ACADEMIC PORTFOLIO Gert Jacobus Steyn (DD; DLitt) EVALUATION DATE: (Office use only) 1.BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH 1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION Surname STEYN First names GERT JACOBUS ID Number 620305 5079 085 Citizenshi p SOUTH AFRICAN Titl e Prof Female Male X Place of birth Wolmaransstad, SOUTH AFRICA Date of birth 5 March 1962 Population group Africa n Coloure d India n Whit e x Other (Please specify) Department NTW Position Head of Department & Full Professor Direct Telephone 083 236 9056 Direct Telefax 1
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ACADEMIC PORTFOLIO
Gert Jacobus Steyn (DD; DLitt)
EVALUATION DATE: (Office use only)
1.BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Surname STEYN
First names GERT JACOBUS ID Number 620305 5079 085
Citizenship SOUTH AFRICAN Title Prof Female Male X
Place of birth Wolmaransstad, SOUTH AFRICA Date of birth 5 March 1962
Population group African Coloured Indian White x Other
(Please specify)
Department NTW Position Head of Department &Full Professor
1MA Thesis rated 2nd best for the year at the University by the Faculty of Natural Sciences.
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1.3 WORK EXPERIENCE TO DATE [Permanent Full-time positions in bold]
Name of employer Capacity and/or type of workPeriodFrom (mm//yy to mm//yy)
University of Pretoria Head of Department
Full Professor: New Testament
Associate Professor: New Testament
Temporary Senior Research Assistant: Practical Theology
Nov 2010 - currently
Jan 2006 – currently
Feb 2003 – Dec 2005
Feb–Nov 1986
University of Johannesburg
(formerly R.A.U.)
Associate Professor: Ancient Greek
Temporary Senior Lecturer: Ancient Greek
Jan 2001-Jan 2003
Jan 1994–Dec 2000
Theological Education by Extension College, Jhb
Managing Director (Principal):2
Theological Seminary
Nov 1993-Dec 2000
John Wesley College, Pretoria Temporary Lecturer: New Testament Apr 2003 – Dec 2005Mar – Nov 1999
Federal Theological Seminary, Pietermaritzburg
Lecturer: New Testament & Greek3
(teach also Ethics and Church History)
Jan 1992 – Oct 1993
University of South Africa, Pretoria
Temporary, Full-time Junior Lecturer: New Testament
Jan 1987 – Jul 1990
2.TEACHING ACTIVITIES
2.1Courses presented [Only Univ of Pretoria courses listed]
Course Level (e.g. second year, Masters) Self developed(Yes or No)
OUN 241: Exegetical methods Second year, certificate YesOUN 341: General Epistles Third year, certificate YesONM 251: Exegetical methods Second year, diploma YesONM 351: General Epistles Third year, diploma Yes
2Appointment as Managing Director after two days of intensive psychometrical and personality evaluations by the Human Sciences Research Counsel to the ecumenical Theological Education by Extension College, consisting of different churches.3First appointment of a white Afrikaans-speaking male from the Dutch Reformed Church by the Federal Theological Seminary of Southern Africa in the former black township of Imbali, Pietermaritzburg.
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NTW 120: Matthew First (BA Theol) + second year (BTh), NoNTW 124: Mark First year, diploma NoONM/NTW 152: Synoptics First year, diploma / batchelors NoONM/NTW 154: Background First year, diploma / batchelors NoNTW 251: Luke Second year, batchelors YesNTW 253: Mark Second year, batchelors NoNTW 351: Matthew Third year, batchelors NoNTW 352: John Third year, batchelors NoNTW 353: John Third year, batchelors NoNTW 354: NT Ethics Third year, batchelors YesDCE 354: Ethics (interdisciplinary) Third year, batchelors YesNTW 454: Thessalonians Fourth year, batchelors NoNTW 700 (Lectured) Honours YesNTW 810-1: Revelation Masters (MDiv) NoNTW 810-2: General Epistles Masters (MDiv) YesNTW 860: (Themes) Masters (MDiv) YesNTW 871: NT Background Masters (MPhil) YesNTW 872: NT Introduction Masters (MPhil) YesNTW 881: Hermeneutics Masters (MPhil) YesNTW 882: Synoptics Masters (MPhil) YesNTW 803 (Lectured) Masters (MA Theol) YesNTW 893 (Thesis) Masters (MA Theol) YesNTW 804 (Self study + Thesis) Masters (MTh) YesNTW 805 (Main subject) Masters (MTh) YesNTW 806 (Auxiliary) Masters (MTh) YesNTW 896 (Thesis) Masters (MTh) Yes
2.2Other education and pedagogic courses presented
Course Year InstitutionNew Testament 2 (Corinthian Correspondence)
1987 - 1990 Unisa
New Testament 2 (Gospels & Acts) 1992 - 1993 Federal Theological Seminary of SANew Testament 3 (Paul: Romans) 1992 - 1993 Federal Theological Seminary of SANew Testament 1 (Course 321)Luke’s Gospel
1993 - 2000 Theological Education by Extension College
New Testament 2 (Course 322)Acts of the Apostles
1993 - 2000 Theological Education by Extension College
New Testament 1, 2, 3 (Exegesis) 1993 - 2000 Theological Education by Extension CollegeNew Testament 3 (Johannine literature & General Epistles)
1999, 2003-2005 John Wesley College
Greek AB 1994 - 2003 University of Johannesburg (R.A.U.)Greek 1 1994 - 2003 University of Johannesburg (R.A.U.)Classical Culture 1 1994 - 2003 University of Johannesburg (R.A.U.)
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Greek Honours (Prose) 1994 - 2003 University of Johannesburg (R.A.U.)Biblical Studies 3 (New Testament)(Revelation, Hebrews, 1 Peter)
“Inleidende Perspektiewe op Nuwe Testamentiese Etiek”. (Studiegids) Pretoria. 2009. 130pp “Hebreërs,” in Van Heerden, W (red), Woordwyser 2005. Pretoria: STN Drukkers. “Greek AB: An Introductory Course” (Study Guide) 1996. Johannesburg. 150pp. “Nood voor die deure van die kerk. Duiders vir Barmhartigheidsprediking uit Hand 3:1-10,” in: Van Aswegen, W H (ed)
1995, Nood voor die deure van die Kerk. ‘n Preekhulp. 1-11. Johannesburg: Sinodale Kommissie vir die diens van Barmhartigheid van die Ned Geref Kerk, Suid-Transvaal.
1996. Luke for Beginners: Introduction, Theology and Exegesis. Johannesburg. T.E.E. College. 236pp. 1990. Die Septuagint. Pretoria. University of Pretoria. 150pp.
4.OTHER TEACHING CONTRIBUTIONS
4.1 Membership of national and international bodiesList all the teaching associations or societies to which you belong.Name your
involvement, e.g. honorary member, founder member, full member, chairman,
president, secretary.
4.2 Visits to local and overseas universities as guest professor or lecturer in regard to teaching
All of the below on invitation
Germany – Regensburg(July 2011): University of Regensburg. Oberseminar. (Top postgraduate students). Lecture: Hebrews’ Angelology in the Light of Early Jewish Apocalyptic Imagery.
Netherlands – Nijmegen(July 2011): Radboud University. Co-supervisor for PhD student Finland – Joensuu(Oct 2010): University of Eastern Finland. Lecture 1st Years: Master’s students
lecture: Torah Quotations common to Philo of Alexandria and Luke-Acts – compared with available Intertexts
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Germany – Berlin (July 2010). Humboldt University of Berlin. Post-graduate colloquium on Early Chrsitianity. Lecture: The ending of Hebrews Reconsidered
Germany – Berlin (Dec 2007). Humboldt University of Berlin. Post-graduate colloquium Lecture: The reception of Ps 95(94):7-11 in Hebrews 3-4
Germany – Bonn (Dec 2007). Bonn University. Post-graduate colloquium Lecture: A quest for the Vorlage of the Explicit Quotations in Ad Hebraeos
South Africa – Johannesburg (Sep – Oct 1998). University of Johannesburg.Temporary Senior Lecturer: Biblical Studies 3rd year.
South Africa – Pretoria (Jul 1996). University of Pretoria.Temporary Senior Lecturer: New Testament 5th year (MDiv I)
4.3 Participation in national and international teaching associations, bodies, committees
List all memberships of associations and bodies, as well as teaching committees
(e.g. curriculum and assessment committees, teaching review committees, etc) in
which you participate.Name the type and extent of participation.
Faculty of Theology, Northwest University 2004 - 2011 Quality assurance reviewerDepartment of New Testament, Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State
2010 External review and assessment of NT Department
Mukhanyo Theological College 2006 Quality assurance reviewerInternational College of Bible and Missions 2004 Quality assurance reviewerFaculty of Theology, University of Pretoria 2006 - 2007 Organise and chair several
meetings on design of new curriculum
World Council of Churches Education Desk (Accra, Ghana)
2000 Strategic planning committee on extension education& ministerial formation
TEE Anglican Church East Africa (Nairobi, Kenya)
1999 Strategic planning committee on extension education
Global Ministries (Lesotho)
1998 Strategic planning committee on ministerial training
“Rudder meeting” [Presbyterian Church of Southern Africa (Johannesburg)]
1998 Strategic planning committee on ministerial formation
Bishop Gaul College (Harare, Zimbabwe)
1997 Assessment & 2-person review team. Assist with strategic plan.
Church Community Leadership Trust
(Port Elizabeth)
1997 Strategic planning committee on theological education in a transforming world
Native Ministries Programme, Vancouver School of Theology (Vancouver, Canada)
1997 Strategic planning committee on electronic media in extension education
University of South Africa (Unisa) 1997 Strategic planning committee on distance theological education
International TEENet: Vancouver, Canada 1997-2000 Executive memberSchool of Theology, University of Natal (Pietermaritzburg)
1996 Strategic planning committee on theological education
Technicon SA (Roodepoort) 1996 Strategic planning committee
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on distance education
Uniting Reformed Church (Dundee) 1996 Strategic planning committee on theological education
Oxen Ministries, Exeter, UK 1995-2000 Board of Honorary membersTEE East Africa: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania (Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania)
1995 Strategic planning committee on theological education by extension
Dutch Reformed Church (Southern Transvaal) 1995 Strategic planning committee on Theological Education
College of the Transfiguration (Grahamstown)
1994 Strategic planning committee on ministerial training
Kgolagano College (Gabarone, Botswana) 1994 & 1995
Assessment & sole reviewer. Lead strategic planning process.
South African Council of Theological Institutions (SACTE)
1993-2000 Appointed Member
Association of Southern African Theological Institutions (ASATI)
1993-2000 Apointed Member
Joint Board for the Diploma in Theology 1992-2000 Executive
5.POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
5.1 Supervision or co-supervision of students who have completed degrees: 6 PhD + 25 M’s(9 MDiv; 5 MA; 11 MTh)
Name of student
Degree/Title of dissertation/ thesis and
date completedSupervisor Co-super-
visor(s)Duration of
studies (years)
Chet William Cataldo
PhD (2006): “A Spiritual Portrait of a Believer”: A comparison between the emphatic “I” of Romans 7, Wesley and the Mystics
Prof GJ Steyn 3
Ju-Won Kim PhD (2007): Old Testament Quotations within the Context of Stephen’s Speech in Acts
Prof GJ Steyn 3
Hyukjung Kwon PhD (2007): The Reception of Psalm 118 in the New Testament: Application of a “New Exodus Motif”?
Prof GJ Steyn 3
Jongyoon Moon PhD (2008): Mark as Contributive Amanuensis of 1 Peter? An Inquiry into Mark’s Involvement in Light of First-Century Letter Writing.
Prof GJ Steyn 2
Guillaume Smit PhD (2010): “Marturia” in the Gospel of John – Towards an emerging, missional
Prof GJ Steyn 5
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ecclesiologyPaul Byeong Lee
PhD (2010): Malachi’s Eschatological Messenger’s Arrival Motif in Luke
Prof GJ Steyn 4
Catherine E Stanley
MA Theol(2003): The Relevance of the Message of Christ in the New Millennium[mini thesis]
Prof GJ Steyn 1
Ju-Won Kim MTh (2003) [Lecturing programme - Course work + research assignments]
Prof GJ Steyn
Hyukjung Kwon MTh (2003) [Lecturing programme - Course work + research assignments]
Prof GJ Steyn
Choon Sup Bae MA Theol(2004): A Quest for the meaning of “almah” / “parthenos” in Isaiah 7:14 and Matthew 1:23 [mini thesis]
Prof GJ Steyn 1
Byoung-Hun Kang
MA Theol (2005): Paul’s Mission Strategy for Corinth [mini thesis]
MA Bib Studies (2005): The Hermeneutic of the author of Hebrews as manifest in the Introductory Formulae and its implications for modern hermeneutics
Prof GJ Steyn 2
Peter Nagel MDiv (2005): The Function of Isa 6:9-10 within the Context of Mark 4:1-34 [mini-thesis]
Prof GJ Steyn 1
Peter Nagel MTh (2007): The Conceptual Connection between Theos and Kurios in Paul’s Corinthian correspondence against the Socio-Historical backdrop of first century Corinth
Prof GJ Steyn 2
Willie Rothman MDiv (2007): Die Apokaliptiese verskynsel: ‘n Oriëntasie tot die Bybelse apokaliptiek met ‘n algemene eksegetiese verwysing tot Openbaring 13:11-18[mini-thesis]
Prof GJ Steyn 1
Ronald Henry van der Bergh
MDiv (2007): A Textual Comparison of Hebrews 10:5a-7 and LXX Psalm 39:7-9[mini-
Prof GJ Steyn 1
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thesis]Johannes Mahne
MTh (2007): Rabbinic Methods of Interpretation in Hebrews 3-4
Prof GJ Steyn 3
Magrieta Susanna Bothe
MDiv (2008): 2 Korinthiërs 5:11-21 en die bedizening van die versoening – ‘n Verhoudingsgebaseerde teologie as opdrag aan die kerk [mini-thesis]
Prof GJ Steyn 1
Maartje van der Westhuizen
MDiv (2008):‘n Vergelyking tussen hedendaagse individualisme en Nuwe Testamentiese groepsgeoriënteerdheid – met spesifieke verwysing na Handelinge. Wat kan die kerk vandag oor die gemeenskap leer? [mini-thesis]
Prof GJ Steyn 1
Jae-Soon Kim MTh (2008):“The Prophet like Moses” Motif of Dt 18:15, 18 in John’s Gospel
Prof GJ Steyn 4
Gerrit Vosloo MDiv (2009):Ethical Implications of NT Atonement
Prof GJ Steyn 1
Ronald van der Bergh
MTh (2009):The Use of LXX Isaiah 45:23 in Romans 14:11
Prof GJ Steyn 2
Willem Esterhuizen
MTh (2009):Die Plek van die Kind Volgens Matteus 18:1-5 met Implikasies vir die Christelike Kerk Vandag
Prof GJ Steyn 4
Arthur Steenbok MTh (2010):Joh 17:1-26 uit ‘n sosiaal-wetenskaplike hoek: Imperatiewe vir Kerkeenheid uit die Triniteitseenheid?
Prof GJ Steyn 4
Pieter Rossouw MDiv (2010):'n Inter-testamentêre ondersoek na opheilemata in Matteus se 'Ons Vader'.
Prof GJ Steyn 1
Rudolph Scharneck
MDiv (2010):Oikos en Naos as heiligdom in Hebreërs en Openbaring
Prof GJ Steyn 1
Catharina Steenkamp
MTh (2011)Kerkeenheid in Efesiërs
Prof GJ Steyn 5
Gerrit Vosloo MTh (2011)The Abraham of Genesis and the Abraham of the New Testament
Prof GJ Steyn Dr Sias Meyer 2
Celeste Momberg
MTh (2011)Comparing baptism in Acts and Colossians
Prof GJ Steyn 2
Annette MDiv (2011) Prof GJ Steyn 1
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Potgieter Pneuma in the LXX Jeremiah, Baruch and the Epistula Jeremiah compared with John 3:8
5.2 Current post-graduate students: 13 PhD students from 7 countries + 3 Master’s
Name of student
Degree enrolled for and date of
first registration
Project title Supervisor Co-super-visor(s)
Year of registration
Peter Nagel(South Africa)
PhD Paul’s Concept of the Jewish God: Focusing on the Kurios and Theos Terms in the Explicit Citations
Prof GJ Steyn 2006
Terry Bleek(USA)
PhD The Inter-relationship of Theology, History and Literary Artistry in Acts 1:1-8:4
Prof GJ Steyn 2005
Ronald vd Bergh(South Africa)
PhD The Textual Tradition of the Greek and Latin Texts of Codex Bezae in the Quotations of Acts
Prof GJ Steyn 2009
Maria Karyakina(Russia)
PhD ‘Politeuma en uranois’: earthly values and heavenly society. Social analysis of Paul’s letter to Philippians.
Prof GJ Steyn 2008
Jae-Soon Kim(South Korea)
PhD Jacob’s Ladder in the NT
Prof GJ Steyn 2010
Jeff Borden(USA)
PhD The Structure of Hebrews
Prof GJ Steyn 2010
Drew Strait(USA)
PhD The Imperial Cult and Paul’s Missionsreden in the Acts of the Apostles
Prof GJ Steyn 2010
Dierk Mueller(Germany)
PhD Military imagery in Paul’s Letter to the Philippians?
Prof GJ Steyn 2010
Young Namgung(South Korea)
PhD Soteriological significance of quotations in Romans in the context of its epistolary framework
Prof GJ Steyn 2010
Phillip Dennis PhD “The Yoke of the Law” Prof GJ Steyn 2011
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(USA) in the Speeches of Peter and James (Acts 15)
Jonathan Nkoma(Malawi)
PhD Reinterpreting ‘mysterion’ in Mark
Prof GJ Steyn 2011
Jeremy Painter(USA)
PhD The Father and Son relationships in Hebrews
Prof GJ Steyn 2011 / 12
Harry Lassche(Netherlands)
PhD The formation of Hebrews’ Christology via his use of the OT
Prof JG van der Watt
Prof GJ Steyn
2011
Clarke P van der Walt
MTh The Interpretation of the LXX-Quotation of Habakkuk 1:5 in Acts 13:41
Prof GJ Steyn 2006
Chris Len de Wet MTh Guidelines to Early Christian Prophets: A Socio-Rhetorical Analysis of 1 Corinthians 14
Prof GJ Steyn 2006
Rudolph Scharneck
MTh The so-called Hymn of Moses in Revelation
Prof GJ Steyn 2011
6.RESEARCH FUNDING
6.1 Obtaining research funds (Optional)
Origin of research funds (e.g. contract research, THRIP, international funding organisations, other(s)
Title of research project or programme Duration
Money allocated (R) (Optional - exact amounts not required)
UP – Radboud UniversityStaff Exchange Programme
Torah quotations in the Corpus Philonicum and the New Testament
20116 weeks
Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung (Wiederaufnahme)
A Synopsis of textual variants on the Old Testament Quotations in the New Testament
2010 3 months
Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung (Wiederaufnahme)
Conclusion: A Quest for the LXX Vorlage of the explicit quotations in Hebrews
2007-20083 months
UP – University of Edinburgh Staff Exchange
A Quest for the LXX Vorlage of the explicit quotations in Hebrews(Dead Sea Scrolls)
20066 weeks
RDP Research Grant A Quest for the LXX Vorlage of the explicit quotations in Hebrews(Torah quotations)
200512 months
UP – Catholic University of Louvain Staff Exchange
A Quest for the LXX Vorlage of the explicit quotations in Hebrews(Dead Sea Scrolls)
20056 weeks
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RDP Research Grant A Quest for the LXX Vorlage of the explicit quotations in Hebrews(Quotations from the Prophets)
200412 months
RDP Research Grant A Quest for the LXX Vorlage of the explicit quotations in Hebrews(Psalm quotations)
200312 months
Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung
A Quest for the LXX Vorlage of the explicit quotations in Hebrews
2002-20039 months
RAU Faculty Research Bursary
A Quest for the LXX Vorlage of the explicit quotations in Hebrews
20026 months
RAU Faculty Research Bursary
SNTS Conference (Montreal, Canada)
20011 week
National Research Foundation Conferences: CBL (Louvain, Belgium) and SNTS (Tel Aviv, Isreal)
20002 weeks
RAU Faculty Research Bursary
SBL Conference (Orlando, USA) 19981 week
Vancouver School of Theology International Theological Education by Extension conference attendance (TEE and Technology II)
19981 week
RAU Faculty Research Bursary
International Theological Education by Extension conference attendance (TEE and Technology I)
19971 week
RAU Faculty Research Bursary
International Theological Education by Extension conference attendance (TEE and Technology I)
19971 week
National Research Foundation International conferences: CBL in Louvain, Belgium and SNTS in Strassbourg, France
19962 weeks
RAU Faculty Research Bursary
International conferences: CBL in Louvain, Belgium and SNTS in Strassbourg, France
19962 weeks
National Research Foundation Conference attendance and reading a paper: CBL in Louvain, Belgium
19941 week
Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD)
LXX Quotations in the Acts of the Apostles
1990 – 199114 months
Human Sciences Research Council for Doctoral Studies Abroad
LXX Quotations in the Acts of the Apostles
1990 – 199112 months
Human Sciences Research Council Human Sciences Research Council
Magister Artium in Ancient Greek 1987
7.RESEARCH OUTPUTS
Editorial positions
Editorial board of the International Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas Scientific Journal published by Cambridge University Press: New Testament Studies (2009 – 2011)
Sub-editor/Book Review editor: Neotestamentica [Vols 38-45.1: since 2004 – currently]. 15 editions of average 25 pages each
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Sub-editor/Book Review editor: Verbum et Ecclesia [2004-2005]; Editorial Board Translator and Greek language editor on the Bible Society of South Africa for the new
Afrikaans Bible translation [since 2005]: Translations from Greek into Afrikaans (Hebrews; Baruch; Epistle of Jeremiah)
Editorial board: Nederduitse Gereformeerde Teologiese Tydskrif [since 2003] Eitorial Board of “Lewende Woorde” (‘Living Words’) – a journal that promotes the sermon
as art form [1995-2000] Founder and editor: The T.E.E. Journal [1997-2000] Religious Column – Unisa Staff Bulletin [1988–1990]
7.1 Publications in peer-reviewed or refereed journals [50]
(2012)
i. Torah Quotations common to Philo of Alexandria and the Gospels of Mark and Matthew –Journal of Septuagint and Cognate Studies
ii. Die Duisternis as Mag in die Nuwe Testament. HTS Theological Studies 68/1iii. The Ending of Hebrews Reconsidered –Zeitschrift für die neutestamentliche Wissenschaft 103.1
2011
1. “On Earth as it is in Heaven…”: The heavenly sanctuary motif in Heb 8:5 and its textual connection with the “shadowy copy” of LXX Exod 25:40. HTS Theological Studies 67/1, Art. #885, 6 pages. DOI: 10.4102/hts.v67i1.885.
2. Hebrews’ Angelology in the Light of Early Jewish Apocalyptic Imagery. Acta Patristica et Byzantina 21/ Journal of Early Christian History 1.2 (Nov 2011)
2009
3. Notes on Ps 101 (LXX) and Ps 103 (LXX) in Hebrews 1 in the light of evidence from the Dead Sea Scrolls and Papyrus Bodmer XXIV. Acta Patristica et Byzantina 20, 384-406.
4. Septuagint Terminology as Christian Concepts in Hebrews. Journal for Semitics 18/2, 583-607.5. “Perfecting Knowledge and Piety” (Philo, Contempl. 3,25). Similarities between Philo’s Therapeutae and
Lukan Early Christianity. Neotestamentica 43/2, 178-202.2008
6. “Beautiful but Tough!” A comparison of LXX Esther, Judith and Susanna. Journal for Semitics 17/1, 156-181.
7. An Overview of the Extent and Diversity of Methods Utilised by the Author of Hebrews when Using the Old Testament. Neotestamentica 42 (2), 327-352.
20077.Attempting a first translation of the Septuagint Psalms into Afrikaans. Problems and Challenges. In die
Skriflig 41/3, 457-478.
8.Die Vita Christiana volgens Hebreërs 10:19-25. Eksegetiese kantaantekeninge. Nederduitse Gereformeerde Teologiese Tydskrif 48/3&4, 612-620.
9. Riglyne vir ‘n verantwoordelike Nuwe Testamentiese Verstaan in die Homoseksualiteitsdebat. Deel 1: ‘n Komplekse Saak. Verbum et Ecclesia 28/1, 280-300.
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10. Riglyne vir ‘n verantwoordelike Nuwe Testamentiese Verstaan in die Homoseksualiteitsdebat. Deel 2: Die Nuwe Testamentiese Tekste. Verbum et Ecclesia 28/2, 622-638.
2006
11. Die NG Kerk se Identiteitskrisis. Deel II: Huidige bewegings, tendense of mutasies. Nederduitse Gereformeerde Teologiese Tydskrif 47 (4), 661-676.
12.“The occurrence of Ps 118(117):6 in Hebrews 13:6. Possible liturgical origins?” Neotestamentica 40/1, 119-134.
13.Identiteit en seksualiteit in die Nuwe Testament. Verbum et Ecclesia 27 (1), 131-154.2005
14. Die NG Kerk se Identiteitskrisis. Deel I:Aanloop, terreine van beinvloeding en reaksies. Ned Geref Teologiese Tydskrif46/3&4, 550-559.
15. Reconciliation in the General Epistles? Verbum et Ecclesia 26 (1), 205-221.2004
16. The Vorlage of Ps 45:6-7(44:7-8) in Heb 1:8-9. FS Andries Breytenbach. HTS 60 (3), 1085-1103.17. The Future of T.E.E. in the Light of Its Weaknesses. Missionalia 32 (1), 3-22.
2003
18. Some observations about the Vorlage of Ps 8,5-7 in Heb 2,6-8. Verbum et Ecclesia 24(2), 493-514.19. Addressing an angelomorphic christological myth in Hebrews? HTS 59(4), 1107-1128.20. Psalm 2 in Hebrews. Neotestamentica 37(2), 262-282.
2002
21. A Note on the Vorlage of the Citation in Heb 4,4. Ekklesiastikos Pharos 84, 43-50.22. The Vorlage of the Melchizedek phrases in Heb 7:1-4. Acta Patristica et Byzantina 13, 207-223.
2001
23. Teaching Ancient Greek in Africa: The quest for a new approach. Ekklesiastikos Pharos 83, 364-381.24. Interpreting the Scriptures in Africa - Then and Now. Ekklesiastikos Pharos 83, 350-363.25. Jesus-Sayings in Hebrews. Ephemerides Theologicae Lovanienses 77 (4), 433-440.
2000
26. A Quest for the Vorlage of the Song of Moses (Dt 32) Quotations in Hebrews. Neotestamentica 34 (2), 263-272.
1999
27. "apo tou pneumatos..." (Ac 2:17,18): What is being poured out? Neotestamentica 33 (2), 391-398.28. "Angel Factories" and "Church Cloning": Thoughts on the viability of T.E.E. for the next millenium.
Ministerial Formation 85 (April), 51-60. (Reprinted in The T.E.E. Journal 4 (2000), 117-135).1998
29. A Note on Translating and Interpreting "…glōssai hōsei puros…"(Ac 2:3). Ekklesiastikos Pharos 80 (1), 21-27.
30. T.E.E. College (Southern Africa). A Case Study: Encountering technology in an African context. The T.E.E. Journal 2, 99-103.
1997
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31. The place of the T.E.E. College in a Transitionary Southern Africa. The T.E.E. Journal 1, 1-10.32. Enkele opmerkings oor Christologiese Skrifinterpretasie as hermeneutiese sleutel van die Nuwe
Testamentiese skrywers. Skrif en Kerk 18 (1), 146-153. 1996
33. Luke's use of Mimesis? Re-opening the debate. Ekklesiastikos Pharos 78 (1&2), 26-34.34. Pretexts of the second table of the Decalogue and early Christian intertexts. Neotestamentica 30 (2), 451-
464.35. Nood voor die deure van die kerk: Duiders vir barmhartigheidsprediking uit Hd 3:1-10. Nederduitse
36. Some Figures of Style in the Epistle to Philemon: Their Contribution Towards the Persuasive Nature of the Epistle.Ekklesiastikos Pharos 77 (1-2), 64-80.
37. LXX-Sitate in die Petrus- en Paulusredes van Handelinge. Skrif en Kerk 16, 125-141. 1991
38. A short reply to the reaction of Prof Bauckham on "The occurrence of `Kainam' in Luke's genealogy: Evidence of Septuagint influence? Ephemerides Theologicae Lovanienses 67 (1), 103-104.
1990
39. Intertextual similarities between Septuagint pretexts and Luke's Gospel. Neotestamentica 24 (2), 229-246.
40. Die stand van LXX-navorsing in die RSA (1978-1989) en die belang hiervan vir die NT-wetenskap. Theologia Evangelica 23 (2), 7-14.
1989
41. The occurrence of `Kainam' in Luke's Genealogy: Evidence of Septuagint Influence? Ephemerides Theologicae Lovanienses 65 (4), 409-11.
42. Die manifestering van LXX-invloed in die `Sondergut-Lukas'. Hervormde Teologiese Studies 45 (4), 864-873.
43. Die Ou Griekse Vertaling (Septuagint). Deel 2: 'n Kort oorsig oor die ontwikkelingsgeskiedenis en bestaande teksteorieë. Theologia Evangelica 22 (3), 2-13.
44. Die Ou Griekse Vertaling (Septuagint). Deel 1: 'n Kort oorsig oor die moontlike ontstaansgeskiedenis. Theologia Evangelica 22 (2), 9-18.
1988
45. Die eksegetisering van Ou-Testamentiese stof in die Nuwe Testament. Enkele probleme en 'n moontlike model. Theologia Evangelica 20 (3), 29-37.
7.2 Books and/or chapters in books
BOOKS1. [2011] A Quest for the Assumed Septuagint Vorlage of the Explicit Quotations in Hebrews. Göttingen:
Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht. 470pp.2. [2010] Psalms and Hebrews (Co-editor with D.J. Human), London: T&T Clark. 300pp.3. [2009] “From Jesus to Justin: FS University of Pretoria”. Neotestamentica 43. (Editor), 270pp
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4. [2005] Friendship and Love where there were none. Biblical Perspectives on Reconciliation. (with J. Van der Watt & D. Human),Pretoria: ISWEN. 147pp.
5. [1995] Septuagint Quotations in the Context of the Petrine and Pauline Speeches of the Acta Apostolorum . Kampen: Kok Pharos. 290pp.
CHAPTERS IN BOOKS [20] 2011 (completed – in printing process)
1. “Fire as Prophecy? The relation between Fire and Prophecy as Theophany in the Septuagint and with reference to the Revelation of John,” in: Nobilo, F (ed) <Conference Proceedings, Brussels 2010>
2. “Can we reconstruct an early text form of the LXX from the quotations of Philo of Alexandria and the New Testament? Torah Quotations overlapping between Philo and Galatians as a Test Case”, in Kreuzer, S (ed) <Conference Proceedings, Wuppertal 2010>. WUNT
20113. The Eschatology of Hebrews as understood within a cultic setting, in: Frey, J &Van der Watt, J G (eds),
Eschatology in the New Testament. (WUNT) Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck.4. “Opstanding in die Sinoptiese Evangelies”, in Vos, C J A & Human, D J (eds), Vaste Rots op wie ek bou,
Wellington: Lux Verbi, 261–283.5. “Messiaanse Tekste” in die Nuwe Testament, in Vos, C J A & Human, D J (eds), Vaste Rots op wie ek bou,
Wellington: Lux Verbi, 181–196.
20106. “Comparing Manuscripts with Manuscripts. Thoughts on the Compilation of a Synopsis of Textual
Variants in the Old Testament Quotations in the New Testament”, in Kreuzer, S; Karrer, M & Sigismund, M (eds), Von der Septuaginta zum Neuen Testament. Textgeschichtliche Eröterungen (Berlin: De Gruyter, 2010) 211 – 226.
7. Some possible intertextual influences from the Jewish Scriptures on the (moral) language of Hebrews, in Van der Watt, J G & Zimmermann, R (eds), Moral Language in the New Testament (WUNT 296; Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck, 311–329.
8. “Two New Testament Papyri on the Quotations in Hebrews and their possible value in the reconstruction of LXX texts,” in Kraus, W & Karrer, M (eds) Die Septuaginta – Texte, Theologien, Einflüsse(WUNT 252; Tübingen: Mohr), 238-255.
9. “The reception of Ps 95 in Hebrews 3-4,” in Human, D J & Steyn, G J (eds), Psalms and Hebrews: Studies in Reception (Library of Biblical Studies 527; London: T & T Clark). 194-228.
200910. “Quotations from the Minor Prophets in Hebrews,” in: Cook, J (ed), Septuagint and Reception. Essays
prepared for the Association for the Study of the Septuagint in South Africa (S.VT 127; Leiden: Brill, 2009), 119-140.
2008 11. “Misunderstanding, Irony and Mistaken Identity in References to Jesus as Kurios in John’s Gospel,” in:
Verheyden, J; Van der Watt, J G & Van Belle, G (eds), Miracles and Imagery in Luke and John. FS Ulrich Busse (Louvain: Peeters Press, 2008), 141-160.
12. “Which LXX are we talking about in New Testament scholarship? Two examples from Hebrews,” in: Karrer, M & Kraus, W (eds), Die Septuaginta – Texte, Kontexte, Lebenswelten (WUNT 219; Tübingen: Mohr, 2008), 297-307.
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2007
13. “Deuteronomy in Hebrews,” in: Moyise, S & Menken, M M J (eds), Deuteronomy in the New Testament (London: T & T Clark, 2007), 152-168.
14. Identiteit en seksualiteit in die Nuwe Testament, in: Human, DJ & Vos CJA (eds), Liefde is die grootste. Oor erotiek en seksualiteit. Pretoria: Protea Bookshop, 138-160.
15. Riglyne vir ‘n verantwoordelike Nuwe Testamentiese Verstaan in die Homoseksualiteitsdebat, in: Human, DJ & Vos CJA (eds), Liefde is die grootste. Oor erotiek en seksualiteit. Pretoria: Protea Bookshop, 172-204.
2006
16. “Driven by Conviction and Attitude. Ethical dimensions in the Acts of the Apostles,” in: Van der Watt, J G (ed), Identity, Ethics, and Ethos in the New Testament (BZNW 141; Berlin: Walter de Gruyter, 2006), 135-166.
13. “Torah Quotations common to Philo, Hebrews, Clemens Romanus and Justin Martyr: What is the common denominator?”In: Breytenbach, C; Thom, J C; Punt, J (eds), The New Testament Interpreted: Essays in Honour of Bernard C. Lategan (Supplements Novum Testamentum 124; Leiden: EJ Brill, 2006), 135-151.
2005
14.“Soteriological Perspectives in Luke's Gospel,” in: Van der Watt, J. (ed), Salvation in the New Testament : Perspectives on Soteriology (NTSuppl; Leiden: Brill, 2005), 47-71.
15. A framework for Reconciliation in the General Epistles, in: Van der Watt, Jan; Human, Dirk & Steyn, Gert (eds), Friendship and Love where there were none. Biblical Perspectives on Reconciliation, 123-134. Pretoria: ISWEN.
2004
16. “Notes on the Vorlage of the Amos Quotations in Acts,” in: Breytenbach, Cilliers & Schröter, Jens (hrsg),Die Apostelgeschichte und die hellenistische Geschichtsschreibung. Festchrift für Eckard Plümacher zu seinem 65. Geburtstag. (Ancient Judaism & Christianity 57. Arbeiten zur Geschichte des Antiken Judentums und des Urchristentums; Leiden: Brill, 2004), 59-81.
2000
17. The value of Greek for church ministry, in: Hendrickx, B J (ed), Hellenism in Africa,74-82. Johannesburg: RAU University Press.
1997
18. Luke's use of Mimesis? Re-opening the debate, in: Tuckett, C M (ed), The Scriptures in the Gospels (BETL 131). (Congress Volume of Papers delivered at the Colloquium Biblicum Lovaniense 51st Congress, August 1996), 551-558. Leuven: Peeters University Press.
1996
19. “Reflections on ‘to onoma tou kuriou’ in 1 Corinthians.” in: Bieringer, R (ed),The Corinthian Correspondence (Congress Volume of Papers delivered at the Colloquium Biblicum Lovaniense 49 Congress, August 1994) (BETL 125; Leuven: Peeters University Press, 1996), 479-490.
1995
20. Nood voor die deure van die kerk. Duiders vir Barmhartigheidsprediking uit Hand 3:1-10, in: Van Aswegen, W H (ed) 1995, Nood voor die deure van die Kerk. ‘n Preekhulp. 1-11. Johannesburg: Sinodale
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Kommissie vir die diens van Barmhartigheid van die Ned Geref Kerk, Suid-Transvaal.
7.3 Published full-length conference papers/keynote addresses
20111. “On Earth as it is in Heaven…”: The heavenly sanctuary motif in Heb 8:5 and its textual
connection with the “shadowy copy” (uJpodeivgmati kai; skia) of LXX Exod 25:40. HTS Theological Studies 66 [Paper read at the Joint Theological Conference (NTSSA), Stellenbosch, Jul 2009]
2. Hebrews’ Angelology in the Light of Early Jewish Apocalyptic Imagery. Acta Patristica et Byzantina 21 [Paper read at the Conference on Angels in the NT, Pretoria, Sep 2009 AND at as Guest Lecture at the University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu, Oct 2010]
20103. “Two New Testament Papyri on the Quotations in Hebrews and their possible value in the
reconstruction of LXX texts,” in Kraus, W & Karrer, M (eds) Die Septuaginta – Texte, Theologien, Einflüsse(WUNT 252; Tübingen: Mohr), 238-255. [Paper read at the Conference on “Die Septuaginta: Texte – Theologien, Geschichte”, Wuppertal, Germany, Jul 2008]
4. “The reception of Ps 95 in Hebrews 3-4,” in Human, D J & Steyn, G J (eds), Psalms and Hebrews: Studies in Reception (Library of Biblical Studies 527; London: T & T Clark). 194-228 [Paper read at the “Pro Psalms Seminar on The Reception of the Psalms in Hebrews, Pretoria, Aug 2006 AND at the Doktoranden und Habilitanden Colloquium, Berlin, Germany, Dec 2007]
20095. “Quotations from the Minor Prophets in Hebrews,” in: Cook, J (ed), Septuagint and Reception. Essays
prepared for the Association for the Study of the Septuagint in South Africa (S.VT 127; Leiden: Brill, 2009), 119-140. [Paper read at the Annual LXX Conference, Stellenbosch, Nov 2008]
6. Notes on Ps 101 (LXX) and Ps 103 (LXX) in Hebrews 1 in the light of evidence from the Dead Sea Scrolls and Papyrus Bodmer XXIV. Acta Patristica et Byzantina 20, 384-406. [Paper read at the Annual LXX Conference, Stellenbosch, Jul 2009]
7. Septuagint Terminology as Christian Concepts in Hebrews. Journal for Semitics 18/2, 583-607. [Paper read at the Conference on “‘Praeparatio evangelica’ in the Septuagint?”, Pretoria, Nov 2006]
8. “Perfecting Knowledge and Piety” (Philo, Contempl. 3,25). Similarities between Philo’s Therapeutae and Lukan Early Christianity. Neotestamentica 43/2, 178-202. [Paper read at the Conference on Reconstructing Early Christianity, Pretoria, Aug 2004]
20089. “Which LXX are we talking about in New Testament scholarship? Two examples from
Hebrews,” in: Karrer, M & Kraus, W (eds), Die Septuaginta – Texte, Kontexte, Lebenswelten (WUNT 219; Tübingen: Mohr, 2008), 297-307. [Paper read at the Septuaginta Deutsch Conference, Wuppertal, Germany, Jul 2006]
10. “Beautiful but Tough!” A comparison of LXX Esther, Judith and Susanna. Journal for Semitics 17/1, 156-181. [Paper read at the Annual LXX Conference, Potchefstroom, Nov 2007]
11. An Overview of the Extent and Diversity of Methods Utilised by the Author of Hebrews when Using the Old Testament. Neotestamentica 42 (2), 327-352. [Paper read at the Annual NTSSA Conference, Johannesburg, Apr 2008]
2007
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12. Attempting a first translation of the Septuagint Psalms into Afrikaans. Problems and Challenges. In die Skriflig 41/3, 457-478. [Paper read at the Conference on Bible Translation in Africa, Pietermaritzburg, Oct 2005]
200613. “Driven by Conviction and Attitude. Ethical dimensions in the Acts of the Apostles,” in: Van der Watt, J
G (ed), Identity, Ethics, and Ethos in the New Testament (BZNW 141; Berlin: Walter de Gruyter, 2006), 135-166. [Paper read at the New Testament Ethics Conference, Pretoria, Aug 2005]
14. Hebrews’ use of Deuteronomy, in Moyise, S & Menken, M M J (eds), Deuteronomy in the New Testament, London: T & T Clark [Paper read at the SNTS, Barcelona, Spain, 2004]
15. Torah Quatations common to Philo, Hebrews, Clemens Romanos and Justin Martyr: What is the common denominator?In: Breytenbach, CJ, Thom, J, Punt, J (eds), The New Testament Interpreted: Essays in Honour of Bernard C. Lategan (Biblical Interpretation Series). Leiden: EJ Brill. (Forthcoming: Completed and submitted). [Paper read at the Alexander von Humboldt Kolleg, Stellenbosch, 2004]
200516. A framework for Reconciliation in the General Epistles, in: Van der Watt, Jan; Human, Dirk & Steyn,
Gert (eds), Friendship and Love where there were none. Biblical Perspectives on Reconciliation, 123-134. Pretoria: ISWEN. [Paper read at the Arts and Reconciliation Conference, Pretoria 2005]
17. Reconciliation in the General Epistles? Verbum et Ecclesia 26 (1), 205-221. [Paper read at the Arts and Reconciliation Conference, Pretoria 2005]
18. Soteriological Perspectives in Luke's Gospel, in: Van der Watt, J. (ed), Salvation in the New Testament : Perspectives on Soteriology (NTSuppl), [47-71]. Leiden: Brill. [Paper read at the Soteriology conference, Pretoria, 2003]
19. The use and interpretation of Psalm 118(117):6 in Hebrews 13:6. Neotestamentica 39 [Paper read at the annual NTSSA conference, Bloemfontein]
20. P114 and the citation from Ps 45(44) in Heb 1:9. Ekklesiastikos Pharos [Paper read at the Colloquium Biblicum Lovaniense Conference, Louvain, 2004]
21. Philo’s Therapeutae and early Christianity. Acta Patristica et Byzantina 16 [Paper read at the Conference on Reconstructing Early Christianity, Hammanskraal, Pretoria]
2004
22. The Future of T.E.E. in the Light of Its Weaknesses. Missionalia 32 (1), 3-22. [Keynote address on T.E.E. College, graduation ceremony, 2000]
2003
23. Addressing an angelomorphic christological myth in Hebrews? HTS 59(4), 1107-1128. [Paper read at the Annual NTSSA Conference]
24. Psalm 2 in Hebrews. Neotestamentica 37(2), 262-282. [Paper read at the OT in NT conference, Pietermaritzburg]
25. Some observations about the Vorlage of Ps 8,5-7 in Heb 2,6-8. Verbum et Ecclesia 24(2), 493-514. [Paper read at the Doktoranden und Habilitanden Colloquium in Berlin and in Münster, Germany]
2002
26. A Note on the Vorlage of the Citation in Heb 4,4. Ekklesiastikos Pharos 84, 43-50. [Paper read at the Hebraertagung Conference, Wuppertal, Germany]
27. The Vorlage of the Melchizedek phrases in Heb 7:1-4. Acta Patristica et Byzantina 13, 207-223. [Paper read at the Annual NTSSA Conference]
2001
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28. Interpreting the Scriptures in Africa - Then and Now. Ekklesiastikos Pharos 83, 350-363. [Paper read at the 2nd conference on Hellenism in Africa, Johannesburg, 2001]
29. Jesus-Sayings in Hebrews. Ephemerides Theologicae Lovanienses 77 (4), 433-440. [Paper read at the Colloquium Biblicum Lovaniense, 2000, Louvain, Belgium]
2000
30. A Quest for the Vorlage of the Song of Moses (Dt 32) Quotations in Hebrews. Neotestamentica 34 (2), 263-272. [Paper read at the NTSSA and the SNTS, 2000, Montreal, Canada]
31. The value of Greek for church ministry, in: Hendrickx, B J (ed), Hellenism in Africa,74-82. Johannesburg: RAU. [Paper read at the conference on Hellenism in Africa, Johannesburg, 2000]
1998
32. T.E.E. College (Southern Africa). A Case Study: Encountering technology in an African context. The T.E.E. Journal 2, 99-103. [Paper read at the TEE and Technology Conference, 1998, Vancouver, Canada]
1997
33. The place of the T.E.E. College in a Transitionary Southern Africa. The T.E.E. Journal 1, 1-10. [Paper read at the graduation ceremony of T.E.E. College as guest speaker, Johannesburg, 1997]
34. Luke's use of Mimesis? Re-opening the debate, in: Tuckett, C M (ed), The Scriptures in the Gospels (BETL 131). (Congress Volume of Papers delivered at the Colloquium Biblicum Lovaniense 51st Congress, August 1996, Louvain, Belgium), 551-558. Leuven: Peeters University Press.{Longer version: Ekklesiastikos Pharos 78 (1&2), 26-34}
1996
35. Reflections on ‘to onoma tou kuriou’ in 1 Corinthians. in: Bieringer, R (ed),The Corinthian Correspondence (BETL 125). (Congress Volume of Papers delivered at the Colloquium Biblicum Lovaniense 49 Congress, August 1994, Louvain, Belgium), 479-490. Leuven: Peeters University Press.
36. Pretexts of the second table of the Decalogue and early Christian intertexts. Neotestamentica 30 (2), 451-464. [Paper read at the NTSSA]
1990
37. Intertextual similarities between Septuagint pretexts and Luke's Gospel. Neotestamentica 24 (2), 229-246. [Paper read at the NTSSA 1990]
7.4 Non-refereed publications or popular articlesUNPUBLISHED THESES
Unpublished Theses 1989: Ordained ministry admission thesis: “Die gebruik van LXX materiaal deur die NT skrywers: ‘n
Forschungsbericht” (The use of LXX material by the writers of the NT: A Forschungsbericht). 1988: Masters Thesis (Greek): “LXX invloed op die taal en styl van die Lukas-evangelie” (LXX influence on
the language and style of Luke’s Gospel). 1986: BD III mini-thesis (New Testament): "’n Eksegetiese studie van die LXX aanhaling in Matteus 1:23"
(An exegetical study of the LXX quotation in Matthew 1:23).
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SERMONS
2001
1. Op Pad, met 'n Ompad, op God se Pad. Lewende Woorde 9, 22-24.2. In die kunsgallery van God. Lewende Woorde 9 (2001), 38-40.3. Boodskappers van God. Lewende Woorde 9 (2001), 43-45. 4. Nie soos mense sonder Hoop nie! Lewende Woorde 9 (2001), 51-53.5. Die Gees maak Lewend. Lewende Woorde 9 (2001), 60-63.
2000
6. Jou kruis word 'n ontmoetingspunt tussen jou en God. Lewende Woorde 8 (2000), 42-45.7. Volg My…! Lewende Woorde 8 (2000), 69-72.8. As God sê: 'Nee!' Lewende Woorde 8 (2000), 109-111.9. 'n Koersverandering lei tot gesindheidsverandering. Lewende Woorde 8 (2000), 133-134.10. God is getrou. Ons God hou sy geloftes. Lewende Woorde 8 (2000), 145-148.
1998
11. Genade Here, Ons is Soos Gras! Lewende Woorde 6/1 (1998), 14-16.12. Gehenna, Golgotha en Gauteng. Lewende Woorde 6/1 (1998), 19-22.
1. Hiebert, J.V. Robert. “Translation Is Required”. The Septuagint in Retrospect and Prospect (SCS 56). Atlanta: SBL Scholarly Press, 2010. Review of Biblical Literature (2011).
2. Thomas, C. Adrian. A Case for Mixed-Audience with Reference to the Warning Passages in the Book of Hebrews. New York/Washington: Peter Lang, 2008. Review of Biblical Literature (2009).
3. Speckman, M.T. A Biblical Vision for Africa’s Development? Pietermaritzburg: Cluster Publications, 2007. Neotestamentica 43/1 (2009), 227-229.
4. Koet, B. Dreams and Scripture in Luke-Acts. Collected Essays (Biblical Exegesis & Theology 42), Leuven: Peeters Press, 2006. Neotestamentica 42/1 (2008).
5. Jaroš, Karl (Hrsg), Das Neue Testament nach den ältesten griechischen Handschriften. CD ROM. Ruhpolding-Mainz: Verlag Franz Philipp Rutzen, 2006. CDRom. Neotestamentica 41/1 (2007)
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6. Phillips, Thomas (ed). Acts and Ethics. Sheffield: Phoenix Press, 2005. Review of Biblical Literature (3/2007) &Neotestamentica (2007)
7. Borgman, Paul. The Way according to Luke: Hearing the Whole Story of Luke-Acts. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2006. Review of Biblical Literature (12/2006)
8. Jung, Chang-Wook. The Original Language of the Lukan Infancy Narrative (JSNTS 267). London: T&T Clark, 2004. Review of Biblical Literature (1/2006).
9. McComiskey, D. S. Lukan Theology in the Light of the Gospel’s Literary Structure. Carlisle: Paternoster , 2004. Review of Biblical Literature (7/2006)
10. Longenecker, Richard. N. (ed.), Contours of Christology in the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2005. Review of Biblical Literature (4/2006)
11. McLay, R. Timothy. The Use of the Septuagint in New Testament Research. Grand Rapids, 2003. Verbum et Ecclesia(2005) and Neotestamentica (2005).
12. Gorman, Michael J. Apostle of the Crucified Lord. A Theological Introduction to Paul and His Letters. Grand Rapids 2004. Verbum et Ecclesia (2005)
13. Coetzee, Japie. Ek en die Bybel op soek na die waarheid. Stellenbosch 2004. DieBeeld(2004).14. Le Grys, Alan. Preaching to the Nations. The Origins of Mission in the Early Church. London: SPCK, 1998.
xx + 220pp. Missionalia(2004).15. Trenchard, Warren C. (ed). A Concise Dictionary of New Testament Greek. Cambridge: CUP, 2003. Pp.
xvii + 177. Neotestamentica38 (2004)16. Strecker, Georg 1993. Minor Agreements. Göttingen: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht. Neotestamentica 29/1
(1995), 135-138.
PUBLISHED REPORTS ON THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION
1. Using Theological Education by Extension (TEE) in order to be "fully qualified and equipped…" (2 Tim 3:17). 1999 Annual Report, Trinity Church, New York.
2. 10,000 student assignments a year at TEE College (Southern Africa). The Anitepam Bulletin, April 1997, 6-7.3. The place of the TEE College in a Transitionary Southern Africa. The TEE Journal 1 (1997), 1-10.4. TEEC - 18 Years of Equipment for the Ministry. Congregational Chronicle, June 1994, p.8.5. Building Bridges for a Better Future. The Link 2/3 (1995), 1-2.6. TEE College (Southern Africa): Report during the East Africa Anglican TEE consultation (29 July - 2 August
1995), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. New York: Trinity Church.7. Two decades of Theological Education by Extension in Southern Africa. Where are we today? The Link 3/1
(1995), 2+12.
8.OTHER SCHOLARLY RESEARCH-BASED CONTRIBUTIONS
8.1 Participation in conferences, workshops and short courses - specify type of contribution
I attended at read papers (listed below) at several conferences in Africa (South Africa, Botswana, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Lesotho, Kenya, Ghana), in Europe (Romania, Austria, Germany, France, Belgium, Sweden, England, Scotland, Spain, Finland), in North America (USA, Canada) and the Middle East (Israel, Turkey) where I presented papers at several of these occasions.
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Conferences attended dealt with a range of topics within New Testament Studies, Early Christianity, Ancient Greek, Semitics, strategies and methods of theological education, distance education, electronic media in education, Christian education, networking, strategic planning and on prison ministry.
I also arranged a number of academic conferences:
Conferences on Exegesis at the Theological Education by Extension College (1998-2000) Conference at the University of Johannesburg (RAU) on “Keys to unlock the Future,” 2001) Conference on “Early Christianity” at the University of Pretoria (2004) The Annual Conference of the New Testament Society of SA, hosted by UP (2005) National Conferences on the Septuagint (LXX) (2006; 2009) A conference on “Angels and Spirits in the New Testament” (2009) An 80th Anniversary conference in Honour of A B du Toit on “Reflecting on Romans” (2011)
Provide full details of participation in national and international conferences etc
8.1.1National Conferences (Listed only 1995 – 2011)
Place Conference Date Topic of paper
Pretoria Reflecting on Romans Sep 11 Torah Quotations common to Philo of Alexandria and Paul’s Letter to the Romans
Stellenbosch LXX Annual Conference Aug 11 Isaiah Quotations in Matthew's Gospel compared to the Septuagint and the Dead Sea Scrolls
Stellenbosch RSA, Belgium and Netherlands on Power in the NT
Jan 11 The Power of Darkness in the NT
Pretoria Angels in the NT Conference
Sep 09 Hebrews’ Angelology in the Light of Early Jewish Apocalyptic Imagery
Stellenbosch Joint Conference (NTSSA) Jul 09 On Earth as it is in Heaven…”: The heavenly sanctuary motif in Heb 8:5 and its textual connection with the “shadowy copy” (hupodeigmati kai skia) of LXX Exod 25:40
Stellenbosch LXX Annual Conference Jul 09 Notes on Ps 101 (LXX) and Ps 103 (LXX) in Hebrews 1 in the light of evidence from the Dead Sea Scrolls and Papyrus Bodmer XXIV
Stellenbosch LXX Annual Conference Nov 08 Quotations from the Minor Prophets in Hebrews
Stellenbosch LXX Annual Conference Aug 08 A Quest for the Vorlage of the Explicit Quotations in Ad Hebraeos (Conclusion)
Johannesburg NTSSA Apr 08 An Overview of the Extent and Diversity of Methods Utilised by the Author of Hebrews when Using the Old Testament
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Potchefstroom LXX Annual Conference Nov 07 “Beautiful but Tough!” A comparison of LXX Esther, Judith and Susanna
Pretoria ‘Praeparatio evangelica’ in the Septuagint?
Nov 06 Septuagint terminology as Christian theological concepts in Hebrews
Pretoria Pro Psalms Seminar: The Reception of the Psalms in Hebrews
Aug 06 The reception of Ps 95(94):7-11 in Hebrews 3-4
Pietermaritzburg Bible Translation in Africa Oct 05 Translating the Septuagint Psalms into Afrikaans
Pretoria New Testament Ethics Aug 05 Ethical perspectives in the Acts of the Apostles
Bloemfontein NTSSA Apr 05 The use and interpretation of Ps 118(117):6in Hebrews 13:6
Pretoria Reconstructing Early Christianity
Aug 04 Philo’s Therapeutae and Early Christianity
Pietermaritzburg NTSSA Apr 03 Addressing an angelomorphic christological myth in Hebrews 1?
Pietermaritzburg The OT in the New Apr 03 Psalm 2 in Hebrews
Pretoria Soteriology Conference Aug 02 Soteriological perspectives from Luke’s Gospel
Durban Mythology and the New Testament
May 02 Hebrews 1 and an angelomorphic myth
Pretoria NTSSA Apr 01 Teaching Ancient Greek in Africa: The quest for a new approach
Johannesburg TEEC Graduation (Guest Speaker)
Mar 01 The Future of TEE in the light of its weaknesses
Johannesburg Keys to the future of Africa Conference (RAU)
Jun 01 Keys to unlock the Bible
Johannesburg NTSSA Apr 00 A Quest for the Vorlage of the ‘Song of Moses’ (Dt 32) Quotations in Hebrews.
Johannesburg Greek in Africa Mar 99 The Value of Greek for Church Ministry
Johannesburg TEEC NT Colloquium Feb 99 Methods and Approaches on Exegesis II
Johannesburg TEEC NT Colloquium Feb 98 Methods and Approaches on Exegesis I
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Pretoria NTSSA Apr 98 ‘apo tou pneumatos’… (Ac 2:4). What is being poured out?
Johannesburg Colloquium of the Joint Board for the Diploma in Theology
Jun 96 Guidelines for NT Exegesis
Johannesburg RAU Departmental Seminar
May 96 Luke’s use of mimesis
Pretoria NTSSA Apr 96 Pretexts of the Second Table of the Decalogue and Early Christian Intertexts
Delmas Minister’s Fraternal May 95 NT Perspektiewe op die ampsbegrip
Alberton K.A.P. Conference Apr 95 NT Perspektiewe op die ampsbegrip
8.1.2InternationalConferences(Listed only 1994 – 2011)
Place Conference Date Topic of paper
San Francisco, USA SBL Conference Nov 11 Septuagint Torah Quotations Common to Philo of Alexandria and Luke-Acts
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Aspects of Research on the Gospels and the LXX
Jul 11 Isaiah Quotations in Matthew's Gospel compared to the Septuagint and the Dead Sea Scrolls
Brussels, Belgium International Colloquium on Prophecy, Wisdom, and Spirit in the Johannine Literature
Sep 10 Prophecy as Fire?
Helsinki, Finland International Organisation for Septuagint and Cognate Studies (IOSCS)
Jul 10 Text Variations between the Torah Quotations in the Gospels of Mark and Matthew in comparison with the Intertexts of the Septuagint and Philo
Wuppertal, Germany
Septuaginta Deutsch Jul 10 Can we reconstruct an early text form of the LXX from the Torah Quotations by Philo of Alexandria and Paul of Tarsus?
Lund, Sweden SNTS: Textual criticism Aug 08 Text critical problems encountered during an investigation of the Vorlage of the explicit quotations in Hebrews
Wuppertal, Germany
Die Septuaginta: Texte – Theologien, Geschichte
Jul 08 Recently discovered NT Papyri and their value in the reconstruction of LXX texts
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Muenster, Germany
Hebraer-Colloquium Jan 08 A quest for the Vorlage of the Explicit Quotations in Ad Hebraeos (Conclusion)
Krugersdorp, South Africa
Eschatology Conference Aug 07 The eschatology of Hebrews as understood within a cultic setting
Sibiu, Romania SNTS: Language of NT Jul 07 Hapax legomena in Ad Hebraeos: What can we learn?
Sibiu, Romania SNTS: LXX and NT Jul 07 A quest for the Vorlage of the Explicit Quotations in Ad Hebraeos (A research report)
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Philo of Alexandria Jun 07 Philo’s Therapeutae and Early Christianity
Wuppertal, Germany
Septuaginta Deutsch: Jul 06 Which ‘LXX’ are we talking about in NT scholarship? Two examples from Hebrews.
Pretoria, South Africa
Arts and Reconciliation Conference
Apr 05 A Framework for understanding reconciliation in the so-called General Epistles
Louvain, Belgium Colloquium Biblicum Lovaniense
Jul 04 Papyrus 114 and the quotation from Ps 44 in Hebrews 1:9
Barcelona, Spain SNTS: LXX and NT Jul 04 Deuteronomy in Hebrews
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Alexander von Humboldt Kolleg
Aug 04 Torah quotations in Philo, Hebrews and some early Church Fathers.
Wuppertal, Germany
Hebräer-Tagung Jun 03 Observations on some quotations in Hebrews
Montreal, Canada SNTS: LXX and NT Aug 01 Notes on the Vorlage of some explicit quotations in Hebrews
Johannesburg, South Africa
Orthodoxy in Africa
(collaboration: Thessaloniki)
Mrt 01 Interpreting the Scriptures in Africa – Then and Now
Louvain, Belgium Colloquium Biblicum Lovaniense
Jul 00 Jesus Sayings in Hebrews
Accra, Ghana WCC Young Theologians Jun 00 Some Thoughts on African Theology in the Context of Globalisation
Louvain, Belgium Colloquium Biblicum Lovaniense
Jul 96 Luke’s use of mimesis
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Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
TEE East Africa Aug 95 TEE Networking in East Africa
Gabarone, Botswana
Ecumenical Conference Feb 95 Co-operation between TEE programmes and the Churches
Louvain, Belgium Colloquium Biblicum Lovaniense
Aug 94 “To onoma tou kuriou in 1 Corinthians”
Conferences & Consultations on Theologoical Education whilst being Principal of T.E.E. College
Name of conference or
workshop
Date of conference Country Involvement
WCC Theol. Educ. Network Simposium
6-10 Oct 1999 KENYA
(Niarobi)
Participant (on invitation)
Strategic Planning Workshop: TEEC
13 Sept 1999 RSA
(Johannesburg)
Initiator & Facilitator
Southern Africa TEE Conference(Trinity Church, NY)
8-9 Mar 1999 RSA
(Johannesburg)
Participant (on invitation)
TEENet Steering Committee
July 1998 CANADA (Vancouver) Steering committee
Presbyterian “Rudder” conference on Theol. Education
June 1998 RSA (Johannesburg) One of few selected participants
Globalization and Theological Education
12-16 Jan 1998 LESOTHO (Morija) Participant (on invitation)
National Initiative on the Contextualization of Theological Education
Oct 1997 RSA (Port Elizabeth) Participant (on invitation)
TEE and Technology 2-6 June 1997 CANADA (Vancouver) Participant and Steering Committee member
TEE National Planning Conference
16-28 Feb 1997 ZIMBABWE
(Harare)
Invited as main speaker and facilitator
Assist in establishing the ZimTEE
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programme
TEE College Strategic Planning Phase III
26-27 Aug 1996 RSA
(Kempton Park)
Organising committee
TEE College Strategic Planning Phase II
27 May 1996 RSA
(TEE College)
Co-facilitator and host
Contep evaluation and planning workshop
23 Apr 1996 RSA
(TEE College)
Initiator and facilitator
TEE College 20th anniversary “Indaba”
20 Apr 1996 RSA
(TEE College)
Initiator and facilitator
Editor of contributions for publication: “Theology in Transition”
Uniting Reformed Church Strategic Planning Workshop
22 – 23 Mar 1996 RSA
(Dundee)
Invited as Consultant and participant on Theological Education by Extension
Workshop on Theological Needs
22 Jan 1996 RSA
(Technicon SA)
Invited as Consultant and participant on Theological Education by Extension
Church Community Leadership Trust Workshop
28 – 30 Nov 1995 RSA
(LUCSA)
Invited as Consultant and participant on Theological Education
National Education Forum Workshop
15 Nov 1995 RSA
(Technicon SA)
Invited as Consultant and participant on Theological Education by Extension
Ass. Of SA Theol. Institutions
8 Sep 1995 RSA
(Johannesburg)
Executive member & participant
Present short paper on: “Accreditation needs of Colleges”
TEE Consultation workshop (East Africa)
29 Jul – 2 Aug 1995 TANZANIA
(Dar-es-Salaam)
Invited as Consultant and participant on Theological Education by Extension by Trinity Church, New York.
Present short paper on: “TEE Networking in East Africa”
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Ass. Of SA Theol. Institutions (Strategic Planning)
10 May 1995 RSA
(Johannesburg)
Executive member & participant
Christian Education Forum
24 Apr 1995 RSA
(Unisa)
Invited as Consultant and participant on Theological Education by Extension
Ecumenical Conference (Kgolagano College)
10 – 11 Feb 1995 BOTSWANA
(Kgolagano Coll, Gabarone)
Invited as Consultant on Theological Education
Read paper on: “Co-operation between TEE programmes and the Churches”
Kgolagano College Strategic Planning
22 – 27 Nov 1994 BOTSWANA
(Kgolagano College)
Invited as Consultant on Theological Education
ACTEA Conference: TEE Africa
30 May – 6 Jun 1994 SWAZILAND Participant
Dept of Training for Ministries Workshop (PCSA)
14 Apr 1994 RSA
(PCSA Offices, Johannesburg)
Invited as Consultant on Theological Education by Extension
Strategic Planning & Mission Statement
21 -22 Feb 1994 RSA: (College of the Transfiguration)
Invited as Consultant on Theological Education
8.2Teamwork and collaboration with others:
Researchers (national and international) – involved in different projects
1. Prof. Dr. Dietrich-Alex Koch, University of Muenster, Germany2. Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schmidt, Neutestamentliche Textinstitut, Muenster, Germany3. Prof. Dr. Cilliers Breytenbach, Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany4. Prof. Dr. Martin Karrer, Kirchliche Hochschule, Wuppertal, Germany5. Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Kraus, University of Saarbruecken, Germany6. Prof. Dr. David du Toit, University of Munich, Germany7. Prof. Dr. Christoph Stenschke, Bibelschule Wiedenest, Germany8. Prof. Dr. Tobias Nicklas, Regensburg University, Germany9. Prof. Dr. Jostein Ådna, Stavanger University, Norway10. Prof. Dr. Maarten Menken, Universiteit van Tilburg, Utrecht, Netherlands11. Prof. Dr. Jan van der Watt, Radboud Universiteit, Nijmegen, Netherlands12. Prof. Dr. Steve Moyise, University of Chichester, UK13. Prof. Dr. Hans Ausloos, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium14. Prof. Dr. Baudouin Decharneux, Université libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium15. Prof. Dr. Lauri Thurén, University of Eastern Finland, Joensu, Finland
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16. Prof. Dr. Anssi Voitila, University of Eastern Finland, Joensu, Finland17. Dr. Evangelia Dafni, University of Athens, Greece18. Dr. Ju-Won Kim, South Korea19. Dr. Hyuk-Jung Kwon, Calvin Theological Seminary, USA20. Prof. Dr. Jonathan Draper, University of KwaZulu-Natal21. Prof. Dr. Paul Decock, University of KwaZulu-Natal22. Prof. Dr. Johann Cook, Antieke Studies, Universiteit van Stellenbosch23. Prof. Dr. Jeremy Punt, Nuwe Testament, Universiteit van Stellenbosch24. Prof. Dr. Francois Viljoen, Nuwe Testament, Noordwes Universiteit, Potchefstroom
Other research institutions (national and international)1. Institut fuer neutestamentliche Textforschung, Muenster, Germany2. Institut fuer Septuaginta und biblische Textforschung, Wuppertal, Germany3. Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany4. Ludwig-Maximilans Universitaet, Muenchen, Germany5. Regensburg University, Regensburg, Germany6. Radboud Universiteit, Nijmegen, Netherlands7. Université libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium8. Departement Antieke Studies, Universiteit van Stellenbosch
I arranged several local visits and workshops with colleagues from abroad, eg. Prof Lauri Thuren; Prof. Jostein Ǻdna; Prof. Steve Moyise (3 times); Prof. Martin Karrer (3 times); Prof. Wolfgang Kraus (2 times); Prof D-A. Koch (3 times); Hermut Loehr (2 times); Prof. Christoph Stenschke (3 times); Prof Ulrich Busse
a. Membership in national and international bodies
List all the scientific associations or societies to which you belong.Name your involvement, e.g. honorary
member, founder member, full member, chairman, president, secretary
New Testament Society of South Africa [NTSSA] President since 2009
Executive since 2006
Secretary: 2006 – 2009
Member since 1987
Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas [SNTS]
(International New Testament Society)
[Membership by invitation only]
Editorial Board Journal: “New Testament
Studies”
Member since 1999
Read five scientific papers in 10yrs
Colloquium Biblicum Lovaniense [CBL] Member since 1994
Society of Biblical Literature [SBL] Member since 1998
Association for the Study of the Septuagint in Founder & Member 2007
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South Africa Executive since 2008
Patristic Society of South Africa Member: 2000 -2001
Alexander von Humboldt Alumni Member since 2003
D.A.A.D Alumni Member since 1991
8.4Visits to local and overseas universities or research institutes as guest professor or researcher
Regensburg University; Regensburg, Germany (Jul 2011). Invited as guest professor by Prof. Tobias Nicklas.
Radboud University, Nijmegen, Netherlands (Jun – Jul 2011). Invited as guest researcher by Prof. Jan van der Watt.
University of Eastern Finland; Joensuu, Finland (Oct 2010). Invited as guest professor by Proff. Lauri Thuren and Anssi Voitila.
Humboldt Universität, Berlin, Germany, with a scholarship from the Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung, Bonn, Germany (Jun 2010 – Sept 2010). Research Fellow of Prof. C Breytenbach.
Westfälische-Wilhelms Universität; Münster, Germany, with a scholarship from the Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung, Bonn, Germany (Dec 2007 – Feb 2008). Research Fellow of Prof. D-A. Koch.
Faculty of Divinity; Edinburgh, Scotland; Research Fellow of Prof. Timothy Lim (July 2006). Centre for Septuagint Studies; Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium, as guest of Prof. Hans
Ausloos within the International University Exchange Programme (KU Louvain and University of Pretoria, June-July 2005). Research Fellow.
Westfälische-Wilhelms Universität; Münster, Germany, with a scholarship from the Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung, Bonn, Germany (Oct 2002 – Mar 2003 + Jun – Aug 2003). Research Fellow of Prof. D-A. Koch.
Westfälische-Wilhelms Universität; Münster, Germany, with a scholarship from the DAAD, Bonn, Germany (Jul 1990 – Oct 1991). Doctoral Research.
9. ARTISTIC OUTPUTS (if applicable)1.
9.1 Provide full details ofartistic outputs, including public reviews of work, coordinating reports by
experts in the field, publisher, production company etc
10.MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
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Managerial, Executive & Leadership positions
Senate of the University of Pretoria Head of Dept of New Testament Studies, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria (since
Nov 2010) Acting Head / Chair of Dept of New Testament Studies, Faculty of Theology, University of
Pretoria (17 months ad hoc in total since 2004 plus 22 months full time Jan 2009 – Oct 2010) President and Executive of the New Testament Society of South Africa [since 2009] Secretary and Executive of the New Testament Society of South Africa [since 2006] Executive of Association for the Study of the Septuagint in South Africa [since 2008] Chair of several Doctoral Examination committees in the Faculty of Theology Chair of the Board of Directors of the “Requiem for the Living” – a non-profit fundraising
organisation for Aids Orphans and the alleviation of suffering [2006-2008] Tour leader: Study group of Theologians to Turkey [Dec 2007 & Dec 2009] Executive Supervisor of Deo Gloria Theological Students Society [since 2007] Chairperson: New Testament Society of South Africa conference organising committee
[University of Pretoria, 2006] Chairperson: OT in NT subgroup of the New Testament Society of South Africa [2004-2005] Chair: New Curriculum Planning, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria [2005-2006] Member and Chairperson: New Testament subject committee, Joint Board for the Diploma in
Theology [1992 – 2000] Chairperson: Annual Conference of Non-Afrikaans speaking DRC Congregations [1999] Governing Body, Portfolio: Human Resources: Glenview Primary School [1997-1998] Managing Director (Rector) of the Theological Eduction by Extension College for Southern
Africa (Appointment as Managing Director (after intensive psychometrical and personality evaluations) to the ecumenical Theological Education by Extension College, consisting of different participating churches: Catholic, Anglican, Presbyterian, Methodist, United Congregational, Salvation Army, African Institued/Independent [1993 – 2000]
Executive: International Theol Educ by Extension Net (Vancouver, Canada, 1997-2000) Southern African Council of Theological Education (SACTE) [1997] Southern African Association of Theological Institutions (ASATI) [1994 – 1995] Joint Board for the Diploma in Theology [1994 – 1997] Chairperson: Department of Biblical Studies, Federal Theological Seminary [1993] Chairperson: Library Committee, Federal Theological Seminary [1993] Departmental Secretary: Dept of New Testament, University of South Africa [1987 – 1988] Chairperson: Final Year group (Sixth years: BD III class) [1986] Deo Gloria Theological Student Society (Executive member) [1986] Hostel Committee: Ararat Youth Hostel (Executive member) [1986] High School Positions – final year [1980]: Chairperson: Literature Society; Chairperson: First
Aid Society; Class captain: Final Years (Grade 12); Executive member: Cultural Society
Representative of organisations
RAU University Staff representative onto the University Senate of the Rand Afrikaans University / University of Johannesburg [2002]
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Southern African Association of Theological Institutions (ASATI) representative onto the Southern African Council of Theological Education (SACTE) [1994 – 1995]
TEE College representative to the Conference of African Theological Institutions [1994-1999]
Staff representative on the Executive Council of the Federal Theological Seminary [1993] Council of Reference: “Oxen Ministries”, Exeter, UK [1995–1999] Representative from Federal Theological Seminary: Cluster Publications Board [1992-
1993] Natal Christian Women’s Association: Parent representative- Executive of Kalinka
Nursery School, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg [1992-1993] School representative: Youth Leadership Course [1980]
Consultant for Theological Education
World Council of Churches (Accra, Ghana, Oct 2000) TEE Anglican Conference (Nairobi, Kenya, Sep 1999) “Rudder Conference”, Presbyterian Church of Southern Africa (Johannesburg, Jun 1998) Global Ministries (Lesotho, Jan 1998) Church Community Leadership Trust (Port Elizabeth, 1997) University of South Africa (Pretoria, 1997) Native Ministries Programme, Vancouver School of Theology (Vancouver, Canada, 1997) Bishop Gaul College (Anglican, Harare, Zimbabwe, 1997) Technicon SA (Roodepoort, 1996) Uniting Reformed Church (Dundee, 1996) School of Theology, University of Natal (Pietermaritzburg, 1996) Dutch Reformed Church (Southern Transvaal, 1995) TEE East Africa: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania (Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, 1995) Kgolagano College (Gabarone, Botswana, 1994 & 1995) College of the Transfiguration (Anglican, Grahamstown, 1994) TEE Africa Administrators (Swaziland, 1994)
11.COMMUNITY SERVICE OR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
11.1 Outreach projects(e.g. project titles, institutions and communities involved, etc.)
Prison ministry: Voluntary spiritual worker: Baviaanspoort Medium and Pretoria Maximum Prisons (involved in counselling of death sentenced prisoners) [1982-1988]
“Requiem for the Living” – Chair and advisor for a fundraising organisation to assist Aids orphans [chair: 2006 – 2009; advisory role: 2010 – 2011]
Abraham Kriel Orphanage, Johannesburg [1991-1992] Ordained Part-time minister in Andrew Murray/Jhb-North DRC congregation [1997 – 2005] Assistant pastor in Napierville DRC congregation [1992-1993] Mentor and pastoral group leader (Student group): Federal Theological Seminary [1992-1993]
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Natal Christian Women’s Association: Kalinka Nursery School, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg [1992-1993]
Governing Body – Human Resources portfolio: Glenview Primary School [1997-1998]
11.2 Professional service performed(e.g. courses presented, lectures at professional associations/clubs, radio or TV
appearances, outside expert or appointment committee, etc.)
Appointed to audit / evaluate the Department of New Testament Studies at the Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State (3-5 Nov 2010) as external reviewer.
Appointed as subject specialist on Eastern Transvaal Synodical Committee of the Dutch Reformed Church investigating the Interpretation of Scripture [2007 – 2008].
Deo Gloria Theological Student Society: Camps, talks, chair forums, etc. [2003 – 2009] Assistance as unpaid part-time New Testament lecturer at John Wesley College [2003-2005] Presentation of Bible Schools:
Lynnwoodrif Bible Schoolwith ca. 400 participants across South Africa and Namibia: Present courses on Ephesians [2011], 1-2 Peter & Jude [2010], Acts [2009], Luke [2008], Hebrews [2007] and 2 Cor [2006]
Moreletta Park Bible School: Course on Hebrews (2008) Birchleigh, Kempton Park Bible School: Courses on Hebrews (2007, 2008); Peter (2011) Queenswood/Hartbeesspruit: Courses on Church Metaphors (2005), Ancient Cities (2008) Monument Park: Courses on Hebrews (2005) and Romans (Jan 2010) Centurion: Course on Bible Interpretation (2005) Waverley/Villiera-East: Course on Holy Spirit (Jan 2005) Eastern-Transvaal Synod (Highveld): Bible Study series on Hebrews (Jan 2005) Tygerpoort Congregationon Resurrection Narratives (2005) Weltevrede Congregation (Jhb): Course on “Is the Bible True?” (17-19 Aug 2004) Valleisig Bible School (2004-2006): Courses on Prayer, James, Ephesians, NT Church
Metaphors Alberton (Verwoerdpark): Women’s Bible Study – Course on Christian Hope (2004) Andrew Murray Congregation (Jhb) – Course on Prayer (2004) CB Powell Bible School lectures, Mamelodi, Pretoria [1987-1990]
Involvement with Bible Translations: The Bible Society of South Africa for the new Afrikaans Bible translation [2005+]. Books
include Hebrews, Baruch and the Epistle of Jeremiah CUM – First Afrikaans Interlinear Translation. Books include Hebrews, James [2009+] Initiation and facilitation of committee that translates the Septuagint Psalms into
Afrikaans [2004+] Translation comparison with New Dutch Translation for Dean on selected passages over
several months for Dean of Theology [2004/5] Specialist and Panelist
Panelist on the South African Council of Churches’ 10 year celebration on Reconciliation (2004).
Co-presenter with Scot McKnight on the role of the Acts of the Apostles in mission for church leaders (May 2009).
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Presbytery of Lyttleton-South (10 Jun; 12 Oct 2004): Specialist advisor and arbiter on controversial Ascension Day sermon.
Co-opted committee member commissioned by the Eastern-Transvaal Synod to investigate and advise on the Use of Scripture in the Church (2005).
Examinerfor final year ministry students’ services in church congregations (2003-2011). Television and Radio
Participation in weekly programmes on Christian community radio station [2007]. Also ad hoc radio programmes on different radio stations over a period of time, including the National Broadcasting Corporation during live and some pre-recorded broadcasts on the topics of Easter (Apr 2011); the Resurrection (April 2004; 24 May 2009); on Trends in the Church (13 Feb 2005); and on Christmas (Dec 2005).
Participation in Christian religious television broadcasts, e.g. “Kruiskyk” on Satellite TV on the topic of “Rapture” (2008).
Interviewed on USA National Television and different local Radio stations regarding Theological Education by Extension in Philadelphia (USA) for Global Ministries and in Vancouver (Canada) [1998]
Invited guest speaker at several occasions, e.g. Heidelberg Men’s Breakfast (2011) Conference on Acts for Church leaders with Prof. Scot McKnight (USA) (2009) Faculty of Theology Spring Season Conferences (2007, 2009) Pentecost series at Dutch Reformed congregations in Tygerpoort, Pretoria (2011);
Amanzimtoti, Kwazulu-Natal (2008); Monument Park, Pretoria (2008); Kempton Park (2007); Benoni (2006); Klerksdorp (2002)
Keynote speaker for gathering of 15 reformed congregations for Pentecost Sunday in Vereeniging (2009)
Pro Arte High School Valediction Service (2008) National Research Foundation and University of Pretoria Motivational Speaker for
Postgraduate Students (2007) Halfweghuis Congregation, Midrand (2007, 2009) Pretoria Korean Church (5 Jun 2005) Highveld SynodMeeting (2005) Deo Gloria Student Society - Annual Functions: Guest Speaker (2004; 2005) Deo Gloria Men’s Breakfast (2004). Communion Service during Southern Transvaal Synod Meeting (2001)
11.3 Clinical service(e.g full detail of rank/level of joint appointment, level of clinical service rendering
responsibilities, university administration and academic responsibilities, CPD
involvement, clinical trials involvement, etc.)
11.4 Involvement with other universities/scientific institutions
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(e.g. external examiner, editor of journal, advisory council, CSIR, SA Council for
Scientific Professions)
EXTERNAL EXAMINER
(a) Doctoral Theses examined as External Examiner1. J.Y. Jeong (2011) – South Africa: Perspectives on Christian Life. The Role of the Lukan
Parables in the Purpose of Luke’s Gospel [Promoter: Prof. H.C. van Zyl, University of the Free State]
2. D.M. Heath (2010) – South Africa: Chiastic structures in Hebrews: a study of form and function in biblical discourse [Promoter: Prof. J.C. Thom, University of Stellenbosch]
3. G.T. Frey (2010) – South Africa: Repentance unto life: Acceptance and behavioral expectations of gentiles in the Jerusalem church in light of the experience of Peter and Cornelius (Acts 11:18) [Prof. F.J. Filjoen, North-West University]
4. T. Manikam (2010) – South Africa: The Preparation of the People of God for the Final Consummation according to Revelation 14 and 1 Enoch 1-36 [Propoter: Prof. J.A Du Rand, University of Johannesburg]
5. F.M. Chambo (2008) - Mozambique: Metadidonai as Ethical Principle on Material Possessions According to the Gospel of Luke (3:10-14) and the Book of Acts [Promoter: Prof. J.A. Du Rand, University of Johannesburg]
6. C.H.J. van Schalkwyk (2002) – South Africa: Die Logos-leer van Filo van Aleksandrië: ‘n Kultuur-Historiese ondersoek [Promoter: Prof. J. Cook, Stellenbosch University]
7. E.R. Smith (2003)- South Africa: Interpreting ancient religious symbols in a contemporary church context with application to the Lord’s Supper (Luke 22:23) [Promoter: Prof. J.A. Du Rand, University of Johannesburg]
8. Phil Hyun Won (2001) – South Korea: The Holy Spirit and the Gentile Mission of the Apostle Paul in Acts 22-28 [Promoter: Prof. G.J.C. Jordaan, North-West University]
9. D.J. Heyneman (1998) – South Africa: Godsdienstige versplintering in die vroeë Judaisme (200-63 vC). ‘n Kultuur-antropologiese analise. [Promoter: Prof. Johann Cook, University of Stellenbosch]
(b) MastersTheses examined asExternal Examiner1. E. van der Westhuizen (2011): Jesus en die insluiting van nie-Jode by die kerk na aanleiding
van Matteus 16:18 [Supervisor: Prof. F.P. Viljoen, North-West University]2. K.J. Pali (2009) :Christ as eternal sacrifice: An African cultural reading of the Letter to the
Hebrews 7-10.[Supervisor: Prof. H.C. van Zyl, University of the Free State]3. Monika Klotz (2008): Bibelauslegung im Spannungsfeld von Methodenvielfalt und
Eindeutigkeits-bestreben – dargestellt, untersucht und gewertet unter Zuhilfenahme der Wirkungsgeschichte von Lukas 10,25-37 [Supervisor: Prof. Christoph Stenschke, Bibelschule Wiedenest & Unisa]
4. Willem Jacobus Botha (2007): Interpretasiemetodes van die Opgestane Christus in die Lukas-Evangelie: ‘n Norm vir vandag? [Supervisor: Prof. J. Punt, Stellenbosch University]
5. Frank Z Kovács (2006): The Covenant in Luke-Acts [Supervisors: Dr. J.W. Gosling & Prof. F.P. Viljoen, North-West University]
6. Ilya Lizorkin (2006): Aspects of the Sabbath in the Late Second Temple Period [Supervisor: Prof. J. Cook, Stellenbosch University]
7. Gideon Rudolph Kotzé (2006):The Scope of the Old Testament and the Nature of Its
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Theology Determining the Object and Subject of Old Testament Theology by Means of the Septuagint [Supervisors: Proff. L.C. Jonker & J. Cook, Stellenbosch University]
8. Hartmut Beyer (2005): Die Pharisäer in der Darstellung des Lukasevangeliums: Eine Charakterisierung unter Anwendung der Methoden der Narrativen Exegese [Supervisor: Prof. P.F. Craffert, University of South Africa]
9. Mark Pretorius (2004): The Holy Spirit in the Theological Context of Sonship and Covenant According to Romans 1-8 [Supervisor: Prof. J.A. Du Rand, University of Johannesburg]
10. G.E. Mgeyekwa (1998): The Historical Development of Theological Education by Extension (TEE) in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania, Southern Diocese, 1990-1997 [Supervisor: Prof. Philippe Denis, University of KwaZulu-Natal]
I also served as external examiner for pre-graduate courses in Biblical Studies, New Testament and Greek at several universities, seminaries and colleges since 1987, during periods not simultaneously employed by these institutions, which include: RAU University/University of Johannesburg; University of South Africa (also appointed as arbiter marker since 2006); University of Pretoria; North-West University, Potchefstroom; Joint Board for the Diploma in Theology in Southern Africa; College of the Transfiguration; RR Wright Theological Seminary; Moravian Theological Seminary; Theological Education by Extension College (Southern Africa), Johannesburg. Examples include:
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (2011): North-West University (ca. 2007 – 2010) University of Johannesburg (2003-2010): Moderation of examination papers and
examination scripts for courses in Biblical Studies on 3rd year level (BYB3B21 – Apocalyptic Literature) and 4th year Honours level (BYB1428; BYB1307; BYB1707 – dealing with NT Introduction, Theology and Ethics).
University of South Africa (2004-2010): Moderation of examination papers, examination scripts and re-marking of examinations for courses in New Testament (BBS301-K; BBS304-N; HBS403-X and HNT402-6 – NT Introduction; Synoptics and Socio-Historical Background).
11.5 Referee dutiesRefereeing of Dissertations and Theses was listed at 11.4 above. I also served as referee (sometimes as arbiter in conflicting referee reports) for numerous manuscripts submitted to a number of scientific Journals, including: New Testament Studies; Neotestamentica; HTS Theological Studies; Verbum et Ecclesia; Ekklesiastikos Pharos; Journal of Semitic Studies; Journal of North West Semitic Languages; Journal of Semitics; In die Skriflig; Vox Theologica; Acta Patristica; NGTT; Cluster Publications, etc.I was appointed as Subject Specialist and Arbiter during a church investigation on the use of Scripture in a particular congregation in Pretoria.
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12.AWARDS AND SCIENTIFIC/SCHOLARLY RECOGNITION
12.1 Evaluation status as scientist/scholar
B-graded researcher: National Research Foundation (2012 – 2015) Exceptional Academic Achiever’s Award: University of Pretoria (2012 - 2014)
12.2 Research awards and prizes
Listings Listed in “2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century (IBC).” Melrose Press: Cambridge, U.K.,
2010. Listed in “Marquis Who’s Who in the World.” New Providence, N.J., U.S.A., (27th/ 28thed.), 2010 – 2011. Listed in “Who’s Who in Biblical Studies and Archaeology” (1993)
Positions
Election as President of the New Testament Society of South Africa (2009) Appointment as Research Associate at the Kirchliche Hochschule Wuppertal/Bethel, Germany (2012) Invitation as Research Fellow at the Radboud University, Nijmegen, Netherlands (2011) Invitation as Research Fellow at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland (2006) Invitation as Research Fellow at the Catholic University, Louvain, Belgium (2005)
Special Grant Awards
Exceptional Academic Achiever’s Award: University of Pretoria (2012 - 2014) Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung (Germany) (Oct 2002 – Mar 2003; Jun – Aug 2003; Nov 2007 – Feb
2008; Jun – Sep 2010) Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) (Jun 1990 – Oct 1991) RDP Research Award (University of Pretoria) (2003, 2004, 2005) University of Johannesburg (formerly RAU) Research Awards (1996-8, 2001-3) National Research Foundation (1994, 1996, 2000) Vancouver School of Theology (1997, 1998) Human Sciences Research Council (1987, Sep 90–Sep 91) Goethe Institute Special Literature Award (Karlsruhe, Germany) (1990)
12.3 Teaching awards and prizes
Invited Guest Lecturer: Joensuu, Finland (Oct 2010) Merit Award [bonus] by the Faculty of Theology for excellent service (2006-2009)
