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The parables of Jesus as symbols of social transformation in a critical view of food insecurity systems for vulnerable households in urban townships
Thesis (PhD)--University of Pretoria, 2016.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/61189 The parables of Jesus as symbols of social transformation in a critical view of food insecurity systems for vulnerable households in urban townships Van Eck, Ernest u10675452@tuks.co.za Mashinini, Meshack Mandla UCTD Food Insecurity Food Shortage Vulnerable Households Systemic Vulnerability Parables Jesus Urban townships Theology theses SDG-01 SDG-01: No poverty Theology theses SDG-02 SDG-02: Zero hunger Theology theses SDG-03 SDG-03: Good health and well-being Theology theses SDG-05 SDG-05: Gender equality Theology theses SDG-10 SDG-10: Reduced inequalities Theology theses SDG-11 SDG-11: Sustainable cities and communities Thesis (PhD)--University of Pretoria, 2016. The aim of this study is to determine the use of the parables of the historical Jesus as transformative interpretive instruments of food shortage in urban townships. We will give much attention on the 12 theses critical reading of the parables espoused by Van Eck. In order to reach stated objectives, a sample of 360 township residents across the South Western Townships (Soweto) and Pretoria, comprising of teenagers, youth and adults were invited to participate in the study. Van Eck's methodology of the twelve theses as interpretative frameworks of the parables will be applied. In that regard the reading of ten parables by Van Eck will be undertaken. The ten parables to be covered will be the following: the parable of the Minas (Lk 19:12b-24, 27), the parable of the Sower (Mk 4:3b-8); the parable of Unmerciful Servant (Mt 18:23-33); the parable of the Mustard Seed (Lk 13:18-19); the parable of the Great Banquet (Lk 14:1b-23); parable of the Lost Sheep (Lk 15:4-6); the parable of the Richman and Lazarus (Lk 16:19-26); the parable of the Merchant (Mt 13:45-46); the parable of the Friend at Midnight (Lk 11:5-8) and the parable of the Tenants in the vineyard (Gospel of Thomas 65). We will apply specific parables in interpreting four major indicators that emerged in the study. The indicators covered the following issues: the impact of food shortage on self-respect, one's dignity, openness and good relations with others. To achieve the desired end we will use the following parables: the parable of the minas (Lk 19:12b-24, 27), the parable of the sower (Mk 4:3b-8); the parable of the merchant (Mt 13:45-46); and the parable of the rich man and Lazarus (Lk 16:19-26). Each selected indicator will be interrogated by a singular parable. The remaining aspects of the results of food study will be interpreted by eight parables namely: the parable of unmerciful servant (Mt 18:23-33); the parable of the mustard seed (Lk 13:18-19); the parable of the great banquet (Lk 14:1b-23); parable of the lost sheep (Lk 15:4-6); the parable of the rich man and Lazarus (Lk 16:19-26); the parable of the merchant (Mt 13:45-46); the parable of the friend at midnight (Lk 11:5-8) and the parable of the tenants in the vineyard (Gos. Thom. 65). We want to show that the given parables can serve as catalyst of transformation in the interpretation of the entire study of food insecurity in the townships. mi2025 New Testament Studies PhD Unrestricted SDG-01: No poverty SDG-02: Zero hunger SDG-03: Good health and well-being SDG-05: Gender equality SDG-10: Reduced inequalities SDG-11: Sustainable cities and communities 2017-06-28T13:38:00Z 2017-06-28T13:38:00Z 2017-04-06 2016 Thesis Mashinini, MM 2016, The parables of Jesus as symbols of social transformation in a critical view of food insecurity systems for vulnerable households in urban townships, PhD Thesis, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, viewed yymmdd <http://hdl.handle.net/2263/61189> A2017 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/61189 en © 2017 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Food Insecurity Food Shortage Vulnerable Households Systemic Vulnerability Parables Jesus Urban townships Theology theses SDG-01 SDG-01: No poverty Theology theses SDG-02 SDG-02: Zero hunger Theology theses SDG-03 SDG-03: Good health and well-being Theology theses SDG-05 SDG-05: Gender equality Theology theses SDG-10 SDG-10: Reduced inequalities Theology theses SDG-11 SDG-11: Sustainable cities and communities The parables of Jesus as symbols of social transformation in a critical view of food insecurity systems for vulnerable households in urban townships |
| title | The parables of Jesus as symbols of social transformation in a critical view of food insecurity systems for vulnerable households in urban townships |
| title_full | The parables of Jesus as symbols of social transformation in a critical view of food insecurity systems for vulnerable households in urban townships |
| title_fullStr | The parables of Jesus as symbols of social transformation in a critical view of food insecurity systems for vulnerable households in urban townships |
| title_full_unstemmed | The parables of Jesus as symbols of social transformation in a critical view of food insecurity systems for vulnerable households in urban townships |
| title_short | The parables of Jesus as symbols of social transformation in a critical view of food insecurity systems for vulnerable households in urban townships |
| title_sort | parables of jesus as symbols of social transformation in a critical view of food insecurity systems for vulnerable households in urban townships |
| topic | UCTD Food Insecurity Food Shortage Vulnerable Households Systemic Vulnerability Parables Jesus Urban townships Theology theses SDG-01 SDG-01: No poverty Theology theses SDG-02 SDG-02: Zero hunger Theology theses SDG-03 SDG-03: Good health and well-being Theology theses SDG-05 SDG-05: Gender equality Theology theses SDG-10 SDG-10: Reduced inequalities Theology theses SDG-11 SDG-11: Sustainable cities and communities |
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