Abstract
The function of Old Testament Theology in preachingWhile preparing a sermon from the Old Testament, pastors often tend to neglect the important role that Old Testament Theology can play in assisting them to apply the ancient text to modern circumstances. In this paper, two reasons for this neglect is discussed, namely the problems concerning the method, task and scope of Old Testament Theology on the one hand and the inadequate historical and literary skills of the exegete on the other hand. Solutions to both problem areas are proposed.
Highlights
While preparing a sermon from the Old Testament, pastors often tend to neglect the important role that Old Testament Theology can play in assisting them to apply the ancient text to modern circumstances
The conclusion is reached that Old Testament Theology should play a definite role in preparing a sermon
Die doel van hierdie artikel is om hierdie twee probleemareas kortliks te belig, aan die hand daarvan die plek van Ou T estam ent Teologie in die prediking te bepaal en die teorie met ’n praktiese voorbeeld te illustreer
Summary
While preparing a sermon from the Old Testament, pastors often tend to neglect the important role that Old Testament Theology can play in assisting them to apply the ancient text to modern circumstances. Two reasons fo r this neglect is discussed, namely the problem s concerning the method, task and scope o f Old Testament Theology on the one hand and the inadequate historical and literary skills o f the exegete on the other hand. D it is egter te betwyfel of ’n predikant die m oeite sal doen om ’n Teologie van die Ou Testament te bestudeer. Aan die ander kant iê die probleem by die eksegeet wat nie in staat is om teks en teologie, eksegese en sentrale boodskap, by m ekaar uit te bring nie. Die doel van hierdie artikel is om hierdie twee probleemareas kortliks te belig, aan die hand daarvan die plek van Ou T estam ent Teologie in die prediking te bepaal en die teorie met ’n praktiese voorbeeld te illustreer
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