Creation and salvation : : dialogue on Abraham Kuyper's legacy for contemporary ecotheology / / edited by Ernst M. Conradie.

• Superior document: Studies in Reformed theology, v. 20
• TeilnehmendeR: Conradie, E. M.
• Year of Publication: 2011
• Language: English
• Series: Studies in Reformed theology ; 20.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (296 pages)
• Notes: Description based upon print version of record.

This volume explores the legacy of the Dutch theologian and statesman Abraham Kuyper for contemporary Christian ecotheology. A crucial problem in ecotheology is how to do justice to both creation and salvation as acts of God, given the impact of the environmental crisis and the concern for creation (as creatura). Can Kuyper help one in this regard, given his controversial legacy, especially in South Africa? The volume explores Kuyper's notions of revelation, common grace and re-creation on this basis. It is structured as an inter-continental dialogue with a set of essays by Ernst Conradie, responses from Clifford Anderson, Vincent Bacote, Hans Engdahl, Dirk van Keulen, Cornelis van der Kooi, Benjamin Myers, Leslie van Rooi and Günter Thomas, and a rejoinder.

Table of Contents

Preliminary Material / E. M. Conradie -- Introduction: “How Are They Telling The Story?” / E. M. Conradie -- Revisiting The Reception Of Kuyper In South Africa / E. M. Conradie -- General And Special Revelation: Kuyper, Bavinck And Beyond / E. M. Conradie -- Creation And Salvation: Revisiting Kuyper’s Notion Of Common Grace / E. M. Conradie -- Conclusion: Kuyper’s Significance For Ecotheology And The Need For Further Reflection On Creation And Salvation / E. M. Conradie -- Kuyper In The Civil Sphere / Clifford B. Anderson -- A Response And A Strategy / Vincent Bacote -- Abraham Kuyper And F. J. M. Potgieter—Some Swedish-Lutheran Perspectives / Hans Engdahl -- Leads For Ecotheology In Arnold A. Van Ruler’s Work / Dirk Van Keulen -- “Gratia Non Tollit Naturam, Sed Perficit” / Kees Van Der Kooi -- “Through Him All Things Were Made”: Creation, Redemption, Election / Benjamin Myers -- The Legacy Of Abraham Kuyper And Its Impact On The Theology And Eccle Sial Identity Of The URCSA: A Church Historical Overview / Leslie Van Rooi -- Why Reanimate A Dead Concept? Observations On Promises And Prospects Of “Natural Theology” / Günter Thomas -- Kuyper’s Significance For Ecotheology And The Need For Further Reflection On Creation And Salvation / Ernst Conradie -- Bibliography / E. M. Conradie -- Index / E. M. Conradie.