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The Public Character of Church in the Digital Age☆

open access: yesInternational Journal of Systematic Theology, Volume 28, Issue 1, Page 75-93, January 2026.
Abstract The rise of digital technology in recent decades has led to a rapid change of communication and interaction within society and its public dimensions. As this shift in the technological landscape raises theological questions about the appropriate ecclesial use of digital technology, it also touches upon fundamental questions about the church's ...
Benedikt Levin Heymann
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The Sacramental Foundations of Ecclesial Identity: Barrier or Passageway to Ecumenical Unity? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Two important events this year make it clear that ecclesiology still deserves a prominent place on the theological agenda. Pope Francis announced the creation of a council of cardinals to assist him in governing the world-wide Catholic Church. During the
Wood, Susan
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Good Public Theology is Twilight Theology. A Constructive Deconstruction of Public Theology

open access: yesInternational Journal of Systematic Theology, Volume 28, Issue 1, Page 56-74, January 2026.
Abstract The article outlines the basic features of a good public theology that is inspired by Paul’s description of the situation of the church and Christians: ‘The night has passed, the day is not far distant’ (Rom 13:12). In his analysis of the present, the author identifies eight specific challenges of contemporary culture – challenges that have so
Günter Thomas
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Herman Bavinck dan Literatur Hikmat

open access: yesVerbum Christi
Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mengulas metode Herman Bavinck yang memakai Amsal 8:22-31 sebagai literatur hikmat. Dengan pendekatan kualitatif-komparatif, penulis akan membahas konsep pemakaian literatur hikmat di dalam teologi sistematika Bavinck ...
Novan
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Indikatief en paraklese in Romeine

open access: yesIn die Skriflig, 1990
The introductory part of this article presents an explanation of what is meant by the Greek New Testament word παράκλησις: and an indication of what is accepted by the author of this article as a valid method of studying Romans.
M. A. Kruger
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Why Retiring Public Theology Is Not A Good Idea. An Intervention from German‐Speaking Public Theology

open access: yesInternational Journal of Systematic Theology, Volume 28, Issue 1, Page 19-33, January 2026.
Abstract While no longer exactly a theological youngster, Public Theology (‘Öffentliche Theologie’) is not ready to retire. Focusing on the particular German‐speaking context, this contribution makes a case for the importance of continuing the conversation with Public Theology, seeking to alleviate misunderstandings between the different conversation ...
Christine Schliesser
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The preliminary urban missionary outreach of the apostle Paul as referred to in Acts 13�14

open access: yesVerbum et Ecclesia, 2017
The objective of this article is to deal precisely and systematically with the preliminary urban missionary outreach of the apostle Paul as referred to the book of Acts, chapters 13 14.
Muthuphei A. Mutavhatsindi
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Belgium's new specialized judiciary [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
This brief national report was written for the First Siberian Legal Forum on the ‘Specialization of Judges and Courts: Comparative and Russian Context.’ It gives an overview of the Belgian judicial structure.
Voet, Stefaan
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Testimonial for Christ? A Theology of Witness in the Face of Testimonial Studies

open access: yesInternational Journal of Systematic Theology, Volume 28, Issue 1, Page 34-55, January 2026.
Abstract As a contemporary mode of discourse and basic concept of Christian existence, the concept of witnessing, at the interface of public theology and testimonial studies, is examined with regard to its epistemic dimension: What implications does witnessing as knowledge practice have for theology? To this end, the paper outlines the understanding of
Frederike van Oorschot
wiley   +1 more source

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