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Old and New Testament

Focus on responsible interpretation of Biblical texts and their relevance to contemporary contexts.

About the department

The focus of Old and New Testament is reliable, responsible Bible interpretation. Theological exegesis of the Bible is accountable to the rest of the academic scholarly community and to communities of faith (in Africa and abroad) where the interpretation of Scripture takes place. Therefore, the Hebrew and Greek texts of the Bible need to be interpreted taking cognisance of the world of the Biblical authors (then) and readers (now). In continuity with the Biblical text itself, the goal of this interpretation is the liberation of the church, the community, and creation.

Areas of Focus

  • Biblical interpretation
  • Hebrew Bible studies
  • New Testament studies
  • Contextual and theological interpretation

Academic Staff

Prof Marius Nel
Chair: New Testament
021 808-9233
Room 2025
Prof Ntozakhe Cezula
Old Testament
21 808-9247
Room 2024
Prof Louis Jonker
Old Testament
Room 2026
Prof Louis Jonker
Old Testament
Room 2026
Me Whitney Muller
New Testament
Room 2031C
Prof Peter Nagel
New Testament
021 808-9456
Room 2022
Prof Jeremy Punt
New Testament
Room 2023
Me Estelle Muller
Administration and Scriptura
021 808-3626
Room 2031B