{"title":"Abraham Kuyper","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-work-of-the-holy-spirit-hardcover","title":"The Work of the Holy Spirit - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this volume, originally published in English in 1900-it was translated by HENRI DE VRIES (1847-1932)-Abraham Kuyper addresses what he feels is a scarcely discussed topic among theologians and practicing Christians: the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Much had been written about Jesus and the Father, but he found very little about the Holy Spirit, whose job it is to sanctify the soul. Kuyper divides his work into three volumes. Volume One covers the work of the Holy Spirit in the Church; Volumes Two and Three cover the work of the Holy Spirit in the individual. Dutch theologian ABRAHAM KUYPER (1837?1920) was prime minister of the Netherlands from 1901 to 1905. He developed Neo-Calvinism, which emphasizes the sovereignty of Jesus over all mental pursuits and supports the idea that there exists a grace given by God to all things in order to sustain the continued unfolding of creation. Kuyper wrote a number of books including Conservatism and Orthodoxy (1870), The Social Question and the Christian Religion (1891), and Common Grace (1902).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51367554384095,"sku":"9781602068391","price":71.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/pJS2O5nL239781602068391.webp?v=1789109804"},{"product_id":"sphere-sovereignty-paperback","title":"Sphere Sovereignty - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbraham 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. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51378779685087,"sku":"9781961807662","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/LoCmSPL0M19781961807662.webp?v=1789261728"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/abraham-kuyper.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}