VOLUME 102 (2021)
1. Knowing the Father - Williams, T.D.
2. The relevance of John 1:1-18 for contemporary Christians - Kolawole Oladotun Paul.
3. Investigating the Holy Eucharist and the term ‘people of God’ according to the Eastern Orthodox Church – Nicolaides, A.
4. Beauty and Justice in Modern Pentecostal Theological Themes: No Loggerheads - Resane, K.T.
5. Theological Eastern Orthodox Teachings and Ethical Business Practice for the 21st Century - Nicolaides, A.
6. Redefining a relevant church government model for the contemporary church: an analysis of church polity principles in the New Testament Church - Zgambo, H.F.
7. An emphasis on the leadership role of the man in context of family and church in a post-pandemic era: A qualitative analysis – Alard, A.J. & Freeks, F.E.
8. Pastoral challenges experienced by the Biblical character Job and a brief ‘Theology of Suffering’– Jibiliza, X.
9. Human Rights and Eastern Orthodox Understanding and Teachings for a Troubled World- Onumah, J.M. & Nicolaides, A.
10. The implications of the book of Acts 8:1-8 for the Nigerian Church- Adenigba Olatayo Stephen & Kolawole Oladotun Paul
11. The evolution of Pastoral Care Ministry through the ages - Jibiliza, X.
12. A Global Perspective on the COVID 19 Crisis and an Ontological Theology Perspective - Henderson, E.S.
13. Orthodox Christianity contrasted with Buddhism: A brief reflection and comparative analysis – Tatu, R. & Nicolaides, A.
14. Selective Reading and Misconstrued Biblical Text: A Case for the Inclusion of Women in Church Governance Structures in Black South African Churches - Dweba Z.M., Mbali, N.M. & Rashe, R.Z.
15. Review Article: Paradigm Shifts in Early and Modern Chinese Religion: A History, by John Lagerwey -Tatu, R.
16. Motus Dei (The Move of God): A Theology and Missiology for a Moving World - George, S. & Harold, G.
17. Apocalypse then and now! – Political and religious interpretations of tribulations in apocalyptic mind-sets - Nyahuma, B. & Kügler, J.
18.Patriarchal Usurpation of the Modjadji Dynasty: A Gender-critical Reading of the History and Reign of the Modjadji Rain Queens - Motasa, K.O. & Nortjé-Meyer L. (S.J.)
19. The Doctrine of God's Immutability: A Literary Investigation - Harold, G.
20. Apostolicity as Divine Attribute in Trinitarian Relationship: The origin and nature of apostolicity and how it is demonstrated - Henderson, E.S.
21. Are Methodist Church bereavement ritual’s sufficient for its black African members?: A qualitative analysis of a church in Mamelodi, South Africa - Mokhutso, J.
22. The Place and Meaning of Suffering in Evangelical Theology – Harold, G.
23. Heaven, hell and saving Souls: Were we always wrong? -Verster, P.
24. The Sanctity of Emmaus Pilgrimage Heritage Site: The case of Abbot Francis Pfanner - Nkwanyana, S. & Nivela, T.
25. A Greek speaking Jew in the land of Himyarites - Le Roux, M.
26. Thuma Mina- An Isaiah 6:8 perspective in crossfire with Step-aside: SA ruling party's moral restoration efforts - Thinane, J.S.
27. Rethinking the dynamics of a pluralistic society in Acts 15: 1-35 and contemporary Zimbabwean Society: A Narratological Approach - Marevesa, T.
28. A theological assessment of clergy leadership capabilities in the Ethiopian Episcopal Church in South Africa - Dweba, Z.M. & Rashe, R.Z.
29. John’s prologue: Christological and doxological significance for the Johannine narrative - Hahn, N. & van Eck, E.
30. Hamartology and ecology: An assessment of Aruna Gnanadason’s contribution to the contemporary debate - Cloete, N.
31. Pentecostal Ecumenism: The Legacy of David Du Plessis – Resane, K.T.
32. The Apostle Peter communicating his divinely inspired message to the Jews - Reddy, M.M.
33. Suffering and the portrait of YHWH in Jeremiah: energizing hope in contexts of suffering and pain- Igba, J.T.
34. A man's role as a head, a burden or a blessing? An exploration of the African and Christian perspectives on the conventional role of a male person - Mokhutso, J
35. Misuse of Religious titles by self-proclaimed spiritual leaders: Prophets, Apostles, and Popes in South Africa - Thinane, J.S.
36. God Abhors Corruption: Some Thoughts on Acts 5:1-11 with special reference to the South African Counter-corruption Efforts - Speckman, M.R.
37. The Pauline methodology of communicating the Word to a gentile audience -Reddy, M.M.
38. Lessons from the life of Samson on battling with harassing iniquities - Shamase, M.Z.
39. Reading the “power of clothes” in the Deuteronomic Code – Pietersen, D.
40. An exploration into Historical and Political factors for the deviation of the Early Church from Scriptural Principles of Government in Reformed Church perspective - Zgambo, H. F.
41. Fundamental Code of Natural Laws in Ifá́ Divination as Agents of Morality for Good Governance in Nigeria- Káyò̩dé Ọlálẹ́yẹ, S.
42. Using Crime Control Mechanisms in Yoruba Traditional Society as a Template for Redressing Security Challenges in Nigeria - Olúsé̩̩̩̩̩gun Peter Ò̩ké̩
43. Rebuilding the community and the church post-COVID-19 – Verster, P.
44. Orthodoxy and the myriad of challenges posed in the socio - economic sphere in Africa - His Grace Athanasios (Akunda)(+RIP)
45. Ethical evaluation of Labour Union strikes in Nigeria and the religious value of the dignity of labour - Olusegun Peter Oke & Elizabeth Okoh John
46. An Orthodox perspective on hamartology and ecology: Assessing John Chryssavgis’ contribution to current discourse – Cloete, N.
47. The Apostolic Fathers and the issue of Grace in Romans - Kuten, Z.B.
48. Assessing Seven of Christ's Parables - Milakowitz, R. & Schulz, K.
VOLUME 102 Special Combined Issue 1 / 2 (2021): Angels, Ancestors, Alchemy and the Arts of Africa, and Religion, Ethics and Communication in the COVID-19 Pandemic era
Guest Editor Issue Call (click to open)
Sections 1 : Themes 1-5
Theme 1: Christ, Angels and Ancestors
1. Portraits of ‘angels’: Some Ancient Near Eastern and Old Testament perspectives in relation to ATR belief system(s) – Human, D. J.
2. Michael and other archangels behind an eight-pointed cross-symbol from Medieval Nubia: A view from Sai Island in northern Sudan – Hafsaas, H. & Tsakos, A.
3.The Lemba - ‘angel-stars’, ngoma lungundu and ancestors - le Roux, M.
4. Kimpa Vita (Dona Beatriz) and “Afro-Catholicism”: re-examining controversies and unsolved problems - Hendrickx, B.
19. Angels and Angelology: The Ministering Spirits and Elect ‘sons of God’ – Ndlovu, S. & Nicolaides, A.
Theme 2: Art and Spirituality
5. ‘Art is different from life’: Doctrine and agency in Thokozile Philda Majozi’s insights and imagery - Hobbs, P.
6. Catching Ghosts and Consecrating the Forgotten: The Seen and Unseen in the Work of Diane Victor- Human, D.
7. Ben Ngobeni’s cosmo-dramas of the Afrofuture - Monoa, T.
8.Trivial pursuit? Interpreting San rock art in terms of the mystical bond between hunter and prey - Dederen, J-M. & Munyai, J.
9.Winged women on book covers for contemporary African fiction: Shubnum Khan’s creation for Mohale Mashigo’s Intruders (2018)- Kriel, L.
10. The spiritual world, Christ, ancestors, angels, and demons in Hlungwani's art and theology - Steyn, R.
Theme 3: Spirituality and Medicine
11. Appropriating spiritual help for traditional healing: why ancestors are needed – Beyers, J.
12. COVID-19 burial guidelines in Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) – Maphela, B.
Theme 4: Conservation and Techniques
13. Making a case for the spiritual significance of Dinkho tsa Badimo as sacred ceramics in museum collections -Hoeane, M. & McGinn, I.
14. Art? Science?...Alchemy: The materiality of spiritual expression in artistic creation revealed through the analytical techniques of a heritage conservator - Loubser, M. & le Roux, S.
15. Visual Representation and Conservation Problems in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church - Bantalem Tadesse
Theme 5: SA literature, history, ethno-philosophy, political philosophy
16. The essence of ilobolo and Zulu traditional marriage as depicted in Nelisiwe Zulu’s literary work – Ntshangase, S. Z.
17. ‘A Haunting of Ancestors’: The Conjuring of Memory in Indigenous South African Poetry - Genis, G.
18. Spirituality and the memorialisation of the dead of the Durban Concentration Camps during the South African War (1899-1902) – a micro history- Wassermann, J.
Section 2 : Theme 6
Theme 6: General theme- Religion, ethics and communication in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic
1. Eschatological Prophecies before and during Covid-19: Female Pentecostal-Charismatic Preachers Self-Legitimation through Prophecy in Kenya - Maseno, L.
2. Effectiveness of Using Social Media for Preaching During Covid-19 Lockdown – Makhutla, N.E.
3. Juxtaposing adherence to COVID-19 regulations and practising proper burial rites: a case study of Zulu Traditional Religion – Zungu, E.B.
4. Protestants, Pentecostal and African Indigenous religious perspectives on COVID 19 - Nojiyeza, I.S., Khumalo, S.K. & Gama, N.
5. African Leadership Wisdom and Experience: Lessons for Church Leaders in South Africa - Dweba, Z.M. & Rashe, R.Z.
6. A figurational analysis of the role of the church in handling issues of widowhood amid Covid-19 in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa - Buthelezi, Z.G. & Ngema, T.N.
7. Understanding the impact of COVID-19 in spiritual life of the Church community - Ngema, T.N., Buthelezi, Z.G. & Mncube, D.W.
8. The Rationality of Ethics: Teleological Theory reconciled in the context of Abortion - Jibiliza, X.
9. Religious Charlatanisms and the Vulgarity of power: A Postcolonial Reading of Bulawayo’s We Need New Names - Mavengano, E.
10. The COVID-19 Pandemic: How Pastors Communicate Faith and Hope to Virtual Congregations - Naidoo, G.M., Israel, C. & Naidoo, M.K.
11. Endangering the Endangered: Impact of fake Covid-19 Social Media Communications in Zimbabwe - Mhute, I., Mangeya, H. & Jakaza, E.
12. An attack on the Cross: Spiritual leaders’ accounts of fear and resilience during COVID-19 pandemic- Lekoa, M.R. & Ntuli, S.L.
13. The Covid-19 Pandemic and Religious Activities: A Case Study of Esikhaleni Settlement -Vorvornator, L.K. & Mdiniso, J.
14. Art and Spirituality in the Covid-19 Epoch: An Exploratory Reading of Ben Okri’s Poetry - Ratau, N.S.
15. Re-Imagining Funerary Rites in the Context of Covid-19 - Ratau, N.S., Monyela, N.C. & Mofokeng, N.R
16. Healing our Brokeness: A Pastoral Care Approach - Jibiliza, X. & Kumalo, S.R.
17. Conceptual and Methodological Reflections on the Intersections of Religion, Ethics and Communication in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic - Themane, M.
18. The Family as the Centre of Moral Values and Ethics: Challenges since the COVID-19 Pandemic - Mathipa, E.R., Ramorola, M.Z. & Motsepe, Q.M.
19. Rethinking Religious Practice and Activities through the lenses of Information and Communication Technologies in the era of the COVID-19 Pandemic - Ramorola, M.Z.
20. The intersectionality of religion, race and gender at the time of COVID-19 pandemic: A South African reflection - Mothoagae, I.D. & Mavhandu-Mudzusi, A.
21. Missio Dei as the Main Project: A Project Management Model for the Mission of God- Thinane, J.S.
1. Knowing the Father - Williams, T.D.
2. The relevance of John 1:1-18 for contemporary Christians - Kolawole Oladotun Paul.
3. Investigating the Holy Eucharist and the term ‘people of God’ according to the Eastern Orthodox Church – Nicolaides, A.
4. Beauty and Justice in Modern Pentecostal Theological Themes: No Loggerheads - Resane, K.T.
5. Theological Eastern Orthodox Teachings and Ethical Business Practice for the 21st Century - Nicolaides, A.
6. Redefining a relevant church government model for the contemporary church: an analysis of church polity principles in the New Testament Church - Zgambo, H.F.
7. An emphasis on the leadership role of the man in context of family and church in a post-pandemic era: A qualitative analysis – Alard, A.J. & Freeks, F.E.
8. Pastoral challenges experienced by the Biblical character Job and a brief ‘Theology of Suffering’– Jibiliza, X.
9. Human Rights and Eastern Orthodox Understanding and Teachings for a Troubled World- Onumah, J.M. & Nicolaides, A.
10. The implications of the book of Acts 8:1-8 for the Nigerian Church- Adenigba Olatayo Stephen & Kolawole Oladotun Paul
11. The evolution of Pastoral Care Ministry through the ages - Jibiliza, X.
12. A Global Perspective on the COVID 19 Crisis and an Ontological Theology Perspective - Henderson, E.S.
13. Orthodox Christianity contrasted with Buddhism: A brief reflection and comparative analysis – Tatu, R. & Nicolaides, A.
14. Selective Reading and Misconstrued Biblical Text: A Case for the Inclusion of Women in Church Governance Structures in Black South African Churches - Dweba Z.M., Mbali, N.M. & Rashe, R.Z.
15. Review Article: Paradigm Shifts in Early and Modern Chinese Religion: A History, by John Lagerwey -Tatu, R.
16. Motus Dei (The Move of God): A Theology and Missiology for a Moving World - George, S. & Harold, G.
17. Apocalypse then and now! – Political and religious interpretations of tribulations in apocalyptic mind-sets - Nyahuma, B. & Kügler, J.
18.Patriarchal Usurpation of the Modjadji Dynasty: A Gender-critical Reading of the History and Reign of the Modjadji Rain Queens - Motasa, K.O. & Nortjé-Meyer L. (S.J.)
19. The Doctrine of God's Immutability: A Literary Investigation - Harold, G.
20. Apostolicity as Divine Attribute in Trinitarian Relationship: The origin and nature of apostolicity and how it is demonstrated - Henderson, E.S.
21. Are Methodist Church bereavement ritual’s sufficient for its black African members?: A qualitative analysis of a church in Mamelodi, South Africa - Mokhutso, J.
22. The Place and Meaning of Suffering in Evangelical Theology – Harold, G.
23. Heaven, hell and saving Souls: Were we always wrong? -Verster, P.
24. The Sanctity of Emmaus Pilgrimage Heritage Site: The case of Abbot Francis Pfanner - Nkwanyana, S. & Nivela, T.
25. A Greek speaking Jew in the land of Himyarites - Le Roux, M.
26. Thuma Mina- An Isaiah 6:8 perspective in crossfire with Step-aside: SA ruling party's moral restoration efforts - Thinane, J.S.
27. Rethinking the dynamics of a pluralistic society in Acts 15: 1-35 and contemporary Zimbabwean Society: A Narratological Approach - Marevesa, T.
28. A theological assessment of clergy leadership capabilities in the Ethiopian Episcopal Church in South Africa - Dweba, Z.M. & Rashe, R.Z.
29. John’s prologue: Christological and doxological significance for the Johannine narrative - Hahn, N. & van Eck, E.
30. Hamartology and ecology: An assessment of Aruna Gnanadason’s contribution to the contemporary debate - Cloete, N.
31. Pentecostal Ecumenism: The Legacy of David Du Plessis – Resane, K.T.
32. The Apostle Peter communicating his divinely inspired message to the Jews - Reddy, M.M.
33. Suffering and the portrait of YHWH in Jeremiah: energizing hope in contexts of suffering and pain- Igba, J.T.
34. A man's role as a head, a burden or a blessing? An exploration of the African and Christian perspectives on the conventional role of a male person - Mokhutso, J
35. Misuse of Religious titles by self-proclaimed spiritual leaders: Prophets, Apostles, and Popes in South Africa - Thinane, J.S.
36. God Abhors Corruption: Some Thoughts on Acts 5:1-11 with special reference to the South African Counter-corruption Efforts - Speckman, M.R.
37. The Pauline methodology of communicating the Word to a gentile audience -Reddy, M.M.
38. Lessons from the life of Samson on battling with harassing iniquities - Shamase, M.Z.
39. Reading the “power of clothes” in the Deuteronomic Code – Pietersen, D.
40. An exploration into Historical and Political factors for the deviation of the Early Church from Scriptural Principles of Government in Reformed Church perspective - Zgambo, H. F.
41. Fundamental Code of Natural Laws in Ifá́ Divination as Agents of Morality for Good Governance in Nigeria- Káyò̩dé Ọlálẹ́yẹ, S.
42. Using Crime Control Mechanisms in Yoruba Traditional Society as a Template for Redressing Security Challenges in Nigeria - Olúsé̩̩̩̩̩gun Peter Ò̩ké̩
43. Rebuilding the community and the church post-COVID-19 – Verster, P.
44. Orthodoxy and the myriad of challenges posed in the socio - economic sphere in Africa - His Grace Athanasios (Akunda)(+RIP)
45. Ethical evaluation of Labour Union strikes in Nigeria and the religious value of the dignity of labour - Olusegun Peter Oke & Elizabeth Okoh John
46. An Orthodox perspective on hamartology and ecology: Assessing John Chryssavgis’ contribution to current discourse – Cloete, N.
47. The Apostolic Fathers and the issue of Grace in Romans - Kuten, Z.B.
48. Assessing Seven of Christ's Parables - Milakowitz, R. & Schulz, K.
VOLUME 102 Special Combined Issue 1 / 2 (2021): Angels, Ancestors, Alchemy and the Arts of Africa, and Religion, Ethics and Communication in the COVID-19 Pandemic era
Guest Editor Issue Call (click to open)
Sections 1 : Themes 1-5
Theme 1: Christ, Angels and Ancestors
1. Portraits of ‘angels’: Some Ancient Near Eastern and Old Testament perspectives in relation to ATR belief system(s) – Human, D. J.
2. Michael and other archangels behind an eight-pointed cross-symbol from Medieval Nubia: A view from Sai Island in northern Sudan – Hafsaas, H. & Tsakos, A.
3.The Lemba - ‘angel-stars’, ngoma lungundu and ancestors - le Roux, M.
4. Kimpa Vita (Dona Beatriz) and “Afro-Catholicism”: re-examining controversies and unsolved problems - Hendrickx, B.
19. Angels and Angelology: The Ministering Spirits and Elect ‘sons of God’ – Ndlovu, S. & Nicolaides, A.
Theme 2: Art and Spirituality
5. ‘Art is different from life’: Doctrine and agency in Thokozile Philda Majozi’s insights and imagery - Hobbs, P.
6. Catching Ghosts and Consecrating the Forgotten: The Seen and Unseen in the Work of Diane Victor- Human, D.
7. Ben Ngobeni’s cosmo-dramas of the Afrofuture - Monoa, T.
8.Trivial pursuit? Interpreting San rock art in terms of the mystical bond between hunter and prey - Dederen, J-M. & Munyai, J.
9.Winged women on book covers for contemporary African fiction: Shubnum Khan’s creation for Mohale Mashigo’s Intruders (2018)- Kriel, L.
10. The spiritual world, Christ, ancestors, angels, and demons in Hlungwani's art and theology - Steyn, R.
Theme 3: Spirituality and Medicine
11. Appropriating spiritual help for traditional healing: why ancestors are needed – Beyers, J.
12. COVID-19 burial guidelines in Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) – Maphela, B.
Theme 4: Conservation and Techniques
13. Making a case for the spiritual significance of Dinkho tsa Badimo as sacred ceramics in museum collections -Hoeane, M. & McGinn, I.
14. Art? Science?...Alchemy: The materiality of spiritual expression in artistic creation revealed through the analytical techniques of a heritage conservator - Loubser, M. & le Roux, S.
15. Visual Representation and Conservation Problems in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church - Bantalem Tadesse
Theme 5: SA literature, history, ethno-philosophy, political philosophy
16. The essence of ilobolo and Zulu traditional marriage as depicted in Nelisiwe Zulu’s literary work – Ntshangase, S. Z.
17. ‘A Haunting of Ancestors’: The Conjuring of Memory in Indigenous South African Poetry - Genis, G.
18. Spirituality and the memorialisation of the dead of the Durban Concentration Camps during the South African War (1899-1902) – a micro history- Wassermann, J.
Section 2 : Theme 6
Theme 6: General theme- Religion, ethics and communication in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic
1. Eschatological Prophecies before and during Covid-19: Female Pentecostal-Charismatic Preachers Self-Legitimation through Prophecy in Kenya - Maseno, L.
2. Effectiveness of Using Social Media for Preaching During Covid-19 Lockdown – Makhutla, N.E.
3. Juxtaposing adherence to COVID-19 regulations and practising proper burial rites: a case study of Zulu Traditional Religion – Zungu, E.B.
4. Protestants, Pentecostal and African Indigenous religious perspectives on COVID 19 - Nojiyeza, I.S., Khumalo, S.K. & Gama, N.
5. African Leadership Wisdom and Experience: Lessons for Church Leaders in South Africa - Dweba, Z.M. & Rashe, R.Z.
6. A figurational analysis of the role of the church in handling issues of widowhood amid Covid-19 in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa - Buthelezi, Z.G. & Ngema, T.N.
7. Understanding the impact of COVID-19 in spiritual life of the Church community - Ngema, T.N., Buthelezi, Z.G. & Mncube, D.W.
8. The Rationality of Ethics: Teleological Theory reconciled in the context of Abortion - Jibiliza, X.
9. Religious Charlatanisms and the Vulgarity of power: A Postcolonial Reading of Bulawayo’s We Need New Names - Mavengano, E.
10. The COVID-19 Pandemic: How Pastors Communicate Faith and Hope to Virtual Congregations - Naidoo, G.M., Israel, C. & Naidoo, M.K.
11. Endangering the Endangered: Impact of fake Covid-19 Social Media Communications in Zimbabwe - Mhute, I., Mangeya, H. & Jakaza, E.
12. An attack on the Cross: Spiritual leaders’ accounts of fear and resilience during COVID-19 pandemic- Lekoa, M.R. & Ntuli, S.L.
13. The Covid-19 Pandemic and Religious Activities: A Case Study of Esikhaleni Settlement -Vorvornator, L.K. & Mdiniso, J.
14. Art and Spirituality in the Covid-19 Epoch: An Exploratory Reading of Ben Okri’s Poetry - Ratau, N.S.
15. Re-Imagining Funerary Rites in the Context of Covid-19 - Ratau, N.S., Monyela, N.C. & Mofokeng, N.R
16. Healing our Brokeness: A Pastoral Care Approach - Jibiliza, X. & Kumalo, S.R.
17. Conceptual and Methodological Reflections on the Intersections of Religion, Ethics and Communication in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic - Themane, M.
18. The Family as the Centre of Moral Values and Ethics: Challenges since the COVID-19 Pandemic - Mathipa, E.R., Ramorola, M.Z. & Motsepe, Q.M.
19. Rethinking Religious Practice and Activities through the lenses of Information and Communication Technologies in the era of the COVID-19 Pandemic - Ramorola, M.Z.
20. The intersectionality of religion, race and gender at the time of COVID-19 pandemic: A South African reflection - Mothoagae, I.D. & Mavhandu-Mudzusi, A.
21. Missio Dei as the Main Project: A Project Management Model for the Mission of God- Thinane, J.S.
