SEEING, SIGHING, SIGNING – CONTOURS OF A VULNERABLE HOMILETIC

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  • Johan Cilliers Stellenbosch University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7833/116-1-1281

Keywords:

Observation, Perception, Lament, Vulnerability, Signs, Hope

Abstract

 In this article the many in-between spaces of paradox that characterise the society of South Africa, up to this day, are seen as liminal breeding grounds for what could be called a vulnerable homiletic. Three key concepts are discussed as being inherent to such a homiletic, namely seeing, sighing, and signing. These key concepts are exemplified by reference to sermons by former Archbishop of Cape Town, Dr Desmond Tutu in particular. The article concludes with a reflection on an art work by South African artist Marco Cianfanelli.

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Author Biography

Johan Cilliers, Stellenbosch University

 Department of Practical Theology

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Published

2017-04-12

How to Cite

Cilliers, J. (2017). SEEING, SIGHING, SIGNING – CONTOURS OF A VULNERABLE HOMILETIC. Scriptura: Journal for Biblical, Theological and Contextual Hermeneutics, 116(1), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.7833/116-1-1281

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Vol. 116 No. 1 (2017)

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Articles

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