Die huishouding van God volgens Jakobus: Rolmodelle en vriendskap onderweg na ’n postpatriargale identiteit

Authors

  • Christelle Bekker Stellenbosch University
  • J Punt Stellenbosch University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5952/52-1-3

Keywords:

Eco-feminism, Household, Patriargalism, Gender, Healing, Hospitality, James

Abstract

Throughout the ages, clerical structures were developed according to the patriarchal family structure, modelled on examples to be found in the New Testament. Upholding a patriarchal (with the accompanying hierarchy) and hetero-normative way of thinking (with accompanying marginalization) within the community of believers, has the potential to wound, oppress and alienate people from the church. This principle has the implication that establishing a post-patriarchal identity in the household, as well as in the church is potentially a key to mutual transformation and liberation. In this article the friendship-model in the book of James is interpreted through the lens of the example of Jesus. Although first-century friendships must be interpreted within the context of patronship, James presents a further perspective: that people should be appreciated as full partners within the relationships.

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Published

2011-09-29

How to Cite

Bekker, C., & Punt, J. (2011). Die huishouding van God volgens Jakobus: Rolmodelle en vriendskap onderweg na ’n postpatriargale identiteit. NGTT | Nederduitse Gereformeerde Teologiese Tydskrif, 52(1&2). https://doi.org/10.5952/52-1-3

Issue

Vol. 52 No. 1&2 (2011)

Section

Articles | Artikels

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