Difference between revisions of "E.A. Venter"
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| − | [[E.A. Venter]] ( | + | [[E.A. Venter]] (1914-1968) was a minister, academic, philosopher, cultural historian, editor, author and playwright. |
''Not to be confused with the chemical scientist, E.A. Venter.'' | ''Not to be confused with the chemical scientist, E.A. Venter.'' | ||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
| − | Born Erasmus Albertus Venter | + | Born Erasmus Albertus Venter on 21 June 1914 in die district of Winburg and studied at A brilliant student, he ultimately obtained three doctorates. |
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| − | He | + | Became an NG Church Minister in 1938, serving in the congregations of Noorder-Paarl, Robertson, Cape Town, Tarkastad and De Aar. He later served on the ''Raad van die NG Kerke'' (Council of NG churches) and other capacities. In 1952 he became the Head of the Department of Philosophy at the [[University of the Orange Free State]]. |
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| + | He passed away in Bloemfontein on 10 October 1968 | ||
==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ||
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Other books include ''Ons Geskiedenisalbum'' | Other books include ''Ons Geskiedenisalbum'' | ||
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| + | Plays included ''[[Natalia]]'' (Historiese Drama in Drie Bedrywe, H.A.U.M. Jacques Dusseau & Co., 1939), | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
| + | https://www.gemeentegeskiedenis.co.za/venter-erasmus-albertus/ | ||
| + | ''Natalia'', Bookdealers website[https://www.google.com/search?q=Boeke+deur+E.A.+Venter+&rlz=1C1GCEU_enZA853ZA853&biw=1098&bih=475&ei=PnmJZNnVMYj5gQb6gbiICA&ved=0ahUKEwjZ7LryqsL_AhWIfMAKHfoADoEQ4dUDCA8&uact=5&oq=Boeke+deur+E.A.+Venter+&gs_lcp=Cgxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAQAzIFCCEQoAEyBQghEKABMgUIIRCgAUoECEEYAFAAWABglQpoAHABeACAAeoCiAHqApIBAzMtMZgBAKABAcABAQ&sclient=gws-wiz-serp] | ||
Go to the [[ESAT Bibliography]] | Go to the [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
Revision as of 10:29, 14 June 2023
E.A. Venter (1914-1968) was a minister, academic, philosopher, cultural historian, editor, author and playwright.
Not to be confused with the chemical scientist, E.A. Venter.
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Biography
Born Erasmus Albertus Venter on 21 June 1914 in die district of Winburg and studied at A brilliant student, he ultimately obtained three doctorates.
Became an NG Church Minister in 1938, serving in the congregations of Noorder-Paarl, Robertson, Cape Town, Tarkastad and De Aar. He later served on the Raad van die NG Kerke (Council of NG churches) and other capacities. In 1952 he became the Head of the Department of Philosophy at the University of the Orange Free State.
He passed away in Bloemfontein on 10 October 1968
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
He wrote biographies of Totius, A.G. Visser (A. G. Visser in Woord en Beeld ),
Other books include Ons Geskiedenisalbum
Plays included Natalia (Historiese Drama in Drie Bedrywe, H.A.U.M. Jacques Dusseau & Co., 1939),
Sources
https://www.gemeentegeskiedenis.co.za/venter-erasmus-albertus/
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