Volume 99 (2018)
1. Characteristics of Pentecostal Biblical Hermeneutics - Martin, L.R. (Research Fellow University of South Africa and Pentecostal Theological Seminary, USA)
2. Marriage in Orthodox Theology: the roles of dogma, holy tradition and Gregory Palamas - H.E. Archbishop Damaskinos, (Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa) & Nicolaides, A. (University of South Africa)
3. From the Podium to the Floor: Applying Interactive Learning in Teaching Theology and Religious Instruction – Resane, K.T. (University of the Free State, South Africa)
4. The theology of HIV and AIDS in the Democratic Republic of Congo: The praxis of the doctrine of social holiness - Kenge, E.L. (Post-doctoral Research fellow, University of South Africa)
5. The use of written communication by the early Christian leaders: for maintenance and the propagation of Christianity - Reddy, M.M. (University of Zululand, South Africa)
6. Dance and Song as Grieving: Examining the Role of (Pentecostal?) Christianity in shifting Ndebele Society's Perceptions – Moyo, C. (PhD student, University of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa)
7. Religious Funda[mental]ism: The ego-maniac Messiah knocking on our door - Terblanche J.M. (Fr. Ephraim), (Greek Orthodox Archbishopric of Johannesburg and Pretoria, Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa)
8. Jesus Christ as an Ancestor: A critique of Ancestor Christology in Bantu Communities - Mokhoathi, J. (University of the Free State, South Africa)
9. ‘The Male-Goat That Stops Fighting’: The Pyem Philosophy of Reconciliation and Conflict Resolution -Kaunda, C.J. (HDS-HSRC -University of KwaZulu-Natal), Jactu, Y.L. (University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa), Hewitt, R.R. (University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)
10. Christian Piety and Pardon: The Vindication of Post Baptismal Sins – Mokhoathi, J. (The University of the Free State, South Africa)
11. The Letter of an Ethiopian King to King George II of Nubia in the framework of the ecclesiastic correspondence between Axum, Nubia and the Coptic Patriarchate in Egypt and of the events of the 10th Century AD - Hendrickx, B (University of Johannesburg, South Africa)
12. Biblical Exegesis and Hermeneutics of Biblical Texts: African Approaches - Resane, K.T. (University of the Free State, South Africa)
13. Mary Magdalene and Orthodoxy: Apostle, Heroine or Feminist? - Nicolaides, A. (University of South Africa)
14. Empowerment of women victims of domestic violence in Ntabethemba, Tsolwalana Municipality : An ecclesiastical function of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of South Africa - Mraji, T. (PhD Candidate, Fort Hare, South Africa) & Rashe, R.Z. (University of Fort Hare, South Africa)
15. An exploration of perceptions on poverty: The case of the Methodist Church of Southern Africa at Alice Region Eastern Cape – A qualitative approach - Rashe, R.Z. (University of Fort Hare, South Africa) & Jibiliza, X.T. (PhD Candidate -University of Fort Hare, South Africa)
16. To Know Yahweh is to Care for the Poor Reflections from the Book of Jeremiah - Wessels, W.J. (University of South Africa)
17. Behemoth, Beast of the Negev? A Fusion of Animals, Mythical Beasts and Monsters in Isaiah 30:6 - Dyssel, A. (North-West University, South Africa)
18.Written Communication Employed during Early Judaism as a Pastoral Society - Reddy, M.M. (University of Zululand, South Africa)
19. ‘Mountain top experiences’ and the Psalms of Ascents (Ps 120-134) –Viviers, H. (University of Johannesburg, South Africa)
20.“God is not Christian”: A case for decolonising of Religious education for inclusive education in Lesotho schools - Ntombana, L. (Nelson Mandela University, South Africa) & Mokotso, R.I. (National University of Lesotho and Research Fellow University of the Free State, South Africa)
21. An analysis of Ge’ez language heritage potential: The case of traditional church schools and the practices of Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Churches - Ertiban Demewoz Molla (Debre Tabor University, Ethiopia)
22. The metaphor of ‘walking in love’ as matrix for the familial relationships in Ephesians 5:22-6:9 - van Zyl, C. & Nortjé-Meyer, Lilly (S.J.) (University of Johannesburg, South Africa)
23.The Torah likened with nurturing water of Rivers in Sirach 24:23-34: Eco-theological Significance -Kavusa Kivatsi Jonathan (University of Pretoria, South Africa)
24.Orthodox Perspectives on the Monastic Vocation, Marriage and Celibacy – Nicolaides, A. (University of South Africa)
25. God as Necessary Being and Source of Goodness: Six other responses to the Epicurean Paradox in the Biblical and Quranic Contexts - Fortunado, I.T. & Arvin D. Eballo (University of Santo Tomas, Philippines)
26. A supplementary investigation tracing the Christians under the Shadow of Muslim Rule in the Emirate of Crete (ca 825/6-961 CE): the Case of the Treaty of Naxos in John Caminiates’ narration of the Sacking of Thessaloniki in 904 CE - Christides, V. (Institute for Graeco-Oriental and African Studies, Greece/Research Associate, University of South Africa)
27. Monasticism, its birth, evolution and characteristics - Vlachos, G. (Senior Research Associate - University of Johannesburg, South Africa)
28. Understanding the Holy Spirit and His Sacred Commission to Humanity as Our Comforter and the Inextinguishable Light of Christ- Akunda, A. (Bishop, B Kisumu and All Western Kenya, Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa)
29. Gospel Poetry as Evangelism in Contemporary Contexts in Zimbabwe: The Case of Spoken Word Tribe - Moyo, C. (University of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa)
Volume 96 (2015)
1. "Together towards Life": Reconceptualising Missio-Formation in the Changing Landscape of World Christianity - Kaunda, C.J. & Hewitt, R.R. (University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)
2. The Function and Practice of Fasting in Early Pentecostalism -Martin, L.R. (Pentecostal Theological Seminary, Cleveland, USA)
3. Marriage as an Orthodox Spiritual Sacrament or Mystery and "Revisionist" and "New-Age" Theology -Nicolaides, A. (University of South Africa)
4. Religiousness: An Inter-Disciplinary, Multi-Demographical and Multi-Regional Study - Grobler, A. & Grobler, S. (University of South Africa)
5. Challenges for teaching Theology through technology in Institutions of Higher Learning - Resane, K.T. (University of the Free State, South Africa)
6. Empire: Through the looking Glass and into the Well - Janse van Rensburg, H. (University of Pretoria, South Africa)
7. Children of Light: An Enquiry into the Salvific Meaning of Knowledge - Tatu, R.V. (Romanian Orthodox Church)
8. The Doubting Apostle 'Didymus' -Saint Thomas: theological, psychological and historical perspectives -Grobler, A., Nicolaides, A. & Singh, C. (University of South Africa)
9. An analysis of theological and strategic management perspectives of Moses as a leader -Jansen van Rensburg, M. & Nicolaides, A. (University of South Africa)
10. Spiritual or social phenomenon: A cultural analysis of amakhosi possession in the Eastern Cape, South Africa -Ntombana, L. & Meveni, S. (University of the Free State, South Africa)
11. Possible Topics for a Comprehensive Philosophical Approach to Qohelet’s Metaphysical Assumptions -Gericke, J. (North-West University, South Africa)
12. Modelling Christian Spirituality as Transversal Urban Space -du Toit, C.C. (University of Pretoria, South Africa)
13. The Contribution of the Book of Psalms to a Pentecostal Theology of Worship - Martin, L.R. (Pentecostal Theological Seminary, Cleveland, USA)
Volume 98 (2017)
1. The role of the Christian church’s mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo regarding socio-political challenges - Muyingi, M.A. (University of South Africa)
2. The experience of Congolese women refugees in South Africa: A Church response - Kenge, E. L. (Post-doctoral Research Fellow, University of South Africa)
3. YHWH, Redemption and the narrative history of Jonah and the 'whale' - Nicolaides, A. (University of South Africa)
4. ʼn God sonder gesig? Moontlike sielkundige interpretasies vir die verborge God in die Hebreeuse Bybel - Dr. P. van der Zwan (Post-doctoral Research Fellow, University of Pretoria, South Africa)
5. The decline of the Melkite Church in Islamic Egypt and its revival by Patriarch Cosmas I (ca 727-768) - Christides, V. (Institute for Graeco-Oriental and African Studies Kryoneri Attikis, Greece and Research Associate, University of South Africa)
6. The Johannesburg City Heritage ‘blue plaque’ at the Holy Cathedral of Saints Constantine and Helen: proposed amendments - Alkis Doucakis (Johannesburg, South Africa)
7. The role of African Theology and Spirituality in the bereavement among amaXhosa children: An Ecclesiastical challenge - Rashe, R.Z & Diniso, M.P. (University of Fort Hare, South Africa)
8. A Theological approach to understanding the Byzantine icon of the Nativity of Jesus Christ - Vlachos, G. (Educational Attaché, Consul General of Greece, South Africa)
9. Die onderliggende liggaamsbeelde van die metaforiese gebruik van die woord, יָד, in die Hebreeuse Bybel - van der Zwan, P. (Post-doctoral Research Fellow , University of Pretoria, South Africa)
10. “And they shall make you eat grass like oxen” (Daniel 4:24): Reflections on Recent Practices in some New Charismatic Churches - Resane, K. T. (University of the Free State, South Africa)
11. Understanding the doctrine of ‘unequal yoke’ and the world of business ethics among Christians- Okharedia, A.A. (University of South Africa)
12. The Orthodox Church and Hellenic migration to early Johannesburg and present day ethics-in-practice - Kykkotis, S. [Archbishop] Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Zimbabwe and Angola, Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa (World Council of Churches) & Nicolaides, A. (University of South Africa)
13. “Ethnicity challenges in African communities, the ghost of the past.” What shall we say to this? – A theological- ethical approach” - Rashe, R.Z. (University of Fort Hare, South Africa)
14. Aphrodite and Iyogbo mythologies: A comparative study of New Testament Corinth and contemporary Urhobo cultural settings - Ottuh, J.A. (Adam Igbudu Christain Institute, Nigeria)
15. Repentance and Confession: an Orthodox perspective - Tsaftarides, I. (Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Zambia and Malawi, Pan -African Parliament Co-ordinator and Liaison for Inter Parliamentary Assembly)
16. Imperialism and its effects on the African Traditional Religion: Towards the liberty of African Spirituality - Mokhoathi, J. (University of the Free State, South Africa)
17. Dependency, Harambees and the Struggle for Christian Stewardship in the Orthodox Churches of Kenya - Black, J.W. (Makarios III Patriarchal Orthodox Seminary and St. Paul's University, Limuru and Nairobi, Kenya)
18. The Church’s prophetic role in the face of corruption in the South African socio-political landscape -Resane, K.T. (University of the Free State, South Africa)
19. Religion, Spirituality and Ethics in the Born-Again Youth: Conceptualizing Christian Spirituality - Mokhoathi, J. (University of the Free State, South Africa)
20. The religious and social works of Cosmas Aitolos and their broader significance - Vlachos, G. (Consulate General of Greece, Education Attache, Johannesburg. South Africa)
21. “Make an Effort to Get Loose”: Reconsidering the Redaction of Q 12:58-59 – Howes, L. (University of Johannesburg, South Africa)
22. Erchomai-nia in the seven churches of Asia: Revelation’s response to eschatological imminency – Wilson, M. (Stellenbosch University, South Africa)
23. Water and Justice: Reading the irony of Qoheleth 2:4-6 against the selfish distribution of Resources on the African Continent - Kavusa Kivatsi Jonathan (University of Pretoria - Postdoctoral Fellow Researcher)
24. The Pneumatic Soteriology of Paul - Osei-Asante, N. (North-West University/Greenwich School of Theology), Lioy, D. (University of Southern California) & Jordaan, G. (North-West University, South Africa)
25. The forms of communication employed by the Protestant Reformers and especially Lutherand Calvin – Reddy, M.M. (University of Zululand, South Africa)
26. Christ the Communicator and Educator – Reddy, M.M. (University of Zululand, South Africa)
VOLUME 97 (2016) Articles available on request
1. Characteristics of Pentecostal Biblical Hermeneutics - Martin, L.R. (Research Fellow University of South Africa and Pentecostal Theological Seminary, USA)
2. Marriage in Orthodox Theology: the roles of dogma, holy tradition and Gregory Palamas - H.E. Archbishop Damaskinos, (Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa) & Nicolaides, A. (University of South Africa)
3. From the Podium to the Floor: Applying Interactive Learning in Teaching Theology and Religious Instruction – Resane, K.T. (University of the Free State, South Africa)
4. The theology of HIV and AIDS in the Democratic Republic of Congo: The praxis of the doctrine of social holiness - Kenge, E.L. (Post-doctoral Research fellow, University of South Africa)
5. The use of written communication by the early Christian leaders: for maintenance and the propagation of Christianity - Reddy, M.M. (University of Zululand, South Africa)
6. Dance and Song as Grieving: Examining the Role of (Pentecostal?) Christianity in shifting Ndebele Society's Perceptions – Moyo, C. (PhD student, University of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa)
7. Religious Funda[mental]ism: The ego-maniac Messiah knocking on our door - Terblanche J.M. (Fr. Ephraim), (Greek Orthodox Archbishopric of Johannesburg and Pretoria, Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa)
8. Jesus Christ as an Ancestor: A critique of Ancestor Christology in Bantu Communities - Mokhoathi, J. (University of the Free State, South Africa)
9. ‘The Male-Goat That Stops Fighting’: The Pyem Philosophy of Reconciliation and Conflict Resolution -Kaunda, C.J. (HDS-HSRC -University of KwaZulu-Natal), Jactu, Y.L. (University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa), Hewitt, R.R. (University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)
10. Christian Piety and Pardon: The Vindication of Post Baptismal Sins – Mokhoathi, J. (The University of the Free State, South Africa)
11. The Letter of an Ethiopian King to King George II of Nubia in the framework of the ecclesiastic correspondence between Axum, Nubia and the Coptic Patriarchate in Egypt and of the events of the 10th Century AD - Hendrickx, B (University of Johannesburg, South Africa)
12. Biblical Exegesis and Hermeneutics of Biblical Texts: African Approaches - Resane, K.T. (University of the Free State, South Africa)
13. Mary Magdalene and Orthodoxy: Apostle, Heroine or Feminist? - Nicolaides, A. (University of South Africa)
14. Empowerment of women victims of domestic violence in Ntabethemba, Tsolwalana Municipality : An ecclesiastical function of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of South Africa - Mraji, T. (PhD Candidate, Fort Hare, South Africa) & Rashe, R.Z. (University of Fort Hare, South Africa)
15. An exploration of perceptions on poverty: The case of the Methodist Church of Southern Africa at Alice Region Eastern Cape – A qualitative approach - Rashe, R.Z. (University of Fort Hare, South Africa) & Jibiliza, X.T. (PhD Candidate -University of Fort Hare, South Africa)
16. To Know Yahweh is to Care for the Poor Reflections from the Book of Jeremiah - Wessels, W.J. (University of South Africa)
17. Behemoth, Beast of the Negev? A Fusion of Animals, Mythical Beasts and Monsters in Isaiah 30:6 - Dyssel, A. (North-West University, South Africa)
18.Written Communication Employed during Early Judaism as a Pastoral Society - Reddy, M.M. (University of Zululand, South Africa)
19. ‘Mountain top experiences’ and the Psalms of Ascents (Ps 120-134) –Viviers, H. (University of Johannesburg, South Africa)
20.“God is not Christian”: A case for decolonising of Religious education for inclusive education in Lesotho schools - Ntombana, L. (Nelson Mandela University, South Africa) & Mokotso, R.I. (National University of Lesotho and Research Fellow University of the Free State, South Africa)
21. An analysis of Ge’ez language heritage potential: The case of traditional church schools and the practices of Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Churches - Ertiban Demewoz Molla (Debre Tabor University, Ethiopia)
22. The metaphor of ‘walking in love’ as matrix for the familial relationships in Ephesians 5:22-6:9 - van Zyl, C. & Nortjé-Meyer, Lilly (S.J.) (University of Johannesburg, South Africa)
23.The Torah likened with nurturing water of Rivers in Sirach 24:23-34: Eco-theological Significance -Kavusa Kivatsi Jonathan (University of Pretoria, South Africa)
24.Orthodox Perspectives on the Monastic Vocation, Marriage and Celibacy – Nicolaides, A. (University of South Africa)
25. God as Necessary Being and Source of Goodness: Six other responses to the Epicurean Paradox in the Biblical and Quranic Contexts - Fortunado, I.T. & Arvin D. Eballo (University of Santo Tomas, Philippines)
26. A supplementary investigation tracing the Christians under the Shadow of Muslim Rule in the Emirate of Crete (ca 825/6-961 CE): the Case of the Treaty of Naxos in John Caminiates’ narration of the Sacking of Thessaloniki in 904 CE - Christides, V. (Institute for Graeco-Oriental and African Studies, Greece/Research Associate, University of South Africa)
27. Monasticism, its birth, evolution and characteristics - Vlachos, G. (Senior Research Associate - University of Johannesburg, South Africa)
28. Understanding the Holy Spirit and His Sacred Commission to Humanity as Our Comforter and the Inextinguishable Light of Christ- Akunda, A. (Bishop, B Kisumu and All Western Kenya, Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa)
29. Gospel Poetry as Evangelism in Contemporary Contexts in Zimbabwe: The Case of Spoken Word Tribe - Moyo, C. (University of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa)
Volume 96 (2015)
1. "Together towards Life": Reconceptualising Missio-Formation in the Changing Landscape of World Christianity - Kaunda, C.J. & Hewitt, R.R. (University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)
2. The Function and Practice of Fasting in Early Pentecostalism -Martin, L.R. (Pentecostal Theological Seminary, Cleveland, USA)
3. Marriage as an Orthodox Spiritual Sacrament or Mystery and "Revisionist" and "New-Age" Theology -Nicolaides, A. (University of South Africa)
4. Religiousness: An Inter-Disciplinary, Multi-Demographical and Multi-Regional Study - Grobler, A. & Grobler, S. (University of South Africa)
5. Challenges for teaching Theology through technology in Institutions of Higher Learning - Resane, K.T. (University of the Free State, South Africa)
6. Empire: Through the looking Glass and into the Well - Janse van Rensburg, H. (University of Pretoria, South Africa)
7. Children of Light: An Enquiry into the Salvific Meaning of Knowledge - Tatu, R.V. (Romanian Orthodox Church)
8. The Doubting Apostle 'Didymus' -Saint Thomas: theological, psychological and historical perspectives -Grobler, A., Nicolaides, A. & Singh, C. (University of South Africa)
9. An analysis of theological and strategic management perspectives of Moses as a leader -Jansen van Rensburg, M. & Nicolaides, A. (University of South Africa)
10. Spiritual or social phenomenon: A cultural analysis of amakhosi possession in the Eastern Cape, South Africa -Ntombana, L. & Meveni, S. (University of the Free State, South Africa)
11. Possible Topics for a Comprehensive Philosophical Approach to Qohelet’s Metaphysical Assumptions -Gericke, J. (North-West University, South Africa)
12. Modelling Christian Spirituality as Transversal Urban Space -du Toit, C.C. (University of Pretoria, South Africa)
13. The Contribution of the Book of Psalms to a Pentecostal Theology of Worship - Martin, L.R. (Pentecostal Theological Seminary, Cleveland, USA)
Volume 98 (2017)
1. The role of the Christian church’s mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo regarding socio-political challenges - Muyingi, M.A. (University of South Africa)
2. The experience of Congolese women refugees in South Africa: A Church response - Kenge, E. L. (Post-doctoral Research Fellow, University of South Africa)
3. YHWH, Redemption and the narrative history of Jonah and the 'whale' - Nicolaides, A. (University of South Africa)
4. ʼn God sonder gesig? Moontlike sielkundige interpretasies vir die verborge God in die Hebreeuse Bybel - Dr. P. van der Zwan (Post-doctoral Research Fellow, University of Pretoria, South Africa)
5. The decline of the Melkite Church in Islamic Egypt and its revival by Patriarch Cosmas I (ca 727-768) - Christides, V. (Institute for Graeco-Oriental and African Studies Kryoneri Attikis, Greece and Research Associate, University of South Africa)
6. The Johannesburg City Heritage ‘blue plaque’ at the Holy Cathedral of Saints Constantine and Helen: proposed amendments - Alkis Doucakis (Johannesburg, South Africa)
7. The role of African Theology and Spirituality in the bereavement among amaXhosa children: An Ecclesiastical challenge - Rashe, R.Z & Diniso, M.P. (University of Fort Hare, South Africa)
8. A Theological approach to understanding the Byzantine icon of the Nativity of Jesus Christ - Vlachos, G. (Educational Attaché, Consul General of Greece, South Africa)
9. Die onderliggende liggaamsbeelde van die metaforiese gebruik van die woord, יָד, in die Hebreeuse Bybel - van der Zwan, P. (Post-doctoral Research Fellow , University of Pretoria, South Africa)
10. “And they shall make you eat grass like oxen” (Daniel 4:24): Reflections on Recent Practices in some New Charismatic Churches - Resane, K. T. (University of the Free State, South Africa)
11. Understanding the doctrine of ‘unequal yoke’ and the world of business ethics among Christians- Okharedia, A.A. (University of South Africa)
12. The Orthodox Church and Hellenic migration to early Johannesburg and present day ethics-in-practice - Kykkotis, S. [Archbishop] Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Zimbabwe and Angola, Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa (World Council of Churches) & Nicolaides, A. (University of South Africa)
13. “Ethnicity challenges in African communities, the ghost of the past.” What shall we say to this? – A theological- ethical approach” - Rashe, R.Z. (University of Fort Hare, South Africa)
14. Aphrodite and Iyogbo mythologies: A comparative study of New Testament Corinth and contemporary Urhobo cultural settings - Ottuh, J.A. (Adam Igbudu Christain Institute, Nigeria)
15. Repentance and Confession: an Orthodox perspective - Tsaftarides, I. (Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Zambia and Malawi, Pan -African Parliament Co-ordinator and Liaison for Inter Parliamentary Assembly)
16. Imperialism and its effects on the African Traditional Religion: Towards the liberty of African Spirituality - Mokhoathi, J. (University of the Free State, South Africa)
17. Dependency, Harambees and the Struggle for Christian Stewardship in the Orthodox Churches of Kenya - Black, J.W. (Makarios III Patriarchal Orthodox Seminary and St. Paul's University, Limuru and Nairobi, Kenya)
18. The Church’s prophetic role in the face of corruption in the South African socio-political landscape -Resane, K.T. (University of the Free State, South Africa)
19. Religion, Spirituality and Ethics in the Born-Again Youth: Conceptualizing Christian Spirituality - Mokhoathi, J. (University of the Free State, South Africa)
20. The religious and social works of Cosmas Aitolos and their broader significance - Vlachos, G. (Consulate General of Greece, Education Attache, Johannesburg. South Africa)
21. “Make an Effort to Get Loose”: Reconsidering the Redaction of Q 12:58-59 – Howes, L. (University of Johannesburg, South Africa)
22. Erchomai-nia in the seven churches of Asia: Revelation’s response to eschatological imminency – Wilson, M. (Stellenbosch University, South Africa)
23. Water and Justice: Reading the irony of Qoheleth 2:4-6 against the selfish distribution of Resources on the African Continent - Kavusa Kivatsi Jonathan (University of Pretoria - Postdoctoral Fellow Researcher)
24. The Pneumatic Soteriology of Paul - Osei-Asante, N. (North-West University/Greenwich School of Theology), Lioy, D. (University of Southern California) & Jordaan, G. (North-West University, South Africa)
25. The forms of communication employed by the Protestant Reformers and especially Lutherand Calvin – Reddy, M.M. (University of Zululand, South Africa)
26. Christ the Communicator and Educator – Reddy, M.M. (University of Zululand, South Africa)
VOLUME 97 (2016) Articles available on request
