Abraham Kuyper

"Vrijmaking der kerk" (Liberation of the Church) by Abraham Kuyper, originally published in 1869, delves into the historical and theological arguments surrounding the freedom of the church. Kuyper, a significant figure in Dutch neo-Calvinism, examines the relationship between church and state, advocating for the autonomy of religious institutions. This work offers insights into 19th-century Dutch religious and political thought and remains relevant to discussions about religious liberty and the role of the church in society. Kuyper's analysis provides a valuable historical perspective on the ongoing dialogue about the church's independence and its influence on the wider world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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"Sphere Sovereignty" by Abraham Kuyper offers a theological and philosophical framework, emphasizing the distinct, God-ordained authorities within various spheres of life-such as the church, state, family, and education. Kuyper argues that each sphere has its own autonomy, directly under God, without interference from the others, particularly the state. This work not only navigates the balance between these spheres but also critiques the overreach of state power into areas like the church and education. Kuyper's insights advocate for a society where diverse domains operate freely within their God-given jurisdictions, championing the principle that Christ claims sovereignty over "every square inch" of life. His vision remains influential in discussions on faith, politics, and society, offering a blueprint for Christian engagement in the public square while respecting the distinct roles and responsibilities divinely appointed to each sphere of life. In his lecture, Abraham Kuyper contrasted sphere sovereignty with state sovereignty, criticizing the latter for leading to a deification of the state and suppression of other life spheres, including academia. He also addressed "popular sovereignty," stemming from the French Revolution, as promoting an idolatry of individual rights. Advocating for sphere sovereignty, Kuyper envisioned the Free University to operate under divine authority, free from external institutional pressures, aiming for God's glory rather than that of the state or individual. This vision of pluralistic social theory, emphasizing unique, God-ordained spheres, remains influential in Reformed Christian circles. Abraham Kuyper delivered the lectures on Sphere Sovereignty in 1880. These lectures were part of a series he gave at the Free University in Amsterdam, which he helped to found.

Ongewijzigde herdruk van de oorspronkelijke uitgave uit 1880.

Ongewijzigde herdruk van de oorspronkelijke uitgave uit 1880.

普遍恩典，如凯波尔所想，是一套奠基于基督徒和普世所共有之人性，关于公共责任与文化参与的神学。凯波尔并无意使这些书卷成为学术巨着，它们是大众作品-- 是一系列于某六年期间在报纸上发表的文章-- 他借此以有效参与公共生活所需的教导来装备民众。凯波尔既不将福音政治化，以符合他的理念，也不鼓励他的追随者孤立于世界，闭门造车。如同凯波尔在他第一卷前言所说："如果信徒的上帝正在这个世界中作工，那么信徒也要在这个世界握紧犁头耕种，而主的名必定也会在这些活动中被荣耀。"

凯波尔在《我们的敬拜》中对敬拜的探讨有着非常重大的意义。在他的时代，也有其他关于圣礼的荷文著作，但凯波尔所涉及的范畴无人能及。他对教会敬拜的阐述细致入微，并在各个方面进行逐条梳理。读者在本书会发现一幅全然不同的牧者凯波尔肖像，有别于众多著作中呈现的公共神学家凯波尔的素描。此中译本乃完全遵照荷文版，先由译者将英译本译成中文，再由编辑根据荷文版校对，补充被省略的内容，并纠正英译本中的错译和漏译，以求尽量贴近荷文版。期盼会让读者进一步地了解凯波尔的思想和荷兰新加尔文主义，从而跨越传统上只在公共神学议题上诉诸凯波尔的局限。凯波尔不只是公共神学家--他首先是教会的牧者。

内容简介：与主相交比蜂蜜更甜。《磐石取蜜》是年轻凯波尔的默想集。最初分为两卷，分别于1880 年和1883 年出版，书名取自《诗篇》八十一16："但你们必吃上好的麦子。我又要从磐石取蜜叫你们饱足。"凯波尔展现了默想圣经的极致感受--使人灵魂最深处的渴望得到满足。凯波尔所写的默想基于圣经，在信仰上极为严谨，反映了他深刻的属灵经历。凯波尔与他的创造者及救赎者的亲密团契，使其灵魂重新充满力量，並在过程中被加力、激励、更新、指示并教导。年轻凯波尔与上帝独处时的"灵蜜"，借着他富有天赋的文笔流淌洋溢，使今天的我们也能共享丰筵。作者简介：亚伯拉罕．凯波尔（Abraham Kuyper，1837-1920）是一位多产的神学家。他在阿姆斯特丹创立了自由大学，并在新加尔文主义的发展中举足轻重。此外，他也是一位活跃的政治家，从1874年开始担任荷兰议会成员，并于1901年至1905年担任荷兰首相。他的生命是政治与宗教的交汇，写下许多用于公共神学发展的著作，以基督教的世界观，忠实地了解和参与于人文生活之中。《荷兰新加尔文主义丛书》主编：陈佐人博士（美国西雅图大学神学与宗教研究系副教授）、曾劭恺博士（浙江大学哲学系百人计划研究员 "ZJU 100 Professor"）、徐西面博士（英国爱丁堡大学神学院哲学博士）编委：蒋亨利、李鹏翔、朱隽皞

Kuyper on a Theological Approach to Justice The practical outworking of Kuyper's doctrine of common grace demanded a commitment to seeking Christ's glory in every sphere of human life. Christians are called to witness to the lordship of Christ through sacrificial service, not domination, and such service calls us to seek charity and justice for all people. In this anthology of articles and reflections, Kuyper articulates a Christian vision for engaging with society. Though his analysis was intended for his late-nineteenth-century Dutch context, his thoughts remain strikingly relevant for Christians living in the modern world. For Kuyper, God's law preserved civil justice, making humane life possible. However, the law itself could not save society--only the gospel can transform the heart. But the gospel is for all of life. Kuyper elaborated a social Christian approach to politics, resulting in a distinct perspective on property, human dignity, democracy, and justice.

God's Gifts for a Fallen World Common Grace is often considered Abraham Kuyper's crowning work, an exploration of how God expresses grace even to the unsaved. Kuyper firmly believed that though many people in the world will remain unconverted, God's grace is still shown to the world as a whole. In this third and final volume of Common Grace, Kuyper brings his argument to its logical completion by turning to practical implications. With detailed explorations on matters of church and state, family, upbringing, and society, Kuyper provides practical guidance for all who desire to flourish within the created order, a world in which God's grace is generously given to all.

Experience the Psalms with Abraham Kuyper. Well-known as a public figure and theologian, Abraham Kuyper was also, like David, a man after God's own heart. His profound thought was energized by a vibrant faith. It is fitting that the Psalms--the anatomy of the human soul--inspired abundant meditation for Kuyper as he endeavored to apply Christ's Lordship to all of life. Translated and introduced by James De Jong, these thirty-one meditations on the Psalms reveal the devotion of a seasoned saint who remained faithful to his Lord.