Abstract
History reconstruction: Third century parallels to 20th century South African Church History - Origen Adamantinus. In this paper a possible third century contribution to Church History reconstruction is considered. This is employed as an example for South African church historians who are dedicated to history interpretation, whether it be from the perspective of: acceptance on face value; justification; verification; criticism or renunciation of twentieth century historical events and the WG)'S in which they have influenced the prophetic task of the church in South Africa. To this end, a parallel is drawn between third century Origen and a few South African church figures from the twentieth century, which will highlight the church's continuing prophetic ministry.
Highlights
It is difficult to portray a singular, homogeneous historical picture of the twentieth century pluralised church in South Africa
History reconstruction: Third century parallels to 20th century South African Church History - Origen Adamantinus
In this paper a possible third century contribution to Church History reconstruction is considered. This is employed as an example for South African church historians who are dedicated to history interpretation, whether it be from the perspective of: acceptance on face value; justification; verification; criticism or renunciation of twentieth century historical events and the WG)'S in which they have influenced the prophetic task of the church in South Africa
Summary
It is difficult to portray a singular, homogeneous historical picture of the twentieth century pluralised church in South Africa. This could be ascribed to the divergent denominational histories and affiliations, as influenced by both cultural and political factors. The shifting and varied points of view on approaching, interpreting and employing early church historical data should be tabled and accounted for. In such a program, ideological and doctrinal diversity, with signified and obscured personalities and their sometimes restrained and other-times over-exposed sentiments, would be an instrumental axle. Origen is employed as an agent to emphasise the importance of prophetic church history, especially in terms of its healing ministry, as expressed as an internal and as an external witness
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