- Du Plooy, H. (2002): Listening to the wind in the trees: meaning, interpretation and literary theory, in: Acta Theologica 22/1. S. 266-279.
- Abstract: In this article the literary theories which dominated textual studies during the twentieth century are discussed briefly, indicating the philosophical roots of these theories. The article points out that whereas theories during the greater part of the twentieth century tended to encourage a more "open" approach to meaning and textuality, there are clear indications of a new awareness of textual constraints in the last decade. The point is made that interpreters and translators should be aware of the philosophical implications as well as of the textual constraints in the different forms of textual processing. In conclusion the responsibility of translators and interpreters of religious texts is emphasised.
- Kauhaus, Hanna (2009): Wege der Bibelauslegung im 18. Jahrhundert. Studien zur Exegese in einem geistigen Cluster zwischen Theologie, Philosophie und Frömmigkeit. Link [Dissertation]
- Tolmie, D.F. (2005): Die impak van metodologie op die verstaan van die Nuwe Testament, in: Acta Theologica 25/2. S. 157-182.
- Abstract: During the previous century many new methods for interpreting the New Testament were developed. In this article it is asked if new methods always enable better insight into the New Testament. Although it is conceded that this is not always the case, it is argued that the correct application of new methods can indeed facilitate new insights into the New Testament. This is then illustrated by examples from the narratological analysis of the Fourth Gospel and the rhetorical analysis of the Letter to the Galatians.
- van Zyl, H.C. (2008): Reading the New Testament from a theological perspective, in: Acta Theologica 28/2. S. 133-145.
- Abstract: This article argues that, from the perspective of the faith community, it is not enough to read the Bible only from a “technical” point of view; a theological perspective is also required. Subsequently the article deals with what a theological reading entails: A reader-orientated and a text-orientated view are presented.