On Charity and Justice

"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"--

About the author

Abraham Kuyper (1837-1920) was a leading Dutch figure in education, politics, and theology. He was a minister in the Dutch Reformed Church, was appointed to Parliament, and served as prime minister. Kuyper also founded the Free University (VU) in Amsterdam, a political party, and a denomination, in addition to writing on a wide array of subjects.

Product details

• Authors: Abraham Kuyper
• Assisted by: Jordan J Ballor (Editor), Jordan J. Ballor (Editor), Melvin Flikkema (Editor)
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 09.02.2022
• EAN: 9781577996736
• ISBN: 978-1-57799-673-6
• No. of pages: 464
• Dimensions: 188 mm x 257 mm x 38 mm
• Weight: 939 g
• Series: Abraham Kuyper Collected Works
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works