Analities-deskriptiewe oorsig van die gebruik van die term sinkretisme: “Die definisie van die probleem en die probleem met die definisie”
An analytic-descriptive overview of the use of the term syncretism: “The definition of the problem and the pro-blem with the definition” Contemplating syncretism entails defining the concept. Definitions of syncretism are many and diverse. This fact does not only suggest a problem with the definitio...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Afrikaans |
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AOSIS
2003-10-01
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| Series: | HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies |
| Online Access: | https://hts.org.za/index.php/hts/article/view/650 |
| Summary: | An analytic-descriptive overview of the use of the term syncretism: “The definition of the problem and the pro-blem with the definition”
Contemplating syncretism entails defining the concept. Definitions of syncretism are many and diverse. This fact does not only suggest a problem with the definition, but also contributes to the perplexity of the issue. Various strategies may be followed to break the impasse: redefining syncretism, abolishing the term or acceptance of a plurality of perspectives. The article aims to illuminate the complexity of syncretism, as well as attempting to reach a useable definition. It proposes a neutral approach and way of defining this complex concept. |
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| ISSN: | 0259-9422 2072-8050 |