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Post-Apartheid reading of Jeremiah 8:18-9:22 : an approach for inter- generational healing
Dissertation (MTh (Biblical Studies Old Testament))--University of Pretoria, 2023.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/94331 Post-Apartheid reading of Jeremiah 8:18-9:22 : an approach for inter- generational healing Groenewald, Alphonso, 1969- kamagano.sethono@tuks.co.za Sethono, Kamagano UCTD Apartheid trauma Black communities South Africa SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutions Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Dissertation (MTh (Biblical Studies Old Testament))--University of Pretoria, 2023. The book of Jeremiah explores reflections on catastrophe, trauma, and strategies for survival. At its core, Jeremiah is characterized by a focus on tears and lament, portraying the prophet as a symbol of suffering. The text revolves around a nation engulfed in pain and loss, as the defeat of Judah disrupts its social and political fabric, leaving survivors traumatised and disillusioned. In Jeremiah 8:18-9:22, there is a collective mourning involving God, the prophet, and the people for both the impending and past disasters. Jeremiah 8:18-9:22 illustrates the efforts of the disaster's victims to navigate grief and come to terms with their circumstances. Apartheid has similarly left numerous black communities traumatised and in need of healing. Rooted in South Africa, apartheid was a racial ideology that enforced the dominance of the white minority over the indigenous black majority. Comparable to the destruction of Judah, apartheid witnessed traumatic events, including widespread violence, merciless opposition, and brutality resulting in loss of life. The dissertation aims to delve into the repercussions of apartheid trauma, emphasising the necessity for healing. It explores mourning rites within South African communities as mechanisms for coping with trauma and underscores the importance of forgiveness in the healing process. Ultimately, the thesis envisions black communities transitioning from avoidance of apartheid-induced trauma to actively fostering hope and working towards a brighter future. Old Testament Studies MTh (Biblical Studies Old Testament) Unrestricted Faculty of Theology and Religion SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutions 2024-02-06T10:17:07Z 2024-02-06T10:17:07Z 2024-04-23 2023 Dissertation * A2024 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/94331 en © 2023 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 Apartheid trauma Black communities South Africa SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutions Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Post-Apartheid reading of Jeremiah 8:18-9:22 : an approach for inter- generational healing |
| title | Post-Apartheid reading of Jeremiah 8:18-9:22 : an approach for inter- generational healing |
| title_full | Post-Apartheid reading of Jeremiah 8:18-9:22 : an approach for inter- generational healing |
| title_fullStr | Post-Apartheid reading of Jeremiah 8:18-9:22 : an approach for inter- generational healing |
| title_full_unstemmed | Post-Apartheid reading of Jeremiah 8:18-9:22 : an approach for inter- generational healing |
| title_short | Post-Apartheid reading of Jeremiah 8:18-9:22 : an approach for inter- generational healing |
| title_sort | post apartheid reading of jeremiah 8 18 9 22 an approach for inter generational healing |
| topic | UCTD Apartheid trauma Black communities South Africa SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutions Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/94331 |