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Values of local wisdom in Rambu Solo’ from the perspective of Pentecostal spirituality and character education 从五旬节派灵修和品格教育的角度看 "兰布梭罗 "的地方智慧价值

HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies Pub Date : 2024-07-23 DOI: 10.4102/hts.v80i1.9720

Frans Pantan, G. Pakpahan, Wiryohadi Wiryohadi

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Old Testament hospitality as reciprocity, Adam Smith and business ethics 旧约》中的互惠好客、亚当-斯密和商业伦理

HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies Pub Date : 2024-07-23 DOI: 10.4102/hts.v80i1.9848

M. Rathbone

{"title":"Old Testament hospitality as reciprocity, Adam Smith and business ethics","authors":"M. Rathbone","doi":"10.4102/hts.v80i1.9848","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v80i1.9848","url":null,"abstract":"This article aims to underscore the progression of Old Testament hospitality as reciprocity for moral guidance and, specifically, business ethics in contemporary society. The study follows a comparative analysis of Old Testament hospitality and reciprocity in the work of Adam Smith that emphasises the role of mutual relations and voluntary exchange. It will be argued that reciprocity associated with hospitality in the Old Testament is an important principle that further developed in classic economics and provides ethical principles for contemporary large-scale, multi-cultural and multi-faith societies, although different from the small-scale societies of the Old Testament world. The interface of mutual relations and voluntary exchange in Old Testament hospitality and reciprocity in Smith unveils important ethical principles for contemporary business ethics regarding responsibility and accountability.Contribution: The comparative analysis of Old Testament hospitality and reciprocity in Adam Smith’s work provides ethical principles based on mutual relations and voluntary exchange for contemporary, multi-cultural and multi-faith society, specifically in business ethics.","PeriodicalId":502762,"journal":{"name":"HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies","volume":"49 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141813222","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Towards an eco-practical theology: An eschatological horizon of true hope 迈向生态实践神学：真正希望的末世论视野

HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies Pub Date : 2024-07-22 DOI: 10.4102/hts.v80i1.9768

G. Dames

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Ukunyamezela yinkunzi: Exploring the perspectives of God in relation to our daily bread Ukunyamezela yinkunzi：探索上帝对我们日常饮食的看法

HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies Pub Date : 2024-07-19 DOI: 10.4102/hts.v80i2.9864

Nobuntu Penxa-Matholeni

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Black Theology and the unheard cry for impilo of people living with disabilities 黑人神学和残疾人的无声呐喊

HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies Pub Date : 2024-07-15 DOI: 10.4102/hts.v80i2.9067

Aviwe Njameni

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A proposal of multicultural relation: Christian religious education and religious moderation 关于多元文化关系的建议：基督教宗教教育与宗教温和性

HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies Pub Date : 2024-07-11 DOI: 10.4102/hts.v80i1.9868

Djoys A. Rantung

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Violent protests as language of agency in a post-apartheid South Africa – A theological pastoral study 暴力抗议作为种族隔离后南非的代理语言--神学牧灵研究

HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies Pub Date : 2024-07-10 DOI: 10.4102/hts.v80i1.9695

M. E. Baloyi

{"title":"Violent protests as language of agency in a post-apartheid South Africa – A theological pastoral study","authors":"M. E. Baloyi","doi":"10.4102/hts.v80i1.9695","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v80i1.9695","url":null,"abstract":"The South African political and social landscape has been dominated and characterised by, among others, a growing number of protests in recent years. Protesting and marching are allowed by the constitution of the country, provided the required permission is granted by relevant authorities. Unfortunately, very few protests and marches end peacefully. Most lead to the destruction of property and even loss of life. Recent violent protests demanding the release of the jailed former President, Jacob Zuma, were estimated to cause losses of not less than a hundred million rand, with shops looted and trucks burnt. Violent protests have become the norm – similar to the period of contestations against the apartheid government. The point of departure of this article is that destructive protests need to be investigated to determine the causes while unveiling the challenges such protests bring to the community and the nation at large. The critical reading of post-apartheid academic and non-academic texts relevant to the topic will be read within the South African context, to determine the causes as we seek ways to minimise or even eradicate the violence that is destroying South Africa. The article will also advance the role of theology, particularly practical theology, in the elimination of such practices.Contribution: Working towards eliminating and arresting the social ills that are destroying South Africa cannot be achieved without addressing the destructive protests, which are delaying and even reversing the achievements of democracy. It is the role of practical theology, through its pastoral care and counselling, to engage with broken communities in trying to teach, counsel and show them the importance of avoiding vandalism and cruelty when seeking service delivery from their leaders.","PeriodicalId":502762,"journal":{"name":"HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies","volume":"18 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141662475","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Humans and the de-creation of God in the contemporary society 当代社会中的人类与上帝的去创造性

HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies Pub Date : 2024-07-05 DOI: 10.4102/hts.v80i2.9843

Emeka C. Ekeke, Enyioma E. Nwosu

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Building a community of the sighted people with the blind on the example of Dom Bożego Narodzenia in Niepołomice 以 Niepołomice 的 Dom Bożego Narodzenia 为范例，建立盲人与明眼人社区

HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies Pub Date : 2024-07-04 DOI: 10.4102/hts.v80i1.9620

Dariusz Lipiec

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The transmission and reception of biblical discourse in Africa: The language of the oppressor in Hymn 11, Hosanna 圣经》话语在非洲的传播与接受：赞美诗 11《和散那》中的压迫者语言

HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies Pub Date : 2024-06-13 DOI: 10.4102/hts.v80i2.9242

B. Senokoane

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