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Rediscovering ‘disciplemaking’ and the role of faith-sharing
According to the Gospel of Matthew, disciplemaking seems to be the signature mark of faithful disciples of Jesus the Christ (cf. Mt 28:18–20). Van Aarde refers to this, with reference to Von Harnack and Lohmeyer as the manifesto of the church, being on ...
Malan Nel, W.J. Schoeman
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Theologies of Mind: Eriugena and Pratyabhijñā Śaivism
Abstract Though Eriugena's affinities with several Hindu traditions are clear, this article offers to my knowledge the first detailed discussion of Eriugena's theology in relation to any Indic theological school, here, the nondualist Śaiva tradition known as the Pratyabhijñā (“Recognition”) lineage.
Matthew Z. Vale
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Comparing Nias Cultural Beliefs and Cyril’s Theological Anthropology
This study seeks to enhance the quality of discipleship in churches based in Nias by contrasting Cyril of Jerusalem's theological anthropology with Nias' cultural conceptions of body and soul, with a particular emphasis on noso.
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Invited into the Markan paradox: The church as authentic followers of Jesus in a superhero culture
Amidst contemporary culture’s obsession with superheroes as the basis of the new mythologies of our day, and numerous religious communities’ ‘sterilized’ version of Jesus, the church has to rediscover the paradoxical life and teachings of Jesus, as ...
Stephan Joubert
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The Cinderella of positive psychology: spiritual well-being as an emerging dimension of flourishing in pastoral work. [PDF]
Rudolph EC, Barnard A.
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Duplicitous Remembrance: Confessing Self‐Deception with Augustine
Abstract While self‐deception has long been a topic of interest in psychology and analytic philosophy—and increasingly in the academic study of theology and religion—direct engagement with Augustine on self‐deception remains underexplored in contemporary scholarship.
Abraham S‐C Wu
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Judaism, Philo, and Hegel's Theology
Abstract Hegel displays consistent interest in Judaism, but his presentation seems to differ widely between his earlier and later writings. Contemporary scholarly interpretations of this apparent change also differ widely. In this article, I present the interpretive problem as one of continuity‐discontinuity, and place the major scholarly treatments ...
Reed Frey, C.O.
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Effectiveness of Discipleship in Building Self-Concept of Ex-Convicts
Ex-convicts in Indonesia faced significant social stigmatization that hindered their reintegration into society and negatively impacted their self-concept.
Selfilin Rumalutur
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The evangelical church in North America is facing a crisis in its failure to retain young people. Research has shown that young people are dropping out of the church and they are not only leaving but also failing to return once they are older.
Kenneth A. Moser, Malan Nel
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