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In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi has a broad coverage that promotes multidisciplinary, religious and biblical aspects of studies in the international theological arena, aiming to further Reformational Theology on a scientific basis. It encourages research that challenges traditional discourses within and between the fields of biblical, religious, social and human sciences as well as the constructive engagement with the natural sciences where applicable. View our Editorial Team.

 

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Original Research

 
Reading Esther for race relations in a multi-ethnic faith community in the American South  
Joshua J. Spoelstra
11 December 2025

Original Research

 
Mafisa: Communion ecclesiology of Acts 2:42–47 in action  
Kelebogile T. Resane
28 November 2025

Original Research

 
Public pastoral care approach in addressing tensions in marriages within Southern African churches and communities  
Primrose Makumbini, Vhumani Magezi, Patrick Nanthambwe
27 November 2025

Original Research

 
Fatherless sons, devoted mentors: Pastoral engagements with the township youth in South Africa  
Solomon S. Mahlangu
20 November 2025

Review Article

 
Genesis 24:48–54 and the role of mediator(s) in the marriage practice in Awkunanaw, Enugu State, Nigeria  
Chisom S. Ugwuewo, Amarachi S. Ugwu
19 November 2025

Original Research

 
’n Ondersoek na die martelare van Openbaring 6–20  
Jacob J. Scholtz
07 November 2025

Original Research

 
Shaping Christian citizenship in diverse societies through family, church, and school educators  
Nicolaas A. Broer, Johannes L. van der Walt, Charl C. Wolhuter
15 October 2025

Reviewer Acknowledgement

 
Acknowledgement to reviewers  
Editorial Office
15 October 2025

Original Research

 
Luke and the margins: A South African anti-imperial perspective  
Kenosi P. Motuku
26 September 2025

Original Research

 
Parallels and tensions among Christian and Islamic banking  
Morten Bøsterud
20 September 2025
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The AOSIS offices will be closed for the Republic of South Africa’s holiday season from 19 December 2025 and will reopen on 06 January 2026 at 08:00 AM Central Africa Time. The journal platform will remain accessible at all times, allowing you to submit your manuscript and provide any required input during the review stage (e.g., submitting your review or revisions) or finalisation stage (e.g., copyediting, proofreading). For urgent matters during this period, please contact the AOSIS Contact Centre. Please note that response times may be slightly delayed during the holiday period due to reduced staffing. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with you this year. Wishing you a joyful end to 2025 and a fresh start to 2026.  
Posted: 2025-12-01

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Posted: 2025-11-05

Notification: Recognition of Reviewers for Volume 59 of In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi

 
We extend our sincere thanks to the following reviewers for their vital contributions to Volume 59 of In die Skriflig / In Luce Verbi. Your expertise and thoughtful feedback helped to uphold our commitment to academic excellence!  Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes.  
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Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder

 
In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page.  
Posted: 2025-10-06
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