‘Gender balance: A new lens for reading and studying the Bible, Part 2' authored by Robin Gallaher is on its way. Stay put for thought-provoking insights and valuable information coming your way 30 April 2024. Contribution excerpt: ‘This article is the second of a two-part series in gender balance and together with Part 1 (which focused on the Old Testament) present a survey of a new approach to reading and studying the Bible. The new lens, gender balance, applies to both the Old and New Testament: If there is a theme, text, emotion or story about a man, look for one about a woman, and vice versa. This lens generates new perspectives for teaching, preaching, studying, and writing about the Bible. It is clear from the Bible that gender balance provides input on contemporary worldwide issues. It can assist individuals, communities, churches and nations in areas such as the following: negotiation of power between colonisers and the colonised, and discussion of traditional areas of patriarchal control. Gender balance honours both men and women.' Stay tuned for insightful, original research content that captivates and inspires.

Brace yourself for a riveting journey into the world of ‘Connected or committed critic?’ Teologies nagedink oor die vraagstuk van ‘Binnestander’- of ‘Buitestander’-kritikus in Suid-Afrika authored by Jan H. van Wyk. Our newest article is packed with engaging content you won't want to miss 24 April 2024! Contribution excerpt:’ The article starts with an introduction that investigates the views of Keet. Then three other voices are analysed, namely those of prof. W.D. Jonker of Stellenbosch (connected critic), Beyers Naudé of Johannesburg (committed critic) and at last the voice of the author himself (connected critic). In the end, the author explains why he had chosen for the option to be a connected critic. In a final conclusion, a few remarks are made as far as the future of South Africa is concerned.

AOSIS is pleased to announce the latest addition to our journal portfolio: African Journal of Pentecostal Studies. The journal is an international, open access publication that covers a broad range of topics related to Pentecostalism, neo-Pentecostalism and related renewal movements in Africa and other parts of the world. We invite you to peruse the journal’s website and consider submitting your next manuscript. Read the call.