And it is common knowledge in the english speaking world that abraham kuyper is one of the fathers of apartheid. And therefore, when i was invited most honorably by your faculty to give the stone lectures here this year, i could not hesitate a moment as to my choice of subject. The latter is found most recently stated in the stone lectures, regarded by kuyper as an authoritative statement of his views the stone lectures were delivered at princeton theological seminary in 1898 and are published under the title lectures on calvinism amsterdam, hoocker and wormser ltd. Stackhouse to write a book on abraham kuyper 18731920 and apartheid. Warfield to princeton in 1898 to participate in the stone lectures. Abraham kuypers conception of societal sphere sovereignty has received various interpretations. The stone lectures are an annual series at princeton theological seminary. Zuidema common grace and christian action in kuyper common grace and christian action in abraham kuyper s. The center for public justices annual kuyper lecture seeks to focus our attention on significant questions of.
Just as abraham kuyper, when invited to give the stone lectures at princeton university in 1898, could not hesitate a moment as to my choice of subject, namely, the subject of calvinism,1 so also i, having been granted my choice of topics for the series by the minister in charge of the four. His ascendancy to prime minister would not have occurred without this alliance. Richard mouw was first drawn to abraham kuyper s writings about public life in the turbulent 1960s. Lectures on calvinism, a series of lectures sponsored by the stone foundation, was delivered by abraham kuyper at the princeton theological seminary in 1898.
Nov 01, 2009 the stone lectures on calvinism were recommended to me as a good place to start with kuyper. Fall 2017 journal of christian legal thought 1 francis schaeffer, a christian manifesto 1 1981. The stone lectures of 1898 abraham kuyper six lectures delivered at princeton university, 1898 under the auspices of the l. At this juncture colson referred to the stone lectures given at princeton 18981899 by kuyper. Abraham kuyper addresses a longstanding controversy in the dutch parliament harry van dyke the netherlands experienced a struggle for educational freedom between 1840 and 1920.
Kuyper were delivered at princeton university in 1898 as part of the stone lecture series. From calvinism have i drawn the inspiration firmly and resolutely to take my stand in the thick of this great conflict of principles. These six classic lectures by distinguished scholar abraham kuyper 18371920 on the key figure in reformation theology were delivered at princeton theological seminary in 1898. He noted in his final lecture, the chief purpose of my lecturing in.
Rediscovering sphere sovereignty in the age of trump dr. In rejecting the germanic statesocialist option, kuyper wrote. Though based on lectures delivered in 1898, kuypers book retains its relevance even today. The stone lectures on calvinism were recommended to me as a good place to start with kuyper. Abraham kuyper and herman bavinck and the doctrine of scripture, 2008, richard b. He founded the antirevolutionary party and was prime minister of the netherlands between 1901 and 1905. Lectures on calvinism offers a timeless exploration of the theology and thinking of key reformer john calvin. Kuypers lectures on calvinismtrinity evangel church. Lectures on calvinism reformational publishing project. Sphere sovereignty involves the idea of an all encompassing created order, designed and governed by god.
Topics calvinism, reformed, theology, abraham, kuyper collection opensource. The stone lectures, delivered at princeton university, are online here, and represent an authoritative statement of calvinism. Abraham kuyper is absolutely brilliant, and this book wellevidences this fact as he shows how the worldview of calvinism impacts all areas of life. The abraham kuyper center for public theology annual. The article addresses kuyper s reinterpretation of calvinism, which allegedly combined the richness of its tradition with an endorsement of modern principles and ways of life except for gambling, theater going, and some other minor activities. The state may never become an octopus, which stifles the whole of life. Particularly good were his lectures on calvinism and worldview, calvinism and politics, and calvinism and art.
Abraham kuyper was prime minister of the netherlands in the 19th century and a dedicated calvinist. This concert is taking place during the annual conference of the abraham kuyper center for theology and public life. Abraham kuypers lectures on calvinism grand rapids, mi. Kuyper gave the fata morgana speech at various occasions, and made the term modernism modernisme current at the time. A conversation with abraham kuyper, nicholas wolterstorff, and the word of god part 2 of a twopart series on the arts and theology.
For an excellent study of kuypers stone lectures, see peter s. Molendijk abstract the article addresses kuyperos reinterpretation of calvinism, which allegedly combined the richness of its tradition with an endorsement of modern principles and ways of life except for gambling, theater going, and some other minor activities. Charles glenn april 27, 2017 grand rapids, michigan m ost americans have never heard of abraham kuyper. This year marks the one hundredth anniversary of the famous stone lectures on calvinism which abraham kuyper gave at princeton. This concept first gained prominence during the sevendecade. And therefore, when i was invited most honorably by your faculty to give the stonelectures here this year, i could not hesitate a moment as to my choice of subject. It will come as no surprise that theological modernism and abraham kuyper do not get on. Abraham kuyper, south africa, and apartheid hier staan ek. Abraham kuyper, lectures on calvinism peabody, ma, hendrickson publishers, 2008.
Gaffin, 098003700x, 9780980037005, reformed academic press, 2008. Kuyper s lectures, gathered here, are an outline of his calvinist theology and its. Although this freedom was guaranteed in the constitution of 1848, the ruling elite insisted for many decades that only public schools. Famously, kuyper spoke of modernism as a fata morgana in the christian domain. They seek to invite internationallyrenowned speakers, and have hosted such names as nicholas wolterstorff and abraham kuyper.
Six lectures delivered at princeton university, 1898 under the auspices of the. Widely recognized as historian, theologian, philosopher, writer, and professoreducator, kuyper was born in maassluis, the son of a state church reformed pastor, later to accompany his family to the university town of leyden, where his father accepted a charge. While i didnt agree with him in all his conclusions, his lectures made me think. Abraham kuyper 18371920, was invited to deliver a series of lectures in the stone lecturing series on calvinism at princeton university in the united states. Rather, i have written this series in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of kuypers famous stone lectures at princeton theological seminary, with the hope that it will contribute in a small way to a renewal of interest in kuypers life and legacy. Here, too, there is no false irenicism on kuypers part. Six lectures delivered in the theological seminary at princeton.
Abraham kuyper was a dutch politician, journalist, statesman and theologian. Kuypers lectures, gathered here, are an outline of his calvinist theology and its impact on every aspect of society kuyper is known for his phrase every square inch. If they have, they are likely to associate his name with sphere sovereignty. The trinity foundation we have seen the future, and we. Six lectures from the stone foundation lectures delivered at princeton university kuyper, abraham on. Rediscovering sphere sovereignty in the age of trump. Dutch neocalvinism of abraham kuyper 18371920, will appreciate that kuyper himself wrote in his famous 1898 princeton stone lectures, lectures on calvinism, about his ecumenical alliance with catholics.
Herman dooyeweerds interpretation of sphere sovereignty develops kuypers conception in terms of its being rooted in and motivated from a distinctly christian religious orientation, and results in a view of society that is neither individualistic, nor collectivistic. As he struggled to find the right christian stance toward big social issues such as the civil rights movement and the vietnam war, mouw discovered kuyper s lectures on calvinism and, with it, a robust vision of active christian involvement in public life that has guided him ever since. Lectures on calvinism ebook the stone lectures of 1898 by abraham kuyper in epub. Abraham kuyper christian classics ethereal library. Zuidema, common grace and christian action in abraham kuyper, in his communication and confrontation toronto. Abraham kuyper, part iii subject today i will conclude my threepart series of quotes from james bratts abraham kuyper. Warfield, and contains his notes on the translation of the lectures. In that case every difference of spiritual expression fuses into one. Even if abraham kuypers style and rhetoric is criticized now and then, the fact that he. The center for public justices annual kuyper lecture seeks to focus our attention on significant questions of religion in public life and jesus lordship over all creation. In it, kuyper seeks to explain from a christian perspective the origin of governmental power as well as necessary limitations on that power.
Kuyper s lectures, gathered here, are an outline of his calvinist theology and its impact on every aspect of society kuyper is known for his phrase every square inch. Lectures on calvinism or the stone lectures sponsored by the l. The center was established in 1998, following the 100th anniversary celebrations of abraham kuypers stone lectures on calvinism, delivered in. Six lectures delivered at princeton university, 1898 under the auspices of the l.
He was deeply influential in a number of areas, likely reflecting his broad biblical worldview. Kuyper delivered six lectures, each revolving around the theme of necessary interaction between calvinism and culture. Though based on lectures delivered in 1898, kuyper s book retains its relevance even today. To navigate through the ribbon, use standard browser navigation keys. Students of kuypers doctrine of common grace generally acknowledge that it remains an unfinished item on the. Last year, when i was a visiting scholar at princeton seminary, i was asked by my friend max stackhouse to write a book on abraham kuyper 18731920 and apartheid. During my research i found out that since 1975 the topic of kuyper and apartheid has been well known in the international academic world.
The article addresses kuypers reinterpretation of calvinism, which allegedly combined the richness of its tradition with an endorsement of modern principles and ways of life except for gambling, theater going, and some other minor activities. It must occupy its own place, on its own root, among all the other trees of the forest, and thus it. This project was a labor of love by glenn wainwright. Lecture 3, entitled calvinism and politics, is a must read for any christian seriously looking to integrate faith and law. Over the course of the lectures, kuyper discusses calvinism and the way it pertains to many aspects of life including politics, science, and art. The stone lectures of 1898 by abraham kuyper in epub. He just gives a very articulate statement, not only of the common heritage of. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the.
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