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Stellenbosch Theological Journal
On-line version ISSN 2413-9467
Print version ISSN 2413-9459
Abstract
JOHAN, Cilliers. Where have all the prophets gone? Perspectives on political preaching. STJ [online]. 2015, vol.1, n.2, pp.367-383. ISSN 2413-9467. http://dx.doi.org/10.17570/STJ.2015.V1N2.A17.
This article takes a brief look at the notions of voice, event, and experience within the communal paradigm of South African societies. This is followed by a description of different ways in which political and eschatological preaching has been understood within recent times, starting with the reverted eschatology of apartheid sermons, linked to the experience of fear; then the hopeful eschatology of Desmond Tutu's sermons, evoking experiences of anticipation; and concluding with what could be called the present day vacuum in this regard: preaching that strives to maintain by means of introverted eschatology, contributing to experiences of uncertainty.
Keywords : Political preaching; Prophetic voice; Dabar; Udaba.