Vol 79, No 4 (2023)

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  • Africa Platform for NT Scholars, guest edited by Prof. Ernest van Eck ( 0000-0003-3810-4190). This collection contributes to the journal by foregrounding African perspectives in biblical interpretation. It enriches the journal’s commitment to contextual and interdisciplinary scholarship by exploring how New Testament texts speak meaningfully to African realities, social contexts, and theological concerns.
  • New Testament landscape in Zimbabwe, guest edited by Dr. Tobias Marevesa ( 0000-0001-5479-6735) and Dr. Conrad Chibango ( 0000-0002-5407-5994). This collection contributes to the journal by exploring the intersection of Christian thought and socio-political realities in Zimbabwe, a nation with a predominantly Christian population facing ongoing challenges. As Zimbabwe approached its 2023 parliamentary and presidential elections, the collection provides a scholarly platform for theological and interdisciplinary reflections that critically engage with issues of justice, leadership, and public ethics within the context of Christian praxis.
  • Zimbabwean Scholars in Dialogue, guest edited by Dr. Conrad Chibango ( 0000-0002-5407-5994). This collection contributes to the journal by bringing together interdisciplinary perspectives from fields such as religion, philosophy, politics, law, and development to critically engage with contemporary issues in religious studies. While maintaining a strong focus on theological reflection and Christian praxis, the collection invites contributions that explore how religious thought interacts with broader societal challenges. In line with this journal’s commitment to interdisciplinary theological scholarship, this collection aims to deepen understanding of religion's role in public and cultural life.
  • Culture and Psychology Education, guest edited by Dr. Mahdi Esmaeilzadeh ( 0000-0002-2426-7637) and Dr. Aghel Ali and Dr. Mohammad Ebrahim Hokmabadi. This collection contributes to the journal by exploring the intersection of culture, psychology, and education through a theological lens. It examines how cultural identity and psychological development shape moral formation, spirituality, and values within diverse educational contexts. The collection aligns with this journal’s focus on interdisciplinary scholarship that brings theology into conversation with contemporary human and societal challenges.

Original Research - Special Collection: Africa Platform for NT Scholars
That they may be one (Jn 17:11): Mending the seamless coat of Christ in Assemblies of God Nigeria
Ezichi A. Ituma, Kalu O. Ogbu, Prince E. Peters
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a8285 | 10 August 2023

Original Research - Special Collection: Africa Platform for NT Scholars
A theology of child rearing for Nigerian fathers: A socio-rhetorical reading of Ephesians 6:4
Olubiyi A. Adewale
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a8349 | 11 August 2023

Original Research - Special Collection: Africa Platform for NT Scholars
Building a united community: Reading the Johannine concept of unity through the eyes of an Akan
Godibert K. Gharbin, Ernest van Eck
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a8419 | 11 August 2023

Original Research - Special Collection: Africa Platform for NT Scholars
African biblical studies and the question of methodology: A focus on New Testament scholarship in Nigeria
Kingsley I. Uwaegbute
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a8750 | 19 December 2023

Original Research - Special Collection: Africa Platform for NT Scholars
Russia–Ukraine war: Understanding and responding to wars and rumours of wars as ἀρχὴ ὠδίνων
Chidinma P. Ukeachusim
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a8717 | 21 December 2023

Original Research - Special Collection: Africa Platform for NT Scholars
The logos Christology in the fourth gospel (Jn 1:1–5, 14): A soteriological response to an Ewe cosmic prayer
Daniel Sakitey, Ernest van Eck
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a8946 | 22 December 2023

Original Research - Special Collection: Africa Platform for NT Scholars
Redefining love: Engaging the Johannine and Akan concepts of love through dialogic hermeneutics
Godibert K. Gharbin, Ernest Van Eck
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a9275 | 22 December 2023

Original Research - Special Collection: Africa Platform for NT Scholars
John 8:3–11 and gender-based violence in Johane Marange Apostolic Church, Ruwa District, Zimbabwe
Lovejoy Chabata
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a9313 | 22 December 2023

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Table of Contents Vol. 79, No. 4 (2023)
 
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a9685 | 24 June 2024

Original Research - Special Collection: New Testament landscape in Zimbabwe
Musicians as prophets: A comparative analysis of Winky D’s music and John the Baptist’s message
Ishanesu S. Gusha
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a8993 | 23 November 2023

Original Research - Special Collection: New Testament landscape in Zimbabwe
Re-reading John 3:26–27: A comparative analysis of the politics of intolerance in Zimbabwe
Dzikamai Mundenda
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a9009 | 22 December 2023

Original Research - Special Collection: New Testament landscape in Zimbabwe
Power and vulnerability: Re-reading Mark 6:14–29 in the light of political violence in Zimbabwe
Conrad Chibango, Henerieta Mgovo
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a8994 | 22 December 2023

Original Research - Special Collection: New Testament landscape in Zimbabwe
Pauline ethics in the context of the socio-political problems in Zimbabwe
Tobias Marevesa
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a8992 | 22 December 2023

Original Research - Special Collection: New Testament landscape in Zimbabwe
Paul, the prisoner (Acts 23:34-35): An insight into 2018-2022 political prisoner’s rights in Zimbabwe
Lovejoy Chabata
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a8984 | 26 December 2023

Original Research - Special Collection: New Testament landscape in Zimbabwe
The role of the church in the public space in Zimbabwe (2017–2023): Lessons drawn from Johannine Jesus in John 21:15–18
Phillemon M. Chamburuka
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a8979 | 29 December 2023

Original Research - Special Collection: Zimbabwean Scholars in Dialogue
Power and accountability – Using Biblical lenses to explore contemporary challenges in Africa
Canisius Mwandayi, Martin Mukole
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a8584 | 18 August 2023

Original Research - Special Collection: Zimbabwean Scholars in Dialogue
Theology for sustainable development in Zimbabwe: Unpacking Deuteronomy 20:19–20 in light of SDG 15
Milcah Mudewairi
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a8938 | 18 December 2023

Original Research - Special Collection: Zimbabwean Scholars in Dialogue
A fart in the corridors of power: A socio-theological analysis of Evan Mawarire and Raymond Mpandasekwa’s activism
Prosper Muzambi, Sylvester Dombo
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a9105 | 26 December 2023

Original Research - Special Collection: Zimbabwean Scholars in Dialogue
The Nehanda mythology: Dialectics of gender, history and religion in Zimbabwean literature
Esther Mavengano
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a9019 | 26 December 2023

Original Research - Special Collection: Zimbabwean Scholars in Dialogue
Bindepinde [stout rope] theology and religio-political dialogue in Zimbabwe
Edmore Dube
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a8976 | 26 December 2023

Editorial - Special Collection: Reception of Biblical Discourse in Africa
The importation of western colonial Christianity and the performance of biblical discourse in Africa
Itumeleng D. Mothoagae
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a9556 | 28 December 2023

Original Research - Special Collection: Reception of Biblical Discourse in Africa
Paul, a stranger in Africa?
Jeremy Punt
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a8371 | 03 April 2023

Original Research - Special Collection: Reception of Biblical Discourse in Africa
Contextuality, interculturality and decolonisation as schemes of power relations
Benson O. Igboin
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a7645 | 24 April 2023

Original Research - Special Collection: Reception of Biblical Discourse in Africa
COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy in South Africa: Biblical discourse
Tshifhiwa S. Netshapapame
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a7795 | 03 May 2023

Original Research - Special Collection: Reception of Biblical Discourse in Africa
Moffat’s seTlhaping translation as invasion: Re-translation resources for decolonisation
Gerald O. West
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a8895 | 19 December 2023

Original Research - Special Collection: Reception of Biblical Discourse in Africa
Subjugated knowledges, contested spaces and African Christianity: An appraisal
Ebenezer Akesseh
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a8905 | 21 December 2023

Original Research - Special Collection: Culture and Psychology Education
RETRACTED: The influence of Chinese ancient poetry and literature on college students’ mental anxiety
Jie Chen
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a8837 | 22 August 2023

Original Research - Special Collection: Culture and Psychology Education
RETRACTED: Research on psychological satisfaction of education work and learning of literary works
Yuanyuan Wang
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a8844 | 23 August 2023

Original Research - Special Collection: Culture and Psychology Education
RETRACTED: Research on music education: Integrating synaesthesia theory and colour psychology
Jingzhou Yang
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a8848 | 23 August 2023

Original Research - Special Collection: Culture and Psychology Education
RETRACTED: The influence of cultural identity education on students’ positive psychology
Meili He
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a8886 | 23 August 2023

Original Research - Special Collection: Culture and Psychology Education
RETRACTED: The aesthetics of Gannan Hakka architecture in modern housing: A design psychology perspective
Xiang Lei, Hao Cao, Limin Guo
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a8850 | 24 August 2023

Original Research - Special Collection: Culture and Psychology Education
RETRACTED: The influence of Internet economy on consumer psychology in the post-epidemic era
Junjing Zhao, Qi Li
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a8839 | 24 August 2023

Original Research - Special Collection: Culture and Psychology Education
RETRACTED: The influence of ideological and political culture construction on students’ psychological quality
Ming Zhang, Buzhou Guo
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a8883 | 25 August 2023

Original Research - Special Collection: Culture and Psychology Education
RETRACTED: Innovation in ideological and political education in higher education institutions for student development
Xiaohui Lin, Caiying Zhong
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a8868 | 30 August 2023

Original Research - Special Collection: Culture and Psychology Education
RETRACTED: The integration path of mental health education and college students’ ideological and political education
Li Xu
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HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 79, No 4 | a8873 | 30 August 2023