NTT Journal for Theology and the Study of Religion - Volume 43, Issue 1, 1989

Abstract With regard to Ex. 34:29-35 two problems are discussed: 1. The meaning of qāran ‘ŵr pānâw/pe nê mōšeh in 34:29, 30, 35. 2. The question of the relation of 34:29-33 to 34:34,35. Ad 1.: The traditional interpretation: qrn = ‘to shine’, is considered to be the least debatable among the various interpretations. In the context of Exodus it presents the most adequate sense. By the radiance on his face Moses is le Read More

Abstract Most commentators think that the Scripture which is fulfilled in John 19:28 is Psalm 69:22. This is unlikely, however, because a. the text indicates that the Scripture is fulfilled in Jesus’ thirst; b. the gift of ‘water’ is no aggravation of Jesus’ sufferings; c. the context demands an intrinsic connection with Jesus’ death, which is laying down his life majestically. A better solution is possible once we recognize that the fulfillment Read More

Abstract In this article the problem is treated that arises when a systematic theologian uses descriptive material to base a prescriptive argument. By means of the example of the ecological debate it is argued that it is impossible to employ univocally factual data for a prescriptive statement no more than it is possible to select and interpret facts without prejudice. Only in a continuous complex hermeneutic process a relation bet Read More

Abstract This article deals with some problems in Kuitert’s epistemology (in Wat heet geloven?). A confrontation of Kuitert with Popper’s critical rationalism and Polanyi’s post-criticism shows serious flaws in his ideas concerning the problem of experience and reality. Kuitert’s central concepts turn out to be unclear when put in the light of the discussion realism - conceptual relativism. A look at Kuitert’s conceptions of history an Read More