OLD & NEW TESTAMENT

The focus of Old and New Testament is on the rigorous responsible and accountable theological interpretation of the Bible.

Rigorous theological exegesis of the Bible must always be responsible to the rest of the academic scholarly community; as well as accountable to the communities of faith (in Africa and abroad) within which the interpretation of Scripture takes place. Therefore the Hebrew and Greek texts of the Bible must be interpreted in close relationship with the world of the Biblical authors (then) and readers (now).

The theological interpretation entails the faith unlocking understanding of the Bible in the context of the exegete, that can be worked out in love to achieve justice for all and to glorify God.

The Department Old and New Testament is also home to this International Journal of Bible, Religion and Theology in Southern Africa.

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STAFF

Prof. H.L. Bosman Old Testament

Prof. Julie Claasens Focus on Human Dignity

Prof. L.C. Jonker Old Testament

Prof. A.E.J. Mouton New Testament

Prof. J. Punt New Testament

Dr. Marius Nel New Testament

Ms Estelle Muller Old & New Testament E-mail

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EXTRAORDINARY PROFESSORS

Prof A Brenner

Prof JC Breytenbach

Prof BR Gaventa

Prof K Holter

Prof NC Lee

Prof SB Reid

Prof SH Ringe

Prof AK Schuele

Prof FF Segovia

Prof HJ Stipp

Prof JW van Henten

Prof E Wainwright

Prof ER Wendland

EXTRAORDINARY ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS

Prof JM LeMon

Prof M Popović

Prof MW Wilson

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