Vol 79, No 4 (2023)

Includes special collections:

Africa Platform for NT Scholars, sub-edited by Ernest van Eck
The contextual reading of the New Testament in the socio-political landscape in Zimbabwe, sub-edited Tobias Marevesa and Conrad Chibango
Zimbabwean Scholars in Dialogue, sub-edited by Conrad Chibango
Reception of Biblical Discourse in Africa, sub-edited by Itumeleng Mothoagae
Culture and Psychology Education, guest-edited by Mahdi Esmaeilzadeh, Aghel Ali, Mohammad E. Hokmabadi

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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 79, No 4 \| a9313 \| 22 December 2023

Table of Contents
Table of Contents Vol. 79, No. 4 (2023)	\| PDF
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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
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	\| PDF \| RETRACTION NOTICE
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	\| PDF \| RETRACTION NOTICE
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	\| PDF \| RETRACTION NOTICE
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	\| PDF \| RETRACTION NOTICE
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	\| PDF \| RETRACTION NOTICE
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	\| PDF \| RETRACTION NOTICE
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	\| PDF \| RETRACTION NOTICE
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	\| PDF \| RETRACTION NOTICE
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	\| PDF \| RETRACTION NOTICE
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies \| Vol 79, No 4 \| a8873 \| 30 August 2023

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Vol 79, No 4 (2023)

Original Research - Special Collection: Africa Platform for NT Scholars

Original Research - Special Collection: Africa Platform for NT Scholars

Original Research - Special Collection: Africa Platform for NT Scholars

Original Research - Special Collection: Africa Platform for NT Scholars

Original Research - Special Collection: Africa Platform for NT Scholars

Original Research - Special Collection: Africa Platform for NT Scholars

Original Research - Special Collection: Africa Platform for NT Scholars

Original Research - Special Collection: Africa Platform for NT Scholars

Table of Contents

Original Research - Special Collection: New Testament landscape in Zimbabwe

Original Research - Special Collection: New Testament landscape in Zimbabwe

Original Research - Special Collection: New Testament landscape in Zimbabwe

Original Research - Special Collection: New Testament landscape in Zimbabwe

Original Research - Special Collection: New Testament landscape in Zimbabwe

Original Research - Special Collection: New Testament landscape in Zimbabwe

Original Research - Special Collection: Zimbabwean Scholars in Dialogue

Original Research - Special Collection: Zimbabwean Scholars in Dialogue

Original Research - Special Collection: Zimbabwean Scholars in Dialogue

Original Research - Special Collection: Zimbabwean Scholars in Dialogue

Original Research - Special Collection: Zimbabwean Scholars in Dialogue

Editorial - Special Collection: Reception of Biblical Discourse in Africa

Original Research - Special Collection: Reception of Biblical Discourse in Africa

Original Research - Special Collection: Reception of Biblical Discourse in Africa

Original Research - Special Collection: Reception of Biblical Discourse in Africa

Original Research - Special Collection: Reception of Biblical Discourse in Africa

Original Research - Special Collection: Reception of Biblical Discourse in Africa

Original Research - Special Collection: Culture and Psychology Education

Original Research - Special Collection: Culture and Psychology Education

Original Research - Special Collection: Culture and Psychology Education

Original Research - Special Collection: Culture and Psychology Education

Original Research - Special Collection: Culture and Psychology Education

Original Research - Special Collection: Culture and Psychology Education

Original Research - Special Collection: Culture and Psychology Education

Original Research - Special Collection: Culture and Psychology Education

Original Research - Special Collection: Culture and Psychology Education

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