Haase_UZ_x007E_DTh (2).pdf - South African Theological Seminary
Haase_UZ_x007E_DTh (2).pdf - South African Theological Seminary Haase_UZ_x007E_DTh (2).pdf - South African Theological Seminary
2 Assumptions I assume throughout that postmodernity is a real, contemporary, primarily Western cultural dynamic, that requires thorough consideration. I further assume that as an anthropocentric cultural dynamic, postmodernity requires a Christian response. I assume throughout, the authority, and validity of the Holy Bible, and the historic person of Jesus Christ as given in Scripture. I use the New King James Version of the Bible throughout, simply because I am most familiar with it. Portions of this project are a Christian apologetic (i.e., defence). For this, I have no regrets, for “ I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile” (Rom. 1:16). Acknowledgements My thanks to God Almighty (El Shaddai), who called me to this work, and enabled me to complete it. I am deeply indebted to my family, who have been so patient and supportive throughout, without whom I could not have completed this project. Finally, thanks to the faculty and staff at the University of Zululand -- especially Dr. Alrah Pitchers -- who have been so encouraging and helpful. To these mentioned and to others who have helped -- my sincere thanks! University of Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
3 Key Terms Postmodern, postmodernity, postmodernism, deconstruction, post-colonialism, pluralism, apologetics, Neo-Paganism, Post-Christendom, progress. Declaration I declare that, Postmodernity: Impact and Implications, is my own work, and that all sources used, or quoted have been properly acknowledged. Working Hypothesis I believe postmodernity is a Western cultural dynamic that can, and should be better understood, because of the impact it has already had within Western culture and beyond, and because of its present and future implications for global Christianity. University of Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Assumptions<br />
I assume throughout that postmodernity is a real, contemporary, primarily Western<br />
cultural dynamic, that requires thorough consideration. I further assume that as an<br />
anthropocentric cultural dynamic, postmodernity requires a Christian response. I assume<br />
throughout, the authority, and validity of the Holy Bible, and the historic person of Jesus<br />
Christ as given in Scripture. I use the New King James Version of the Bible throughout,<br />
simply because I am most familiar with it. Portions of this project are a Christian<br />
apologetic (i.e., defence). For this, I have no regrets, for “ I am not ashamed of the<br />
gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for<br />
the Jew, then for the Gentile” (Rom. 1:16).<br />
Acknowledgements<br />
My thanks to God Almighty (El Shaddai), who called me to this work, and enabled me<br />
to complete it. I am deeply indebted to my family, who have been so patient and<br />
supportive throughout, without whom I could not have completed this project. Finally,<br />
thanks to the faculty and staff at the University of Zululand -- especially Dr. Alrah<br />
Pitchers -- who have been so encouraging and helpful. To these mentioned and to others<br />
who have helped -- my sincere thanks!<br />
University of Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, <strong>South</strong> Africa
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