Vol 45, No 1 (2024)

Decolonialism in Theology today, guest edited by Obakeng Africa (0009-0005-4053-0609) and Ntandoyenkosi N.N. Mlambo (0000-0001-6502-794X). This collection, Decolonialism in Theology Today: (South) African Voices, contributes to the journal by critically exploring decolonial and postcolonial approaches to theology in the African context. The contributions challenge Eurocentric frameworks and seek to reconstruct theological thought and practice in ways that reflect African agency, identity, and spirituality.

Morality in history, guest edited by Prof. Dawid E. de Villiers (0000-0002-2449-9075). This collection contributes to the journal by exploring the role and evolution of moral frameworks across historical contexts, offering theological and ethical reflections on how moral concepts have shaped—and been shaped by—religious, social, and political developments. It deepens the journal’s mission to interrogate ethical dimensions in theology through historical-critical inquiry.

African Hermeneutics, guest edited by Prof. Dirk Human (0000-0003-0346-4209). This collection contributes to the journal by engaging Theology and Religion through African contextual hermeneutics in an interdisciplinary manner. The articles centre African worldviews, interpretive frameworks, and lived experiences, advancing the journal’s mission to promote contextually rooted theological scholarship.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents Vol 45, No 1 (2024)	\| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3437 \| 20 August 2025

Review Article
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

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Hostility towards removal: A frame-semantic analysis of שׁמד in the Hebrew Bible Izaak J.L. Connoway	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3167 \| 04 July 2024

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Calling and conscience: Paul as an example Gert J. Malan	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3150 \| 08 July 2024

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Does the Genesis 4 narrative suggest some knowledge of psychopathy? Gert J. Malan	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3124 \| 08 July 2024

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2 Samuel 13:1–22 and the psychological effects of rape in Enugu State, Nigeria Virginus U. Eze, Collins I. Ugwu	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3066 \| 09 July 2024

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A theology rhizome Willem H. Oliver	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3170 \| 16 July 2024

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The ethical debate about the use of autonomous weapon systems from a theological perspective Wolfgang Engelhardt, Volker Kessler	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3176 \| 18 July 2024

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‘Amadodana enu abone imibono’: The interpretation of Ntsikana’s vision against the book of Acts’s vision experiences Thembelani E. Jentile	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3163 \| 31 July 2024

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Justice and reconciliation in Luke 19:1–10: A South African post-apartheid anti-imperial reading Patson K. Motuku, Ernest van Eck	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3072 \| 16 August 2024

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Holiness and sustainable social transformation among neo-Pentecostal prophets in South Africa Collium Banda	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3218 \| 20 August 2024

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Significance of incarnation in gospel contextualisation and communication interculturally Takalani A. Muswubi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3138 \| 23 August 2024

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Die Stellenbosche Heyns: Nagedink oor die vroeë, middel en latere jare van ’n akademiese loopbaan Ernst M. Conradie	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3204 \| 30 August 2024

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The African Church confronting the cosmic powers Kelebogile T. Resane	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3164 \| 30 August 2024

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Proverbs 31:10–31: An antithesis of pre-exilic Hebrew womanhood? Paul Nyarko-Mensah, Dirk J. Human	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2977 \| 30 August 2024

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Narratives and counter-narratives as ways of creating religious tolerance Maryke Strydom, Jaco Beyers	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3221 \| 30 August 2024

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The parable of the Two Mothers: An unhiding reading of the parable of the Prodigal Son Charel D. du Toit	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3169 \| 30 August 2024

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Exploring Joshua 7:1–5 through the lens of social contagion liability Damian O. Odo, Dirk J. Human	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3197 \| 12 September 2024

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The received view and Revelation: A social-scientific reading of Revelation 2–3 Robert J. van Niekerk, Ernest van Eck	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3181 \| 30 September 2024

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The incomprehensibility of God: Reciprocal interdependence between mystery and knowledge Dirk G. van der Merwe	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3227 \| 04 October 2024

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A plea for vengeance in Psalm 35: 1-3 and its reflections in Africa (Yoruba) indigenous churches Peter O. Awojobi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3192 \| 07 October 2024

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An alternative look at John 14:6 Willem H. Oliver	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3233 \| 21 October 2024

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Die Funktion des מַלְאָךְ in Hiob 33,23–24 Timon Erhardt, Hans-Georg Wünch	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3228 \| 24 October 2024

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Psalm 72 in light of the psychological theories of poverty Ndikho Mtshiselwa	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3131 \| 29 October 2024

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The role of Ondofolo to maintain religious harmony: A study in a Christian perspective Fredrik Warwer	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3236 \| 30 October 2024

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Expressions of whiteness? A Black ecclesiological reflection on Fresh Expressions of Church Benjamin J. Aldous, Eugene Baron	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3223 \| 31 October 2024

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Das geheimnisvolle Wort ‘Michtam’ Philip S. Chia	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3159 \| 31 October 2024

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Ascension of Jesus: Drawing from the thoughts of Andries van Aarde Chris Jones	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3257 \| 06 November 2024

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Cross-cultural agenda in a theological institution: A review of St. Andrew’s Kabare, Kenya Julius M. Gathogo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3232 \| 11 November 2024

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Prokhanov’s missiology: A forerunner to Bosch’s Emerging Paradigm Johannes J. Knoetze, Dzmitry Lazuta	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3299 \| 13 November 2024

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Parenting, family guidance and spiritual education: Proverbs 1:8–9 and its wisdom ethos for children’s moral development Blessing O. Boloje	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3285 \| 15 November 2024

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‘Forget your people and your father’s house’ (Ps 45:11): The Hebrew Bible, marriage rites and spousal abuse in contemporary Ghana Michael K. Mensah, Comfort Max-Wirth, Alexander Salakpi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3203 \| 15 November 2024

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Student-centred OdeL support in theology: Why? and how? Erna Oliver	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3239 \| 18 November 2024

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God-free energy and evolutionary epistemology Johan A. van Rooyen	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3200 \| 19 November 2024

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Theological Reflection on Love based on 1 John 4:7–8 through the Siri Pinang tradition in Atoni Pah Meto Culture Yesri E. Talan, Dyulius T. Bilo, Samuel Purdaryanto	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3272 \| 29 November 2024

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Her influence: The constructive roles of women in the lives of Moses and Boaz Mlamli Diko	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3238 \| 02 December 2024

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Die rol van missionale teologie in die gesprek tussen teologie en filosofie Cornelius J.P. Niemandt	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3288 \| 10 December 2024

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Sustainable development goals through the lens of local churches: An interdisciplinary study Mawethu Msebi, Jacques W. Beukes	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3310 \| 10 December 2024

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What we can learn about mission from the conversion stories of unchurched seekers in Germany Nils Dreiling	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3284 \| 12 December 2024

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A grammar of trinitarian experience? On Sarah Coakley’s théologie totale Khegan M. Delport	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3241 \| 12 December 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: African Hermeneutics
‘Young people think with their eyes’: Proverbs 1:8–19 and cultism in Warri, Delta State Favour C. Uroko	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2810 \| 05 July 2024

Original Research - Special Collection: African Hermeneutics
Where elders cry, the young laugh: Proverbs 3:31–35 and the examining of malpractice in Nigeria Favour C. Uroko	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3179 \| 31 July 2024

Original Research - Special Collection: African Hermeneutics
Missional perspective of Canaan’s curse as a blessing in disguise: A biblical paradox Takalani A. Muswubi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3258 \| 30 September 2024

Original Research - Special Collection: African Hermeneutics
Genesis 15:1–6 and child adoption in Awkunanaw, Enugu state, Nigeria Chisom S. Ugwuewo, Mary J. Obiorah, Onyekachi G. Chukwuma	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3151 \| 06 November 2024

Original Research - Special Collection: African Hermeneutics
Re-reading Genesis 24:55b–60 in the context of marriage by proxy in Awkunanaw, Enugu State Chisom S. Ugwuewo, Mary J. Obiorah, Damian O. Odo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3256 \| 06 November 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: Decolonialism in Theology today
The 19th-century missionary encounters with the Batswana people in South Africa: An intersectional-decolonial approach Themba Shingange	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3160 \| 12 July 2024

Original Research - Special Collection: Decolonialism in Theology today
Decolonising intercultural theology and research: What role for cultural outsiders? Marcus Grohmann	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3149 \| 22 July 2024

Original Research - Special Collection: Decolonialism in Theology today
Blackness and Whiteness separated: A political theology after the subject-object relation Ntandoyenkosi N.N. Mlambo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3137 \| 09 August 2024

Original Research - Special Collection: Decolonialism in Theology today
African theology of reconstruction and queer epistemic violence: A theo-ethical discourse Ayanda Mdokwana	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3178 \| 25 September 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

Original Research - Special Collection: Morality in history
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

Original Research - Special Collection: Morality in history
Dissenter Protestantism and moral and social change Arne Rasmusson	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a2947 \| 29 February 2024

Original Research - Special Collection: Morality in history
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

Original Research - Special Collection: Morality in history
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

Original Research - Special Collection: Morality in history
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

Correction
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

Correction
Corrigendum: Enhancing youth involvement in community development: A pragmatic strategy for local churches Mawethu Msebi, Jacques W. Beukes	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3267 \| 20 August 2024

Reviewer Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement to reviewers Editorial Office	\| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 45, No 1 \| a3359 \| 06 November 2024

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