Works by Abraham Kuyper

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• Calvinism: Six Stone-lectures
  Description: The Stone Lectures are an annual series at Princeton Theological Seminary. They seek to invite internationally-renowned speakers, and have hosted such names as Nicholas Wolterstorff and Abraham Kuyper. 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"). His first lecture is "Calvinism A Life System," and the remaining five relate Calvinism to religion, politics, science, art, and the future. Kuyper is an important figure in Calvinism and a leader in theology development. His passion for education resulted in the founding of Amsterdam Free University and numerous other colleges. Readers familiar with this tradition will appreciate these six foundational lectures.
  
  Abby Zwart
  CCEL Staff Writer
• Mystery of Islam [from J.H. Boer]
  Description: Besides an introduction by the translator, this writing comprises the Introduction and Chapter 1 of Volume 2 of Kuyper’s Om de Oude Wereldzee (Around the Ancient Mediterranean Sea). The entire work is Kuyper’s reactions to and thoughts about the Mediterranean Muslim civilization that he traversed. Some of the same subjects that captivated his attention a century ago have returned to the limelight today: the role of Turkey, the position of women, Muslim education, and the unrelenting march of Islam, often at the expense of Christian communities. Above all, he seeks an answer to the mystery of the dynamics that seem to make Islam unstoppable.
  
  Dr. Jan H. Boer
  Translator
  Copyright: Copyright by J.H. Boer
• Tafereelen uit De Heilige Schrift [Dutch]
• To be near unto God [from Archive.org]
• To Be Near Unto God [from Kuyper Foundation]
  Description: This beloved devotional classic, which has blessed Christians for over one hundred years, contains 110 meditations on just one verse from Psalm 73: “But as for me, it is good to be near unto God.” This intimate and contemplative devotional emphasizes that the reality of being near unto God must be the foundation upon which all else lies, the driving force of our very existence. These meditations, written during Kuyper’s years as Prime Minister of the Netherlands (1901-1905), embody Kuyper’s dedication to the unity of doctrinal loyalty and the spiritual vigor in his writing. As such, these meditations are trusted reflections of Kuyper’s continual reflections and readings of Psalm 73:28, and are a true source of wisdom and spiritual encouragement.
  
  Laura de Jong
  CCEL Staff Writer
  Copyright: unknown
• Work of the Holy Spirit
  Description: "Even though we honor the Father and believe on the Son, how little do we live in the Holy Spirit!" Throughout the history of the Christian tradition, the Holy Spirit has been one of the most elusive aspects of the faith. During Kuyper's time, very little attention had been given to the person and works of the Holy Spirit. Kuyper recognized this void, and as the editor of the weekly religious publication entitled The Herald, Kuyper dedicated approximately one hundred short entries to the works of the Holy Spirit. The Work of the Holy Spirit is a compilation of these entries organized into three Volumes. Volume One addresses the influence of the Holy Spirit in the Church as a whole, while Volumes Two and Three focus on the works of the Holy Spirit in the individual. Kuyper's entries provide a comprehensive study of the Holy Spirit, exploring in detail how the Holy Spirit sanctifies both the Church and its members.
  
  Emmalon Davis
  CCEL Staff Writer
• You Can Do Greater Things Than Christ [from J.H. Boer]
  Description: This selection from Kuyper’s Pro Rege was translated primarily for Nigerian Christians. They are squeezed between their old Animistic worldview and the new Christian one. The new worldview itself has a rift between Western traditional Christians and Charismatics. Kuyper’s treatment of miracles plays a holistic mediating role between these three perspectives. His holistic perspective on miracles, demons and science has turned out to be of great interest for Western readers as well.
  
  Dr. Jan H. Boer
  Translator
  Copyright: Copyright by J.H. Boer