Berkouwer and Catholicism : disputed questions / / by Eduardo Echeverria.

• Author: Echeverria, Eduardo J.
• Year of Publication: 2013
• Language: English
• Series: Studies in Reformed Theology 24.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (521 p.)
• Notes: Description based upon print version of record.

Gerrit Cornelis Berkouwer (1903-1996) was a great master of dogmatic and ecumenical theology. He was a Reformed Protestant thinker, with roots in Dutch neo-Calvinism, a holder of the Chair in Dogmatics (1945-1974) at the Free University, Amsterdam, a position previously held by his two illustrious neo-Calvinist predecessors, Abraham Kuyper (1837-1920) and Herman Bavinck (1854-1921). Echeverria provides a much needed in-depth analysis and critique of his theology, particularly his evolving relationship with Catholicism in light of Vatican II. His contention is that Berkouwer’s careful and nuanced examination of Catholic theology—as well as possible responses to his critiques—offers important clues for the contemporary ecumenical project.

Table of Contents

Preliminary Material -- Introduction -- 1 The Renewed Church and the Nouvelle Théologie -- 2 Revelation, Faith, and the Knowledge of God -- 3 On the Dynamics of Faith and Reason: The Differentiated Unity of Nature and Grace -- 4 Scripture and Tradition in Relation to Revelation and to the Church -- 5 Scripture, Tradition and Theological Authority -- 6 The Development of Dogma -- Epilogue: The Significance of Berkouwer for the Adventure of Ecumenicity -- Bibliography -- Index.