic strategy for local churche Mawethu Msebi, Jacques W. Beukes	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2956 \| 09 May 2024

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Election violence in Africa: Using John 1:1 ‘Eν ἀρχῇ’ as a remedial solution Canisius Mwandayi, Martin Mukole	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2861 \| 09 May 2024

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Kerklike tug: Verleentheid of nuwe geleentheid? Johan M. van der Merwe, Bianca R. Van Graan	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3036 \| 10 May 2024

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The selection of narrative information in John 6:1–14 and 22–71: On focalisation Risimati S. Hobyane	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3126 \| 14 May 2024

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Tertullian and Montanism: Ancient Sabbath and its implications for Pentecostalism Gernaida K. R. Pakpahan, Anggi M. Hasiholan	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3114 \| 30 May 2024

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Promoting family well-being: A practical and eco-theological engagement Fazel E. Freeks	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3135 \| 30 May 2024

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A holistic ubuntu artificial intelligence ethics approach in South Africa Katleho K. Mokoena	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3100 \| 31 May 2024

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A political theology for the Ghanaian context from Christ’s perspective Isaac Boaheng	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2982 \| 31 May 2024

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Inclusivity in youth ministry praxis and the challenge of mainline church attrition Michael W. Droege, Malan Nel	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3016 \| 04 June 2024

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Examining corruption in biblical texts through deontological and virtue ethical codes Mlamli Diko	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3057 \| 10 June 2024

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On traumatised mothers and children? Re-reading Lamentations through the lens of trauma Zukile Ngqeza	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3168 \| 12 June 2024

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Ecological crisis and the church: A proposal for biblical stewardship as a nexus for environmental protection Christopher Magezi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3140 \| 14 June 2024

Editorial - Special Collection: African Hermeneutics
African contextual hermeneutics Dirk J. Human	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3041 \| 16 January 2024

Original Research - Special Collection: African Hermeneutics
Memories of Zion in Exile: A contextual reading of the Ironical ‘Bitter Beatitudes’ of Psalm 137 Blessing O. Boloje	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3028 \| 31 May 2024

Original Research - Special Collection: Decolonialism in Theology today
Decolonial thinking and Europe: Decolonisation between particularity and universalism Johann-Albrecht Meylahn	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3123 \| 31 May 2024

Original Research - Special Collection: Decolonialism in Theology today
Decolonising theological education in the eyes of African Theologians: Lessons for the church Peter Masvotore	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3117 \| 11 June 2024

Original Research - Special Collection: Decolonialism in Theology today
Augustine on theosis and divine illumination as the theologic framework for decolonisation Godfrey T. Baleng	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3161 \| 13 June 2024

Original Research - Special Collection: Morality in history
A critical consideration of Foucault’s conceptualisation of morality Augusta B. Hofmeyr	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2830 \| 22 January 2024

Original Research - Special Collection: Morality in history
The conceptualisation of morality in Judaism Gavin Michal	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2863 \| 23 January 2024

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The Roman Catholic conceptualisation of morality: Its essence and distinctive character Stephen J. Pope	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2970 \| 23 January 2024

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Dissenter Protestantism and moral and social change Arne Rasmusson	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2947 \| 29 February 2024

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Reflections on Habermas’s discourse ethics Pieter N.J. Duvenage	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3009 \| 19 March 2024

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The conceptualisation of morality in ancient religions at the hand of the Gilgamesh Epic Gerda de Villiers	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2983 \| 05 April 2024

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Evolving belief and being human: The emergence of religion in science and theology Bernice Serfontein	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2931 \| 31 May 2024

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Erratum: Θεός, Father and the ‘Holy Trinity’ in the New Testament Willem H. Oliver, Erna Oliver	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3145 \| 18 April 2024

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