Vol 40, No 1 (2019)

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Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a2076 \| 19 December 2019

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Reconciliation in South Africa in light of the imago Dei and koinonia Phemelo O. Marumo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1905 \| 30 April 2019

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Conundrum of religious mafia and legislation in South Africa: When does religion become a national threat? Reference to the Seven Angels Ministry Bekithemba Dube	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1864 \| 21 January 2019

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Migration history in South Africa as a lens for interpreting God’s mission: Towards a challenge for churches to embrace migrants Christopher Magezi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1887 \| 25 February 2019

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Refugee migrants as agents of change: Strategies for improved livelihoods and self-reliance Barnabé A. Msabah	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1851 \| 26 February 2019

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Responses of farm managers pertaining the LIFEPLAN® Training and Equipping Programme as part of Christian formation with farm workers: A qualitative study Fazel E. Freeks	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1914 \| 27 February 2019

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Dancing with Jesus as the incarnate male ‘missionary’ conversant: A homeless group’s reading of John 4 in dealing with gender-based violence Eugene Baron	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1912 \| 27 February 2019

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Singing as a therapeutic agent in Pentecostal worship Mookgo S. Kgatle	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1910 \| 28 March 2019

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The nature and scope of Nietzsche’s philosophical reception of Genesis 2:4b–3:24 Jacobus W. Gericke	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1902 \| 11 April 2019

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Nostalgia as a pastoral–hermeneutical key for healing complicated grief in an Afro-Christian context Alfred R. Brunsdon	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1918 \| 11 April 2019

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Prosperity gospel and the culture of greed in post-colonial Africa: Constructing an alternative African Christian Theology of Ubuntu Thinandavha D. Mashau, Mookgo S. Kgatle	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1901 \| 11 April 2019

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Exploring a narrative approach through music as a pastoral care means to human flourishing Juanita Meyer, Hané Fourie	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1919 \| 06 May 2019

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The Spirit and the law Henco van der Westhuizen	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1933 \| 22 May 2019

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Redefining religion? A critical Christian reflection on CRL Rights Commission’s proposal to regulate religion in South Africa Collium Banda	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1948 \| 29 May 2019

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Prayer and being church in postapartheid, multicultural South Africa Hilton R. Scott, Tanya van Wyk, Cas Wepener	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1964 \| 29 May 2019

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The Deuteronomic view of history in Second Temple Judaism Ananda Geyser-Fouche, Young Namgung	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1805 \| 30 May 2019

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Tattoos and tableaus of flourishing: Qohelet and African spirituality in transformation Annalie E. Steenkamp-Nel	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1907 \| 10 July 2019

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Policraticus en Metalogicon: ŉ Bywerking van die Saresberiensis-navorsing, 2013–2018 Johann Beukes	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1959 \| 17 July 2019

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Kerkorde en ekumene. Die Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk in die jare 1962–2015 Piet J. Strauss	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1951 \| 23 July 2019

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Interplay of fear of God’s judgement and responsibility compulsion as nexus for encouraging responsible migration response Christopher Magezi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1909 \| 29 July 2019

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‘Maak die wêreld nie tot bespotting nie’: ’n Herwaardering van die filosofiese aspekte in Mechtild von Magdeburg se Das fliessende Licht der Gottheit (1250) Johann Beukes	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1965 \| 12 September 2019

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Reading 1 Corinthians 7:10–11 in the context of intimate partner violence in Nigeria Solomon O. Ademiluka	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1926 \| 30 September 2019

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Die Paasfeesviering van die Henogitiese Quartadecimane in die eerste drie eeue van die Christendom Wilhelm Pretorius, Johan M. van der Merwe	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1915 \| 30 September 2019

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Rooted in Christ, grounded in neighbourhoods – A theology of place Cornelius J.P. Niemandt	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1997 \| 03 October 2019

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Om te floreer: Die viering van die Eucharistie en Seligman se teorie van welstand Dieter de Bruin	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1977 \| 07 October 2019

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Pastoral care to migrants as care at the ‘in-between’ and ‘liminal’ home away from home: Towards public pastoral care to migrants Vhumani Magezi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1990 \| 10 October 2019

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Gender dimensions in Pentecostal leadership: The Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa as a case study Mookgo S. Kgatle	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1980 \| 22 October 2019

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A sixfold biblical approach to social transformation in the local community in terms of the ELIJAH model: A challenge for today’s church Noel Woodbridge, Shaun Joynt	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1988 \| 24 October 2019

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An African woman’s dilemma in The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives: A bosadi perspective on the challenges and pains of infertility Gift T. Baloyi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1957 \| 24 October 2019

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The semper reformanda principle under scrutiny in a South African context: A case study of the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa Graham A. Duncan	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1966 \| 24 October 2019

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Advancing justice in the search for peace: An exegetical study of Micah 6:8 as a recipe for peace in Africa Cephas T.A. Tushima	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1961 \| 28 October 2019

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Mission as the creation of a God-ward culture: A critical missiological analysis Selaelo T. Kgatla, Derek G. Kamukwamba	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1911 \| 30 October 2019

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Remembrance as an optical mind-lens in the editing of memories by means of participatory listening in liturgy Ferdi P. Kruger	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a2005 \| 31 October 2019

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Eschato-praxis and accountability: A study of Neo-African Pentecostal movement in the light of prosperity gospel Babatunde A. Adedibu, Benson O. Igboin	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1987 \| 31 October 2019

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Managing an elusive force? The Holy Spirit and the anointed articles of Pentecostal prophets in traditional religious Africa Collium Banda	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a2025 \| 04 November 2019

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From victimhood to hubs of (trans)formation and local agency: Re-imagining poor urban communities Kasebwe T.L. Kabongo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1998 \| 05 November 2019

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A missiological approach to the involvement of the church in handling school dropouts in South Africa Kasebwe T. Kabongo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a2036 \| 07 November 2019

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Interpreting the Hannah narrative (1 Sm 1:1–20) in light of the attitude of the church in Nigeria towards childlessness Solomon O. Ademiluka	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a2004 \| 11 November 2019

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‘Holiness’ and faith practice today: A contribution towards interreligious dialogue John-Charles Stay, Tanya van Wyk, Yolanda Dreyer	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a2022 \| 12 November 2019

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Being church in the era of ‘homo digitalis’ Wim A. Dreyer	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1999 \| 13 November 2019

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The importance of lament in pastoral ministry: Biblical basis and some applications June F. Dickie	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a2002 \| 13 November 2019

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Reflections on challenges of preferring the male child in an African marriage – A practical theological observation Magezi E. Baloyi, Matsobane J. Manala	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1852 \| 14 November 2019

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The roles of indigenous missionaries and Christians in the expansion of Christianity in Nigeria, 1860–1969 Solomon M. Mepaiyeda, Timothy Popoola	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1785 \| 20 November 2019

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The connection between youth ministry’s division of evangelism and discipleship, and the lack of retention of youth in North American churches Kenneth A. Moser, Malan Nel	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a2020 \| 20 November 2019

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Response of public theology to the voices of the voiceless in pluralistic South Africa Kelebogile T. Resane	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a2006 \| 25 November 2019

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Exploring the nexus between children and youth ministry Nathan H. Chiroma	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a2024 \| 26 November 2019

Original Research - Special Collection: Otto-Le Roux Dedication
Interpreting texts and the matter of context: Examples from the Book of Ruth Gerda de Villiers	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1925 \| 28 March 2019

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Non-Moses le Roux: Premises, promises and fulfilment in the work of J.H. le Roux Christo J.S. Lombaard	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1913 \| 06 August 2019

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Plato’s Apology of Socrates and Sapientia Salomonis on atheism Evangelia G. Dafni	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a2039 \| 29 November 2019

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The connections of the Torah-Psalm 119 to the fifth Psalter of David (Ps 138–145) Frank-Lothar Hossfeld	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1973 \| 06 December 2019

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Eckart Otto’s contributions to Pentateuchal research Thomas C. Römer	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1943 \| 12 December 2019

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Eckart Otto’s contribution to the question of the composition of the Sinai pericope: An appreciation Johannes M. Wildenboer	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1974 \| 12 December 2019

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The Book of Jeremiah: Realisation of threats of the Torah – and also of promises? Georg Fischer SJ	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1989 \| 12 December 2019

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We are shaped by past interpretations Jurie H. le Roux	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1945 \| 12 December 2019

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Jurie le Roux: Master of many academic trades Eben H. Scheffler	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a1938 \| 13 December 2019

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Acknowledgement to reviewers Editorial Office	\| PDF
Verbum et Ecclesia \| Vol 40, No 1 \| a2073 \| 12 December 2019

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