Who was Bavinck?
Born in 1854, Herman Bavinck was a profound Christian thinker and one of the most important Reformed theologians at the turn of the twentieth century. His magisterial four volume Reformed Dogmatics has now been translated into English.? Although Bavinck died in 1921, he remains a powerful force in Reformed theology and many Christian thinkers are indebted to his comprehensive and balanced teaching.
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Now available: Guide to the Writings of Herman Bavinck |
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This guide provides English readers with a resource for the study of the works of Herman Bavinck (1854?1921), a profound Christian thinker and one of the most important Reformed theologians at the turn of the twentieth century. In it you will find an annotated bibliography of his writings, a concise biography showing the historical context of his publications, and a bibliography of secondary literature. Anyone interested in learning more about the contribution of Bavinck will want to have this resource. Sample bibliographic entries can be seen by clicking under "Books" on the main menu.
About the author Eric D. Bristley (Th.M. Westminster Seminary, Philadelphia) is adjunct professor of Apologetics at City Seminary of Sacramento, California. |
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Endorsement by Dr. John Bolt |
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?The growing interest in Herman Bavinck?s theology just begged for a usable tool that steers students to Bavinck?s writings in Dutch and in translation as well as the body of scholarship on Bavinck. Eric Bristley?s Guide to the Writings of Herman Bavinck more than meets the need by going beyond previous work in its useful cross-referencing and helpful annotations. We who love Bavinck?s theology are in his debt.?
? Dr. John Bolt, Calvin Theological Seminary
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Endorsement by Dr. Ron Gleason |
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?Eric Bristley has performed a much-needed service for the continuation of solid research on Dr. Herman Bavinck. His work will prove to be an invaluable tool for any and all who wish to delve more deeply into Bavinck and his theology. With the release of the English edition of the Gereformeerde Dogmatiek and other various writings that have been translated, the student of theology will return repeatedly to this work.?
? Dr. Ron Gleason, Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA), Yorba Linda, CA
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Endorsement by Dr. Joel R. Beeke |
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?This guide is a thorough, reliable, and stimulating bibliographical tool of primary and secondary sources?a great boon to Bavinck studies. Printed at an opportune time when so many of Bavinck?s magnificent writings are finally being published in English, this book helpfully introduces Bavinck?s life and work and unveils his remarkable contribution to theology, education, history, philosophy, psychology, and culture. Bavinck?s voice is still eminently relevant today for the development of an interdisciplinary Reformed worldview. Hopefully, this guide will prompt even more translations of his valuable writings into English and other languages. No one interested in Bavinck can afford to be without this valuable reference tool.?
? Dr. Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary |
This guide provides English readers with a resource for the study of Bavinck?s works. For many years the study of this master of Reformed theology was restricted largely to those who could read Dutch. But with the recent translation of the four volumes of Reformed Dogmatics, Essays on Religion, Science, and Society, Saved by Grace, and other titles, English readers throughout the world now have access to more of his main publications.
Three purposes are in view in the publication of this guide. First, it is designed to help readers appreciate Bavinck?s broad contribution to a distinctively Christian and Reformed worldview. Second, it is hoped that this guide might stimulate the desire for further translations into English and other languages. And third, it is intended to serve students and scholars in their research into Bavinck?s unique contribution to theology, philosophy, psychology, education, history, and culture.
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ContentsIntroduction 7
Bavinck?s Life and Work 9
Background and Early Education 9
Student at Leiden University, 1874?1880 11
Pastor at Franeker, 1881?1882 13
Professor of Theology at Kampen, 1883?1901 13
The Union of the Reformed Churches in 1892 17
Broader Field of Influence at the Free University, 1902?1921 19
Contribution to Theology 20
Contribution to Christian Philosophy, Psychology, and Education 23
Christian Social and Political Activity 25
Final Days, 1920?1921 26
Herman Bavinck Speaks English 28
(by Dr. John Bolt)
Bavinck Translations 28
Bavinck Scholarship 35
Bavinck Bibliography 40
Publications During Bavinck?s Lifetime 40
Posthumous Publications 114
Versions of the Reformed Dogmatics 134
Government Speeches 134
Bavinck Archives and Letters 136
Bavinck Archives 136
Bavinck Letters 139
Secondary Literature 140
Web Sites about Bavinck 140
Biographical Studies 140
Bavinck Scholarship in English 141
Bavinck Scholarship in Dutch 144
Studies in Korean 145
Index of Titles 147
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