{"product_id":"the-essential-herman-bavinck-a-reader-and-commentary","title":"The Essential Herman Bavinck:  A Reader And Commentary","description":"\u003ch6\u003eBook Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book brings together Herman Bavinck's essential theological writings in one volume. Gayle E. Doornbos and N. Gray Sutanto, both respected scholars of Bavinck and neo-Calvinism, introduce the texts and provide commentary to help readers understand Bavinck in his historical context and grasp his theological vision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to covering one of the most important theological works of the twentieth century, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eReformed Dogmatics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this book includes other important texts written by Bavinck that mark his theological development and the shape of his thought. The texts are arranged chronologically from Bavinck's earliest writings to selections from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eReformed Dogmatics\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto his Amsterdam writings, which focus on applying theology to other areas of life. The authors include selections from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eReformed Dogmatics\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat go beyond historical narration to display Bavinck's own contributions and judgments. As the authors introduce Bavinck's classic texts, they abridge and explain the primary source material in understandable terms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book will be of use to students of Bavinck, neo-Calvinism, or modern theology as well as readers looking for a one-volume resource that introduces them to Bavinck and his theology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEditors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"author\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bio\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGayle E. Doornbos\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(PhD, University of St. Michael's College) is associate professor of theology at Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa. She is the author of numerous chapters and journal articles on neo-Calvinism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"author\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bio\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eN. Gray Sutanto\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(PhD, University of Edinburgh) is associate professor of systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Washington, DC. He has translated, edited, or written numerous books, including\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Essential Herman Bavinck\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(with Gayle E. Doornbos) and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNeo-Calvinism: A Theological Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(with Cory C. Brock).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This volume of judiciously selected texts guides readers through a delightful array of riches in the work of Bavinck. Complete with helpful introductions and insightful annotations by the supremely qualified editors, this volume represents a wonderful introduction and helpful resource for all those seeking to encounter or reencounter this Dutch master.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003ePaul T. Nimmo\u003c\/strong\u003e, King's College, University of Aberdeen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"To Bavinck, theology was timeless and timebound. Times change. New intellectual and social questions arise. At the turn of the twentieth century, they did so at breakneck speed. Bavinck saw Reformed orthodoxy as a tradition equipped to be sure-footed on shifting terrain. The texts drawn together by Doornbos and Sutanto show us that way of writing theology in real time, from Bavinck's early to mature years. We are much in their debt.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eJames Eglinton, \u003c\/strong\u003eUniversity of Edinburgh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I have frequently been asked whether there is \u003cem\u003eone \u003c\/em\u003ebook with which to begin studying Bavinck. From now on I will enthusiastically recommend this comprehensive single volume of essential Bavinck material. The editors' careful introductions and annotations make it a constructive piece of Bavinck scholarship that will be essential for all Bavinck students.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Bolt, \u003c\/strong\u003eCalvin Theological Seminary (emeritus)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This judicious selection from Bavinck's most important writings will further enhance the interest in his work. The remarkable range and depth of Bavinck's theology is now on full view in one accessible volume.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Fergusson, \u003c\/strong\u003eUniversity of Cambridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This reader is a gift to all theology enthusiasts who are eager to sit at the feet of, and learn from, a theological giant. Doornbos and Sutanto provide clear, orienting introductions that situate Bavinck's essays both historically and theologically. Highly recommended!\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eJessica Joustra, \u003c\/strong\u003eRedeemer University\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Pages: 552\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Baker Academic\u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: June 9, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Doornbos, Gayle E. \u0026 Sutanto, N. 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