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'n God-wat-straf in 'n Plattelandse Gemeente konteks? die Klaaglied van Dogter Sion (Klaagliedere 2) Gelees deur 'n trauma lens
Thesis (MTh)--Stellenbosch University, 2025.
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| spelling | oai:scholar.sun.ac.za:10019.1/132106 'n God-wat-straf in 'n Plattelandse Gemeente konteks? die Klaaglied van Dogter Sion (Klaagliedere 2) Gelees deur 'n trauma lens Coetzer, Jan Hendrik Claassens, L. Juliana M., 1972- Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Theology. Dept. of Old and New Testament. Bible -- Hermeneutics Bible -- Feminist criticism Punishment -- Religious aspects -- Christianity Psychological trauma -- Religious aspects -- Christianity UCTD Thesis (MTh)--Stellenbosch University, 2025. Coetzer, J. H. 2025. 'n God-Wat-Straf in 'n Plattelandse Gemeente konteks? Die Klaaglied van Dogter Sion (Klaagliedere 2) Gelees deur 'n Trauma Lens. Unpublished masters thesis. Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch University [online]. Available: https://scholar.sun.ac.za/items/fc3ce9a1-20a8-4950-8ccf-9edb48be218f ENGLISH SUMMARY: This thesis examines the concept of divine punishment within the rural context of the Dutch Reformed Church, with a specific focus on how natural phenomena, as well as other forms of suffering, are interpreted as a manifestation of God's punishment. This study has its origins in pastoral experiences with congregants who believe that God is punishing them by sending natural disasters, such as hailstorms. By examining Lamentations 2, the research seeks to understand how trauma, experienced by individuals as well as communities, is portrayed in biblical literature. The aim is to re-frame the traditional understanding of a Godwho-punishes image by means of trauma hermeneutics, to investigate questions about theodicy, that is, God's involvement during suffering. This study argues that although biblical texts often portray God as a God-who-punishes, there are ways in which the lens of trauma theory can form part of the healing process. The research relies on the framework of trauma specialists, such as Judith Herman, Kathleen O'Connor, Christopher Frechette and Elizabeth Boase. Herman's three phases, which include safety, mourning and reintegration, are applied to Lamentations 2. Lamentations 2 is a text that gives voice to the immense emotional and spiritual suffering of the Judean people during the Babylonian exile. By bringing trauma theory into conversation with biblical metaphors and literary techniques, Lamentations 2 offers a way in which parishioners can articulate their own experiences of trauma and develop new language. This study makes the argument that the poetic and metaphorical nature of Lamentations are powerful elements that can be used when processing trauma. This study suggests that the reinterpretation of violent biblical narratives through the lens of trauma can help parishioners move from a God-who-punishes image to a view that sees God as present and compassionate in times of need. Finally, the study attempts to offer practical guidelines that equip ministers to conduct responsible discussions with parishioners within contexts where the God-who-punish image prevails. The research of this study contributes to the ongoing conversation around the understanding of theodicy during pastoral conversations where trauma is dealt with. AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Hierdie proefskrif ondersoek die konsep van Goddelike straf binne die plattelandse konteks van die NG Kerk, met 'n spesifieke fokus op hoe natuurverskynsels, sowel as ander vorme van lyding, as 'n manifestering van God se straf geinterpreteer word. Hierdie studie het sy oorsprong uit pastorale ondervindings met gemeentelede wat van die oortuiging is dat God hulle straf deur natuurverskynsels, soos haelstorms, te stuur. Deur Klaagliedere 2 te ondersoek poog die navorsing om te verstaan hoe trauma, wat deur individue, sowel as gemeenskappe beleef word, in Bybelse literatuur uitgebeeld word. Die doel is om die tradisionele verstaan van ‘n God-wat-straf beeld te her-raam deur middel van trauma hermeneutiek, om sodoende vrae oor teodisee, oftewel, God se betrokkenheid tydens lyding, te ondersoek. Hierdie studie argumenteer dat alhoewel Bybelse tekste God gereeld voorstel as ’n God-wat-straf, daar wyses is waarby die lens van trauma teorie deel kan vorm van die heling proses. Die navorsing steun op die raamwerk van trauma spesialiste, soos Judith Herman, Kathleen O’Connor, Christopher Frechette en Elizabeth Boase. Herman se drie fases, wat veiligheid, rou en her-integrasie insluit, word op Klaagliedere 2 van toepassing gemaak. Klaagliedere 2 is ‘n teks wat ‘n stem gee vir die geweldige emosionele en spirituele lyding van die Judeers tydens die Babiloniese ballingskap. Deur trauma teorie met Bybelse metafore en literere tegnieke in gesprek met mekaar te bring, bied Klaagliedere 2 ‘n wyse waardeur gemeentelede hul eie ervarings van trauma kan verwoord en nuwe taal ontwikkel. Hierdie studie argumenteer dat die poetiese en metaforiese aard van Klaagliedere kragtige elemente is wat tydens die verwerking van trauma gebruik kan word. Hierdie studie stel voor dat die herinterpretasie van gewelddadige Bybelse narratiewe, deur die lens van trauma, gemeentelede kan help om vanaf ‘n God-wat-straf beeld te beweeg na ‘n siening van God as teenwoordig en medelydend in tye van nood. Laastens poog die studie om praktiese riglyne te bied wat predikante toerus om binne kontekste waar die God-wat-straf beeld seevier, verantwoordelike gesprekke met gemeentelede te voer. Die navorsing van hierdie studie dra by tot die aanhoudende gesprek rondom die verstaan van teodisee tydens pastorale gesprekke waar trauma hanteer word. Masters 2025-05-23T13:48:40Z 2025-05-23T13:48:40Z 2025-03 Thesis https://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/132106 Stellenbosch University 126 pages application/pdf Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University |
| spellingShingle | Bible -- Hermeneutics Bible -- Feminist criticism Punishment -- Religious aspects -- Christianity Psychological trauma -- Religious aspects -- Christianity UCTD Coetzer, Jan Hendrik 'n God-wat-straf in 'n Plattelandse Gemeente konteks? die Klaaglied van Dogter Sion (Klaagliedere 2) Gelees deur 'n trauma lens |
| title | 'n God-wat-straf in 'n Plattelandse Gemeente konteks? die Klaaglied van Dogter Sion (Klaagliedere 2) Gelees deur 'n trauma lens |
| title_full | 'n God-wat-straf in 'n Plattelandse Gemeente konteks? die Klaaglied van Dogter Sion (Klaagliedere 2) Gelees deur 'n trauma lens |
| title_fullStr | 'n God-wat-straf in 'n Plattelandse Gemeente konteks? die Klaaglied van Dogter Sion (Klaagliedere 2) Gelees deur 'n trauma lens |
| title_full_unstemmed | 'n God-wat-straf in 'n Plattelandse Gemeente konteks? die Klaaglied van Dogter Sion (Klaagliedere 2) Gelees deur 'n trauma lens |
| title_short | 'n God-wat-straf in 'n Plattelandse Gemeente konteks? die Klaaglied van Dogter Sion (Klaagliedere 2) Gelees deur 'n trauma lens |
| title_sort | n god wat straf in n plattelandse gemeente konteks die klaaglied van dogter sion klaagliedere 2 gelees deur n trauma lens |
| topic | Bible -- Hermeneutics Bible -- Feminist criticism Punishment -- Religious aspects -- Christianity Psychological trauma -- Religious aspects -- Christianity UCTD |
| url | https://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/132106 |
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