Vol 58, No 1 (2024)

Biblical Theological investigations into the attribute of God's wisdom, guest edited by Prof. Francois P. Viljoen ( 0000-0001-8251-4539) and Prof. Albert J. Coetsee ( 0000-0002-5549-2474). This collection contributes to the journal by offering a focused biblical-theological exploration of the attribute of God's wisdom as revealed in Scripture. Rooted in the Reformed tradition, the articles engage with the self-revelation of God through His Word, offering insights that deepen theological understanding and reflect on the implications of divine wisdom for contemporary faith and life.

Theological perspectives on the Presbyterial church governance system, guest edited by Dr. Nico Vorster ( 0000-0003-2989-2877). This collection contributes to the journal by examining the theological foundations and practical implications of the presbyterial system of church governance within the Reformed tradition. The articles reflect on ecclesiological structures from a biblical and confessional perspective, reaffirming the journal’s aim to foster theological reflection that supports the life and witness of the church today.

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Need for continuous leadership training on sustainability of United Baptist Church of Zimbabwe Vhumani Magezi, Irvin Moyo, Patrick Nanthambwe	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a2987 \| 10 January 2024

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The pastoral role in moral regeneration – A South African perspective Magezi E. Baloyi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a2993 \| 15 January 2024

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Using ecumenical experiences to respond to new public life challenges John Gaga, Gift Masengwe, Bekithemba Dube	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a2994 \| 17 January 2024

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Lyding – ’n dringende aansporing: 1 Petrus 4:12–19 eksegeties nuut ondersoek Douw G. Breed	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3009 \| 18 January 2024

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Pentecostal theology regarding disability in African neo-Pentecostalism Mookgo S. Kgatle	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3004 \| 19 January 2024

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The interplay of migrants and host nations for the good of nations: A biblical-theological reflection Christopher Magezi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3003 \| 22 January 2024

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Missiology as encounterology: Pentecostal considerations Mookgo S. Kgatle	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3032 \| 26 January 2024

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Pentecostal church and politics: Interdependent instruments of God’s mission in Africa Titus M. Ingaboh	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3000 \| 12 February 2024

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Seeing and hearing Hagar: An affective reading of Genesis 16 A. Rebecca Basdeo Hill, Lee R. Martin	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3016 \| 12 February 2024

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Ecclesiastico-pastoral care for social security grant holders in South Africa Christina Landman	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3017 \| 22 February 2024

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Φανερόω: ’n Wederkomswoord in die Nuwe Testament H.P. Malan van Rhyn	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3011 \| 27 February 2024

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Gender balance: A new lens for reading and studying the Bible, Part 1 Robin Gallaher Branch	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a2978 \| 04 March 2024

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Mimetic desire in Augustine’s Confessiones as a model for natural theology and virtue ethics Godfrey T. Baleng	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3030 \| 05 March 2024

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The authority of God takes precedence over Scripture and tradition Phaswane S. Makuwa	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3012 \| 07 March 2024

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Compilation of the Commentary on the Heidelberg Catechism Rudolph M. Britz, Marius D. Meijer	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3024 \| 15 March 2024

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The fivefold ministry in African neo-Pentecostalism: Constructing a Pentecostal theology of edification Mookgo S. Kgatle	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3034 \| 15 March 2024

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Eredienste vertoon die geestelike stand van die NG Kerk Piet J. Strauss	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3025 \| 18 March 2024

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’n Besinning oor die identiteit van die knuppel van die HERE in Jeremia 51:20 Marius D. Terblanche	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3059 \| 05 April 2024

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Issues of doctrine and reality in Christian attitude towards traditional medicine in Nigeria Solomon O. Ademiluka	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3047 \| 18 April 2024

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Augustine on music as the harmonious language of spirituality: An apophatic theological study Godfrey T. Baleng	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3064 \| 23 April 2024

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‘Connected or committed critic?’ Teologies nagedink oor die vraagstuk van ‘Binnestander’- of ‘Buitestander’-kritikus in Suid-Afrika Jan H. van Wyk	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3035 \| 24 April 2024

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’Έρχομαι as wederkomswoord en die telos van die gebruik daarvan in die boek Openbaring H.P. Malan van Rhyn	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3048 \| 24 April 2024

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Gender balance: A new lens for reading and studying the Bible, Part 2 Robin Gallaher Branch	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a2979 \| 30 April 2024

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‘Pastoral and ecclesial madness’: Facing the failure of ‘democratism’ within the current civil turmoil in South Africa Daniël J. Louw	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3026 \| 30 April 2024

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Three perspectives on the notion of ‘the best interests of the child’ Johannes L. Van der Walt, Izak J. Oosthuizen	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3054 \| 06 May 2024

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The necessity of an empirical study to determine if church congregations function as a family Rika L. Roeland, Gert Breed, Rudy Denton	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3070 \| 14 May 2024

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God’s acts in Lukan-Acts: God’s active involvement in the execution of the plan of salvation Jan van 't Spijker	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3068 \| 23 May 2024

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Spiritually gifted and divided? A text-centred interpretation of 1 Corinthians 12:1–31a Tsholofelo J. Kukuni	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3043 \| 31 May 2024

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Die bediening aan enkelouergesinne met adolessente: ’n inklusiewe en intergenerasionele uitdaging Johan W. Scholtz, Malan Nel, Jacques Beukes	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3033 \| 31 May 2024

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Theological ethics expressed through Setswana proverbs: Another way of decolonising theology Kelebogile T. Resane	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3052 \| 03 June 2024

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LaCugna se relasionele verstaan van die Triniteit: ’n Teologiese begronding van die pastoraat Annelle Barnard	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3022 \| 06 June 2024

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The fruits of a text-generated persuasion-interpretation of 1 Corinthians 12:31b–13:3 Elizabeth M. Cornelius, Tsholofelo J. Kukuni	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3078 \| 06 June 2024

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Reviewing doxological motivation for church missional music from a reformational perspective Takalani A. Muswubi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3074 \| 10 June 2024

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Bullinger’s expression – praedicatio verbi Dei est verbum Dei, within his view of Scripture Morné Diedericks	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3079 \| 10 June 2024

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With regard to persons: Divine election of the poor in James and Paul Pieter Dirk Dekker	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3073 \| 24 June 2024

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Missional precepts of the jubilee as an incentive to address poverty in South Africa and beyond Takalani A. Muswubi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3082 \| 08 July 2024

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Transhumanism as a positional good, economic inequality, and a response from Christian ethics Manitza Kotzé	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3072 \| 12 July 2024

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Geslachtsgemeenschap zonder huwelijk als een multidimensionale zonde Benno A. Zuiddam	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3042 \| 15 July 2024

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Assessing the sociological and Pauline insights to the quests for peace and security in Nigeria Chidinma P. Ukeachusim	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3081 \| 08 August 2024

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A biblical foundation for public pastoral care practice: A biblical reflection Vhumani Magezi, Peter Manzanga	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3087 \| 09 August 2024

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Proverbs 31:10-31: Autochthonous wives’ roles for stable families in Ohafia matrilineal society Onyekachi G. Chukwuma	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3095 \| 09 August 2024

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Principles for the Bernese policy on religion Matthias G. Inniger, Jakobus M. Vorster, Riaan Rheeder	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3083 \| 14 August 2024

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A ritualistic reading of Mark 7:1–23 Mphumezi Hombana	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3102 \| 09 September 2024

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Paul Kruger oor die gelofte van 1838: Was hy in die kol? Piet J. Strauss	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3100 \| 03 October 2024

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The theodicies of Hans Jonas and Jürgen Moltmann: Proposing an alternative reformed angle Nico Vorster	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3088 \| 15 October 2024

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Hebrews 5:5–10: A synthesis for the hermeneutical challenge in Pentecostalism on suffering? Frederick J. de Beer	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3105 \| 15 November 2024

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The moral agency of civil society in post-election South Africa Jacobus M. Vorster	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3116 \| 15 November 2024

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Can land help church history? A spatialised historical methodology using land contestations Ntandoyenkosi N.N. Mlambo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3113 \| 18 November 2024

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Mega-costalism, socialising, and prosperity gospel in the South African context Mookgo S. Kgatle	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3121 \| 18 November 2024

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The moral authority and prophetic zeal of the Christian Church in Zimbabwe Gift Masengwe	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3114 \| 21 November 2024

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A child with a special future! How the understanding of the noun גבר enriches the translation Roelie van der Spuy	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3117 \| 10 December 2024

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Reorientation of mission and its action plans for a reformed missional ecclesiology in Africa Thinandavha D. Mashau	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3129 \| 16 December 2024

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Judah and Tamar: A missiological study of Genesis 38 in its redemptive-historical context Barend (Bob) Wielenga	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3130 \| 17 December 2024

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Reimagining Matthean economic ethics in postcolonial South Africa Mphumezi Hombana	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3122 \| 19 December 2024

Review Article
Belangrikheid van troos in die Heidelbergse Kategismus Antionette Janse van Rensburg	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a2999 \| 25 January 2024

Editorial - Special Collection: Theological perspectives on the Presbyterial church governance system
Theological perspectives on the Presbyterial church governance system Nico Vorster	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3098 \| 06 December 2024

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Besluitneming in die Gereformeerde Kerkverband Francois Venter	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3021 \| 14 February 2024

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Begeleiding en toerusting tot goeie werke as noodsaaklike deel van gemeentebediening Gert Breed	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3065 \| 30 April 2024

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Teologie en Kerkreg: Wat word van die Heilige Gees in ons teologie en in die Kerkreg? Johannes Smit	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3046 \| 24 May 2024

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Die begrippe ‘gemeen akkoord’ en ‘buite kerkverband plaas’ in kerkregtelike perspektief Jacobus M. Vorster	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3076 \| 28 May 2024

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The missiological implications of Jesus’s final departure from the Temple for Western Christendom Ignatius W. Ferreira	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3084 \| 28 June 2024

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An Open Declaration [Openlike Verklaring] concerning the Presbyterian Church government system Chaka C. Mathundela	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3109 \| 09 September 2024

Editorial - Special Collection: Biblical Theological investigations into the attribute of Gods wisdom
Biblical Theological investigations into the attribute of God’s wisdom Albert J. Coetsee, Francois P. Viljoen	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3132 \| 31 October 2024

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Lived experiences of the ‘Wisdom of God’ according to 1 Corinthians 2 Dirk G. Van der Merwe	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3041 \| 29 February 2024

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Jesus as the personification of God’s wisdom in Matthew Francois P. Viljoen	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3027 \| 29 March 2024

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God knows all: An intertextual study of Hebrews 4:12–13 and Deuteronomy 29:28 Albert J. Coetsee	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3038 \| 11 April 2024

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God’s gift of wisdom in words, actions, and practical skills Robin Gallaher Branch	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3062 \| 30 April 2024

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Double vindication, collective rebuke: Examining (Divine?) wisdom in Matthew 11:19 and Luke 7:35 Matthew Watson	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3106 \| 12 September 2024

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The foolish wisdom of humans versus the wise wisdom of God in the book of Isaiah Chris van der Walt	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3108 \| 10 October 2024

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John’s realised eschatology as an expression of the wisdom of God Paul J. Creevey	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3096 \| 31 October 2024

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Corrigendum: Munus triplex: A pedagogical application of a theological concept Willem van Vlastuin, Abraham de Muynck	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3058 \| 22 February 2024

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Acknowledgement to reviewers Editorial Office	\| PDF
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi \| Vol 58, No 1 \| a3134 \| 12 November 2024

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Editorial - Special Collection: Biblical Theological investigations into the attribute of Gods wisdom

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