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A HeartMath intervention, focusing on coherence, resilience and faith, following a trauma 创伤后的心智干预，重点是一致性、复原力和信仰

Theologia Viatorum Pub Date : 2024-02-27 DOI: 10.4102/tv.v48i1.219

David J. Edwards, Yolanda Dreyer, Ben J.M. Steyn

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The therapeutic importance of the study of the effects of the near-death experience 研究濒死体验的影响对治疗的重要性

Theologia Viatorum Pub Date : 2024-01-23 DOI: 10.4102/tv.v48i1.212

A. Jock

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Advancing interreligious education through the principles of SeMoshoeshoe 通过 SeMoshoeshoe 原则推进宗教间教育

Theologia Viatorum Pub Date : 2024-01-15 DOI: 10.4102/tv.v48i1.215

R. I. Mokotso

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Understanding the moral and ethical dimensions of the Bhagavad Gita 了解《薄伽梵歌》的道德和伦理内涵

Theologia Viatorum Pub Date : 2024-01-13 DOI: 10.4102/tv.v48i1.223

M. Shunmugam, Maniraj Sukdaven

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Glossolalia, Spirit baptism and Pentecostals: Revisiting the book of Acts 咒语、圣灵洗礼和五旬节派：重温《使徒行传

Theologia Viatorum Pub Date : 2023-11-17 DOI: 10.4102/tv.v47i1.222

Marius Nel

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Character formation and leadership development: A symbiotic bond for the practice of theological education 品格培养与领导力发展：神学教育实践的共生纽带

Theologia Viatorum Pub Date : 2023-11-15 DOI: 10.4102/tv.v47i1.206

V. Magezi, Walter Madimutsa

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Reflecting on Diognetus’ letter: Paradoxical gospel in a polarised South African context 反思狄奥涅图的信:在两极分化的南非背景下自相矛盾的福音

Theologia Viatorum Pub Date : 2023-09-29 DOI: 10.4102/tv.v47i1.197

Takalani A. Muswubi

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The organisational life cycle principles applied to leadership practices in growing churches 组织生命周期原则应用于成长中的教会的领导实践

Theologia Viatorum Pub Date : 2023-09-29 DOI: 10.4102/tv.v47i1.202

Vhumani Magezi, Osward P. Sichula, Patrick Nanthambwe

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‘David found Ziklag burned with fire’: Assessing ecoterrorism in a multireligious Nigeria “大卫发现Ziklag被火焚烧”:评估多宗教尼日利亚的生态恐怖主义

Theologia Viatorum Pub Date : 2023-07-31 DOI: 10.4102/tv.v47i1.192

F. Uroko

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A congregational view on church and community development in South Africa: An empirical study 南非教会和社区发展的会众观：一项实证研究

Theologia Viatorum Pub Date : 2023-07-19 DOI: 10.4102/tv.v47i1.191

Patrick Nanthambwe

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