Abstract
This article explores Albert Stephanus Geyser’s understanding and application of the Christ-hymn (Phlp 2:6–11), focusing especially on the use of the words μορφή θεοῦ. The tension between a literary-critical approach to the text (Scriptura) versus a dogmatic understanding (Fide) is exposed, as well as the challenge of a political ideology of power (Imperium). Geyser’s understanding and application are measured in terms of the current state of New Testament exegetical research. In the footsteps of Stendahl and contemporary New Testament scholars, legitimacy is given to a socio-political reading of the text. Geyser is appreciated as a public theologian with a deep consideration for the text as the source for theological and socio-political reflection and practice.
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Sola Scriptura versus Sola fide versus Solum Imperium? Albert S
In the footsteps of Stendahl and contemporary New Testament scholars, legitimacy is given to a socio-political reading of the text
Albert Stephanus Geyser hieraan geheg het, was direk verantwoordelik vir sy afdanking by die Universiteit van Pretoria, asook vir sy bedanking as lidmaat van die Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk op 03 September 1968
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Sola Scriptura versus Sola fide versus Solum Imperium? Albert S. Geyser enn kontemporêre verstaan van μορφή θεοῦ in die Christus-himne. Geyser enn kontemporêre verstaan van μορφή θεοῦ in die Christushimne’, HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies 74(4), a4829. In hierdie artikel kom Geyser se verstaan (by monde van sy studente) en toepassing van die Christus-himne (Fil 2:6–11), en veral die gebruik van die woorde μορφή θεοῦ, aan die orde. Hoe is daar van ’n literêr-kritiese benadering tot die teks (Scriptura) na ’n dogmatiese verstaan (Fide) tot konflik met ’n politieke ideologie van mag by name Apartheid (Imperium) gekom? The charges against Geyser was based on his theology and exegesis as articulated during lectures (see NHKA 1961a) Copies of these class notes still exist but can only be viewed with permission. 2.Sien ’n verkorte opsomming van die hofsaak en verwante gebeure in Oberholzer (2010:84–90)
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