Abstract

VERGEER, Willem C.. The impact of the theology of Dirk Postma on Reformed Hermeneutics. In Skriflig (Online) [online]. 2020, vol.54, n.2, pp.1-9. ISSN 2305-0853.  http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/ids.v54i2.2563.

At the 150th commemoration of the founding of the Theological Seminary of the Reformed Churches of South-Africa, this article explores the specific historical origins and characteristics of Reformed Hermeneutics. By determining the rules of exegesis, Reformed Hermeneutics indeed has a fundamental influence on the development of Reformed Theology. The research indicates that the theological views of Dirk Postma lay at the heart of Reformed Hermeneutics. His views can further be traced to those of Aegidius Francken, a product of the Nadere Reformatie. An analysis of two recent publications outlining Reformed Hermeneutics indicates that the same hermeneutical principles that Dirk Postma upheld, still hold sway in Reformed Theology today. These principles are outlined and are put forward as standard for the future development of Reformed Theology.

Keywords : Gereformeerde Hermeneutiek; Dirk Postma; Aegidius Francken; Teologiese Skool Potchefstroom; Teologiese opleiding; Reformed Hermeneutics; Theological Seminary Potchefstroom; Theological education.

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