Jurnal Teologi Pambelum

Dear esteemed readers,

With gratitude to God, we present the Jurnal Teologi Pambelum Volume 4, Number 1, August 2024. This edition features five research articles discussing various topics of contextual theology relevant to the life of the church and Indonesian society today.

The first article by Ivana Aimee Djuharto examines the role of women in the resurrection narrative of Jesus according to Luke 24:1-12 using the narrative analysis method. The author finds that the women, who were initially not prominent, were used by God to proclaim the gospel of resurrection after experiencing a process of spiritual development.

Next, Angely Daniel conducts a comparative study between Jacob's dream at Bethel (Genesis 28:10-22) and the symbol of simbuang batu in the Rambu Solo' ritual in Toraja. The author sees a correlation in meaning between the stone monument erected by Jacob as a symbol of God's presence and the simbuang batu as a symbol of love in family relationships in Toraja.

The third article by Natalia Tosuli and Henri Sirangki theologically examines the phenomenon of bubun to'saruran as a healing medium in the Pangrorean community, Toraja. The authors find that the community's belief in the healing properties of the well is not dualistic, but remains centered on God as the source of healing.

Andry Saputra Ligawan in his article discusses the role of religious communities in addressing poverty from the perspective of liberation theology. The author emphasizes the importance of religion becoming an agent of change and defender of the marginalized through active participation in poverty alleviation efforts.

The final article by Jefri Andri Saputra reconstructs the concept of church mission in the context of religious moderation based on 1 Corinthians. The author concludes that the church's mission includes rejecting syncretism, internalizing religious identity, and making love the spirit in building a solidary and missionary community.

We hope that the articles in this edition will enrich insights and stimulate constructive discussions among academics, practitioners, and church leaders. Enjoy reading this edition!

Editorial Team
Jurnal Teologi Pambelum