On Islam - Couverture souple

Kuyper, Abraham

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1540972348 ISBN 13 : 9781540972347

Editeur : Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group, 2026

Synopsis

At the beginning of the twentieth century, famed theologian Abraham Kuyper toured the Mediterranean world and encountered Islam for the first time. Part travelogue, part cultural critique, On Islam presents a European imperialist seeing firsthand the damage that 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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À propos des auteurs

Abraham Kuyper (1837-1920) was one of the most extraordinary individuals of his time. A prolific intellectual and theologian, he founded the Free University in Amsterdam and was instrumental in the development of Neo-Calvinism. He was also an active politician, serving as a member of Parliament in the Netherlands beginning in 1874 and serving as Prime Minister from 1901 to 1905. At this intersection of church and state, he devoted much of his writing toward developing a public theology. His passion was to faithfully understand and engage culture through a Christian worldview. The most famous example is his articulation of the doctrine of common grace. His work has influenced countless others, including Francis Schaeffer, Cornelius Van Til, and Alvin Plantinga.

James D. Bratt (PhD, Yale University), now retired, taught at the University of Pittsburgh and Calvin University.

Douglas A. Howard (PhD, Indiana University) is professor emeritus at Calvin University.

Jan van Vliet (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary) is professor emeritus of economics at Dordt University.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1540972348
• ISBN 13: 9781540972347
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 408
• Éditeur: Bratt James D., Howard Douglas A.
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