Die rol van Ou Testament Teologie in die prediking

Abstract

The function of Old Testament Theology in preachingWhile preparing a sermon from the Old Testament, pastors often tend to neglect the important role that Old Testament Theology can play in assisting them to apply the ancient text to modern circumstances. In this paper, two reasons for this neglect is discussed, namely the problems concerning the method, task and scope of Old Testament Theology on the one hand and the inadequate historical and literary skills of the exegete on the other hand. Solutions to both problem areas are proposed.