Abstract
The continuing fulfilment of the South African dream of a ‘rainbow nation’ really needs to be based on a valid model; this can be provided by the biblical representation of the ‘image of the Trinity’. In this regard, it is significant that the developed understanding of the Trinity includes the dynamic interaction of the Persons, known as perich?r?sis. If this serves as a model, it reflects the distinction between groups in society, but also harmony in society, and the full potential of each group. It then involves mutual sharing in society, and must be seen as dynamic, so that the country is able to continue to develop, not resting on past achievements. For Christians, part of the enactment of this model can be the perichoretic sharing in the life of the Trinity in prayer.
Highlights
‘Rainbow Nation’ is a term believed to have been coined by Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu to describe post-apartheid South Africa after its first democratic elections in 1994 (Wikipedia 2009)
I want to suggest that God is concerned with human society, that the preservation and development of South Africa is in keeping with his will, and that he wants to bring about an ideal society
The idea of dancing around can overstress the individuals, so it loses real interpenetration (Tan 2004:291). Both aspects are essential: Society is neither merely a collection of individuals nor just an undifferentiated body. Insofar as they reflect the perichōrēsis of the Trinity, the various elements of South African society find their full identity in their interaction with the others
Summary
Affiliation: 1Department of Historical and Contextual Theology, University of Fort Hare, South Africa. The continuing fulfilment of the South African dream of a ‘rainbow nation’ really needs to be based on a valid model; this can be provided by the biblical representation of the ‘image of the Trinity’. In this regard, it is significant that the developed understanding of the Trinity includes the dynamic interaction of the Persons, known as perichōrēsis. It is significant that the developed understanding of the Trinity includes the dynamic interaction of the Persons, known as perichōrēsis If this serves as a model, it reflects the distinction between groups in society, and harmony in society, and the full potential of each group. Vir Christene kan deel van die uitlewing hiervan bestaan in die perichoretiese deelhê deur gebed in die lewe van die Drie-eenheid
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