ABRAHAM
KUYPER
Edited by James D. Bratt with Douglas A. Howard
Translated by Jan van Vliet
Introductions by Douglas A. Howard and George Harinck
Afterword by Diane B. Obenchain
Abraham Kuyper Collected Works in Public Theology
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Originally published as Om de Oude Wereldzee, door Dr. A. Kuyper. 2 vols. Amsterdam: Van Holkema & Warendorf, 1907–08
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ABRAHAM
KUYPER
Collected Works in Public Theology
general editors
JORDAN J. BALLOR
MELVIN FLIKKEMA
Chapter 6: The Enigma of Islam
Chapter 8: Algeria and Morocco
Ornate cover of Kuyper’s Om de Oude Wereldzee, 1907
In times of great upheaval and uncertainty, it is necessary to look to the past for resources to help us recognize and address our own contemporary challenges. While Scripture is foremost among these foundations, the thoughts and reflections of Christians throughout history also provide us with important guidance. Because of his unique gifts, experiences, and writings, Abraham Kuyper is an exemplary guide in these endeavors.
Kuyper (1837–1920) is a significant figure both in the history of the Netherlands and modern Protestant theology. A prolific intellectual, Kuyper founded a political party and a university, led the formation of a Reformed denomination and the movement to create Reformed elementary schools, and served as the prime minister of the Netherlands from 1901 to 1905. In connection with his work as a builder of institutions, Kuyper was also a prolific author. He wrote theological treatises, biblical and confessional studies, historical works, social and political commentary, and devotional materials.
Believing that Kuyper’s work is a significant and underappreciated resource for Christian public witness, in 2011 a group of scholars interested in Kuyper’s life and work formed the Abraham Kuyper Translation Society. The shared conviction of the society, along with the Acton Institute, ...
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About On IslamPart travelogue, part cultural critique, On Islam presents a European imperialist seeing firsthand the damage colonialism had caused and the value of a religion he had never truly understood. Here, Kuyper’s doctrine of common grace shines as he displays a nuanced and respectful understanding of the Muslim world. Though an ardent Calvinist, Kuyper still knew that God’s grace is expressed to unbelievers. Kuyper saw Islam as a culture and religion with much to offer the West, but also as a threat to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Here he expresses a balanced view of early twentieth-century Islam that demands attention from the majority world today as well. Essays by prominent scholars bookend the volume, showing the relevance of these teachings in our time. |
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