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Faculty of Theology
Department of Practical Theology
Selected Highlights from Research Findings
As part of international research on the renewal in the Liturgy, a contribution was made to a book on the meaning of metaphoric language as liturgical language. An accurate analysis of the functions of the metaphor reveals its possibilities in applications. It must be borne in mind that it is a characteristic of the metaphor to create tension. The metaphor also links related realities. The meaning of conventional metaphors is contained in the fact that it determine people's everyday views and actions. Also, metaphors often create networks. For the Liturgy these different functions of metaphors present exciting and creative possiblities. Further, the place and meaning of simbols are exposed anew.
As deel van internasionale navorsing oor die vernuwing in die Liturgie, is 'n bydrae in 'n gepubliseerde boek gelewer oor die betekenis van metaforiese taal as liturgiese taal. 'n Noukeurige analise van die metafoor se funksies bring die gebruiksmoontlikhede daarvan aan die lig. Daar moet rekening word met die feit dat dit eie aan die metafoor is om spanning te skep. Die metafoor verbind ook verwante werklikhede. Die betekenis van konvensionele metafore is daarin geleë dat dit mense se alledaagse denke en handelinge bepaal. Metafore vorm dikwels ook 'n netwerk. Hierdie verskillende funksies van metafore skep opwindende en kreatiewe moontlikhede vir die Liturgie. Die plek en betekenis van simbole word ook nuut hierdeur belig.
Contact person: Prof CJA Vos.
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