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A Brief, Critical History of Zion Evangelical Ministries of Africa Among the AmaZioni of Southern Africa with Special Reference to Its Relationship with the Christian Catholic Church of Zion
(South African Theological Seminary Johannesburg, South Africa) Sullivan, Andrew Leslie; Jabini, Franklin; Maenzanise, Tawanda
This thesis is a brief overview of the history of a missionary organization that specializes in ministering to the amaZioni of southern Africa. The word ‘amaZioni’ is taken from the Zulu word meaning ‘the people of Zion’. This Mission Organizationwas first known as the Mahon Mission and later became Zion Evangelical Ministries of Africa (ZEMA). ZEMA has a close relationship with the Christian Catholic Church of Zion that was founded by John Alexander Dowie in 1896. Missionaries of ZEMA use this relationship that they enjoy with the church in Zion to gain acceptance by the amaZioni church leaders who themselves trace their history back to the Christian Catholic Church of Zion. The researcher attempts togive a brief history of the Christian Catholic Church of Zion in Illinois, USA that was founded by Dowie. It includes a history of the establishment of the Christian Catholic Church of Zion in South Africa and focuses on the most important characters whowere influenced by Dowie in South Africa. These were Johannes Buchler, Pieter le Roux and Edgar Mahon, the latter being the founder of the Mahon Mission.The thesis also investigates the ministry of the missionaries of ZEMA through the use of the instrument of a questionnaire. Theresults of this questionnaire revealsby way of testimony and personal experiences from both ZEMA missionaries and local amaZioni church leaders that the knowledge of ZEMA’s history and the unique relationship that ZEMA has withthe Christian Catholic Church of Zion has proven to be of great valueto both missionaries and the amaZioni churches.
A Theological and Biblical Examination on the Synthesis of Penal Substitution and Christus Victor Motifs: Implications for African Metaphysics
(South African Theological Seminary, 2013) Falconer, Robert D.; Jabini, Franklin; Kunhiyop, Samuel W.
The present disposition of atonement theology has been turbulent in light of recent disputes and criticisms. This dissertation seeks to acknowledge two seemingly distinct atonement theories, the penal substitution and Christus Victormotifs, and then explore how they harmoniously complement one another as a synthesis. This atonement synthesis is then applied to African metaphysics to demonstrate its efficacy in a verydifferent cultural context fromthat of the West.The research begins with a study of the interplay between atonement theology and socio-historical contexts and the influences that helped develop the theological concepts of atonement. Here the notable presence of atonement synthesis is highlighted throughout Church history. Atonement synthesis in biblical narrative is then examined. It is argued that a theology of penal substitution without Christus Victor, or vice versa,is inadequate, as both the Church‘s theology and biblical narrative present them as harmonious and complementary. The implications of atonement synthesis are then explored in light of African metaphysics, in which the atonement best finds its expression among Africans. An overview of African philosophy and spirituality and a study of African atonement prepare the way for exploring the implications of atonement synthesis in African socio-cosmology, socio-disharmony, socio-ontology as well associo-renewal and cosmic harmony. These implications demonstrate that Christ‘s atonement is more than capable in dealing with African metaphysic realities. This dissertation suggests that atonement synthesis ultimately offersthe African liberty and hope. It fulfils a profound need in African philosophy and spirituality which,without Christ‘s penal substitution and Christ as Victor,there would beno hope of redemption. viii| P a g e“It means”, said Aslan, “that though the Witch knew the Deep Magic, there is a magic deeper still which she did not know. Her knowledge goes back only to the dawn of time. But if she could have looked a little further back, into the stillness and the darkness before Time dawned, she would have read there a different incantation. She would have known that when a willing victim who had committed no treachery was killed in a traitor's stead, the Table would crack and Death itself would start working backwards”.C.S. Lewis
An Analysis of the Status and Evangelism Strategy of Muslim Wives in Saudi Arabia
(South African Theological Seminary Johannesburg, South Africa) Booysen, Sharon Elizabeth; Jabini, Franklin
Summary: Western society at large is prone to conclude that the majority of Islamic wives are treated as inferior, second class citizens with few rights and insurmountable hurdles. By contrast, many Islamic scholars deny this, insisting that Islam brought emancipation for women. This mini-thesis seeks to conduct a literary analysis of the ideological tenets of Islam, and the subsequent implications for the economic, social and religious status of Muslim wives, in order to test this hypothesis. This mini-thesis argues that Islam as a patriarchal system legitimates and propagates widespread discrimination against women in general, and wives in particular. Saudi Arabia as the cradle of Islam practices Wahhabism, an austere form of Islam which subscribes to early Islamic ideologies. Thus the research scope will focus on the social, economic and spiritual status of the Saudi wife. Segregation renders many Islamic wives inaccessible to Christians, and thus severely impedes avenues for evangelism and discipleship.Thus Christians must implement creative strategies in order to bring Muslim wives to Christ, showing insight, wisdom and respect. It is crucial that Christians engage relevant codes of practice for Muslim evangelism, so as to ensure success in winning them to Christ.
Conspectus Volume 29
(South African Theological Seminary, 2020-03) Bernard, Gerard; Lioy, Dan T.; Kvidahl, Clifford B.; Venter, Marieke; Semmelink, Willem; Adjei-Brown, Clement; Asumang, Annang; Amevenku, Frederick Mawusi; Boaheng, Isaac; Manyika, Batanayi I.; van Deventer, Cornelia; Jabini, Franklin; Atterbury, Vincent E.; Brodie, Robert; Domeris, William R.; Erdey, Zoltan L.; Jabini, Frank; Kunhiyop, Samuel W.; Lessing, Pelham; Lioy, Dan T.; Mahlangu, Elijah; Malherbe, Johannes S.; Maré, Leonard; Peppler, Christopher; Pretorius, Mark; Smith, Kevin G.; Song, Arthur; Woodbridge, Noel B.; Du Toit, Philip; Erdey, Zoltan L.
Conspectus Volume 5
(South African Theological Seminary, 2008-03) Asumang, Annang; Black, Malcolm M.; Peppler, Christopher; Grover, William; Jabini, Franklin; Lioy, Dan T.; Lockard, Anna-Marie; Smith, Kevin G.; Woodbridge, Noel B.; Atterbury, Vincent E.; Domeris, William R.; Jabini, Frank; Kunhiyop, Samuel W.; Lioy, Dan T.; Mahlangu, Elijah; Maré, Leonard; Peppler, Christopher; Pretorius, Mark; Smith, Kevin G.; Song, Arthur; Woodbridge, Noel B.; Wyngaard, Peter; Smith, Kevin G.; Erdey, Zoltan L.
Conspectus Volume 9
(South African Theological Seminary, 2010-09) Asumang, Annang; Day, Charles; Decker, Timothy; Jabini, Franklin; Lioy, Dan T.; Smith, Kevin G.; Woodbridge, Noel; Atterbury, Vincent E.; Domeris, William R.; Jabini, Frank; Kunhiyop, Samuel W.; Lioy, Dan T.; Mahlangu, Elijah; Maré, Leonard; Peppler, Christopher; Pretorius, Mark; Smith, Kevin G.; Song, Arthur; Woodbridge, Noel B.; Wyngaard, Peter; Smith, Kevin G.; Erdey, Zoltan L.
De Essentie van Missionaire Vorming van Zendelingen van de Vergadering van Gelovigen bij de Zendingsopdracht
(South African Theological Seminary Johannesburg, South Africa) Tanck, Patrick; Jabini, Franklin
Samenvatting: In dit onderzoek zijn zendelingen van de Vergadering van Gelovigen ondervraagd die via de Stichting Nehemia (financieel) ondersteund worden. De ervaringen omtrent remmende en ondersteunende onderwijs-en trainingsfactoren tijdens de voorbereiding van hun zendingsopdracht staan daarbij centraal. Dit heeft geleid tot het geven van aanbevelingen en good practices. Bovenstaande is vervat in de volgende centrale vraagstelling:In hoeverre heeft missionaire vorming door onderwijs en of training van Nederlandse zendelingen van de Vergadering van Gelovigen, uitgezonden buiten Nederland en die via de stichting Nehemia (financieel) ondersteund worden, invloed op de zendingsopdracht in het zendingsland?Het onderzoek maakt gebruik van een kwalitatieve onderzoeksbenadering. Het gebruikte onderzoeksmodel is het LIM-model.Volgens degebruikte onderzoeksvraag is in dit type onderzoek een casestudy de meest geschiktekwalitatieve onderzoeksstrategie. Intotaal hebben 36 zendelingen een enquête ingeleverd. Daarnaasthebben achtmensen meegedaan aan een bijeenkomst van een zendelingenretraite.Er spelen verschillende factoren mee omtrent de invloed van missionaire vorming door middel van onderwijs en training. Geconcludeerd kan worden dat een gedegen training voor het uitzenden en begeleiding op het werkveld als zeer essentieelwordenervaren om mogelijke aanpassingsproblemen en andere problemen te verminderen. Wel moet gezegd worden dat niet alles afhangt van missionaire trainingen en onderwijs. Het belangrijkste aspect blijft het contact met de Opdrachtgever om op die manier in gehoorzaamheid een (kleine) bijdrage te mogen leveren aan Zijn zendingswerk. (English translation) Summary: For this research missionaries of the Assembly who are financially supported through the Dutch Foundation Nehemia were questioned. The main topic was: How did the missionaries experience hindrances and supporting factors while educated and trained in preparation for their mission assignment? These results were used for recommendations and good assignments.The research question of this study is:To what extent were the missionaries of the Assembly fully supported by the Dutch Foundation Nehemia; and, having been formed through education and training have an impact on the mission assignment in the country of mission?The study used a qualitative research approach. The research model used is the LIM model. The research question used in this study refers to a case study as the most appropriate qualitative research strategy. A total of 36 missionaries returned the survey and eight people participated in a missionary retreat meeting.There are several factors which influence the forming of a missionary through education and training. It can be concluded that the missionaries training in the home country is very essential to reduce the process of adjustment or other problems. However, not everything depends on their training and education. In contrast, the most important aspect of the preparation is the contact with and obedience to God, the Great Commissioner, to enhance a small contribution to God's missionary work.
Global Christianity: Trends in Mission and the Relationship with Non-Western Missionaries Working Cross-Culturally in Thailand
(South African Theological Seminary Johannesburg, South Africa) Charles, Joseph Paul; Jabini, Franklin
The church in the West, in the modern era of missions, has played the lead role in sending out missionaries and working cross-culturally. At the same time, growth of Christianity in the West has been showing a steady decline, which will have a major impact in the numbers of missionaries coming from the West in the future. The purpose of this study was three-fold. The first purpose was to document the growth of the church in non-western countries compared to the decline of the church in western countries. This includes the reality that more missionaries from non-western regions of the world (and non-traditionally missionary sending countries in the west) are starting to work cross-culturally in missions. The second purpose was to determine how mission organizations were adapting to the changes in global Christianity. The third purpose of this study focused on the growth of the church in Thailand, including the contributions and challenges of non-western missionaries in cross-cultural missions, specifically those working in Thailand. The proposed study attempted to find answers to the new trends in global missions. In the research mission organizations and non-western workers, especially those working in Thailand was contacted and interviewed to determine the situation application. They were encouraged to share their personal experiences in relation to the contributions and challenges that they faced. A biblical and theological perspectives investigation was also undertaken to establish how such have had an influence on the non-western missionaries’ work in Thailand. The changes in global Christianity were found had a limited influence how the majority of mission organizations function, as well as the increase of non-missionaries working cross culturally. Evidence suggested that non-western missionaries working cross culturally had little support from individuals and churches in their sending countries. Most non-western missionaries in Thailand still experienced a rewarding ministry regardless of challenges they experienced. Recommendations at the end of the research were made, to assisted mission organizations and non-western missionaries in identifying the needs created in global Christianity today as well as identifying ways to address these issues.
Identification of Problems and Possible Solutions in Communicating the Gospel to the Saramaccan Maroons of the Upper Suriname River
(South African Theological Seminary Johannesburg, South Africa) Harry, Kervin Codric; Jabini, Franklin
ABSTRACT: The Republic of Suriname is one of the most culturally diverse countries on the continent of South America, situated on the North Eastern coast of South America. It possesses culturally rich districts and is a country that is very proud country of its heritage. There are nine Maroon tribes, who are descendants of African slaves who ran away from the plantations after being taken away from Africa during the slave-trading era. The Maroons have preserved their traditional way of life,and are fully engaged in the socio-economic development of the Republic of Suriname;in particular, it’s interior. The Saramaccan Maroons are at a spiritual crossroads. This thesis looks at “The Problems and Possible Solutions in Communicating the Gospel to the Saramaccan People of the Upper Suriname River.” This thesis will discuss the problems faced by missionaries. Among other things,this thesis will research some of the practices used by missionaries, in view of the beliefs and cultural practices of the Maroons’ society. It will suggest ways in which the gospel can be communicated effectively to the Saramaccan Maroons. The thesis looks at the local Churches and their role in working amongst the Saramaccan Maroons and considers the role of Christian workers amongst Maroons. The thesis considers the place of a theology of mission in the modern approach to communicating the gospel to the Saramaccan Maroons. The thesis addresses the issues of adequate spiritual, linguistic, and cultural preparation for missionaries, and argues that, with appropriate strategies, foreign missionaries can indeed play a part, alongside local missionaries in the task of gospel proclamation.
Pastoral Care in a Clinical Setting: The Role Hospital Chaplaincy Plays as Part of a Broader Medical Team
(South African Theological Seminary Johannesburg, South Africa) Atherstone, Devin; Jabini, Franklin
The research discusses the manner in how hospital chaplains can form part of a broader medical team, in two medical institutes in Somerset West, Western Cape. A total of 120 patient questionnaires were completed in both government and private sectors. The questions targeted all aspects of the hospital stay, emotional and spiritual facets. A medical staff questionnaire was designed to discover the mindset of the medical professional regarding the need for spiritual care in hospitals. This information laid the foundation as to the philosophy of hospitals towards chaplain ministry. A detailed analysis of the professional chaplain was researched. This demonstrated the competency levels of qualified chaplains and the value that they offer patients and staff alike. Through recent research, evidence was presented to substantiate the need for a soul care professional as medical staff often negates (for obvious reasons) the emotional and spiritual needs of patients. A biblical exploration was undertook, seeking to identify what pastoral care is. Biblical images and motivation for effective scriptural counsel was examined to determine guidelines and principles for hospital visitation. Further recommendation was made as to explore the crucial role that the local church plays regarding the necessity of visiting the ill.
Restoring and Involving Black Single Mothers in the Whole Church Program in the Full Gospel Church of God in South Africa: A Case Study of District Three in the Limpopo Province
(South African Theological Seminary Johannesburg, South Africa) Makhubele, Hasani Daniel; Jabini, Franklin
The main research problem in this study is to investigate what strategies the local church should use to restore and involve single mothers in the whole church program, in the Full Gospel Church Of God, at District Three of the Limpopo Province. The research findings reveal that single mothers are not fully involved in the whole church program; and also that in most cases they are discriminated against. The suggested solution is that the church should follow the Bible examples and restore and involve single mothers in the whole church program.
The Global, Literary Structure of the Book of Daniel: Comparisons, Parallelisms and Progressions as Means of Communication
(South African Theological Seminary Johannesburg) Arnold, Daniel 1949; Jabini, Franklin
Daniel’s structure is a puzzle. The work is written in two languages that divide the book into three parts (Dan 1; 2-7; 8-12); there are also two genres (narrative and apocalyptic) that divide the book into two parts that do not correspond to the language structure (Da 1-6; 7-12). Moreover, the narrative section describes the integration of faithful believers with pagan powers, but the apocalyptic section is generally understood to support resistance and opposition to the occupant. How do we account for the signs of unity and diversity, and what message is conveyed through the complex structure(s)? This thesis analyses Daniel from the perspective of parallelism and duality, which are basic paradigms of Hebrew communication. Three global structures (linguistic, genre, and era) are developed and supported with literary arguments. Justification for complementary perspectives is offered. The case for the book’s unity is further strengthened by links tying each chapter to the preceding one. On a different level, the book’s oneness (unity/completeness) is supported by the meticulous selectivity of specific items: proper names and chronological references form many dualities (pairs), quartets, and groups of seven. Duality is also present at the level of the book’s themes and helps to express diversity. Three main themes (time, revelation, and redemption) present contrasting sides: (1) present vs. end-time perspective, and prolonged sequences vs. limited time durations; (2) revelation given to pagans vs. mysteries kept for future believers; (3) salvation from present trials vs. suffering from final persecution, and delayed judgments vs. final judgments. Comparisons of various building blocks and theme references show progressions that run through the book, thus adding dynamism to unity and diversity. The seven visions reveal a progression in clarity and animation; and oppression to God and the faithful is expressed through the progressive hardening of kings, court officials, and evil kingdoms. The final step of the comparative exegetical approach analyses Daniel from the perspective of the canon. Four antithetical perspectives are suggested: the Babel story, Joseph the patriarch, Ezekiel the contemporary exilic prophet, and the book of Revelation. A review chart of structures, insights into Daniel’s central message, and a few comments on authorship, historicity, and eschatology conclude the study.
The Information Structure of the Book of Esther in the Septuagint
(South African Theological Seminary Johannesburg,South Africa) Chan, Ken; Smith, Kevin G.; Jabini, Franklin
A comparison of studies on the book of Esther shows that there are diverse opinions of what constitutes (a) the purpose, and (b) the discourse boundaries of the book.This is discussed in chapter one.This study seeks to answer these two questions for the book of Esther in the Septuagint by analyzing its information structure through the perspective of functional linguistics. In particular, this is achieved by employing the concepts of language typology, rules of information flow, topic, focus, thetic clauses, point of departure, topicality, points of view, mainline, offline, background, prominence,coherence, discourse boundaries, and information markedness. The methodology is justified in chapter two.Chapter three presents the results of this analysis clause-by-clause, along with a literal translation and the labels of the information structure of the text. This is anon-traditional commentary that only addresses the discourse aspects of the text.Similarities and differences with the understanding of the literature are compared and contrasted.The conclusions of this study are given in chapter four. It is found that the purpose of the book of Esther in the Septuagint concerns the dates of the festival of Purim.The text itself is divided into 32 major discourse sections (summarized in Table 3 of this study). The structure of the text is based on a plot with (a) an instigating incident, (b) a narrative reversal, and (c) a didactic conclusion. The coding of the study corpus does not justify the existence of chiasms. The unity of the text is justified by the study results.One implication of this study is that a text-centered reading of the study corpus is preferred over a reader-centered approach. An accidental finding is that the data overwhelmingly emphasizes the authority of the king.Translations of three selected portions of the text (taken from the three major genres in the text, namely narrative, hortatory, and didactic) is compared with the translation of this study. This comparison shows that the clarity and the relative emphases of the translation is improved by this research.Finally, the applicability of this method for bible translation and biblical studies is outlined.