Hoogmoed as motief in die profetiese uitsprake teen nie-Israelitiese volke
Pride as motif in the prophecies against foreign nations Pride is a common motif in the prophecies against foreign nations. The concept of pride in these prophecies must be understood in a theological context, i.e. that everything has its place and function within the world order. Pride represents...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Afrikaans |
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1987-01-01
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| Series: | HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies |
| Online Access: | https://hts.org.za/index.php/hts/article/view/2280 |
| Summary: | Pride as motif in the prophecies against foreign nations
Pride is a common motif in the prophecies against foreign nations. The concept of pride in these prophecies must be understood in a theological context, i.e. that everything has its place and function within the world order. Pride represents a short-circuit within this world order. It is God who acts against pride, every time. Significantly, pride as a motif appears especially in times of exile. |
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| ISSN: | 0259-9422 2072-8050 |