Robert Joustra on Abraham Kuyper

Who was Abraham Kuyper and why are his Stone Lectures so important? The gospel in the whole of life. Robert is associate professor of politics and international studies and the founding director of the Center for Christian Scholarship at Redeemer University College in Canada. Robert is the co-editor with Jessica Joustra of a new book from IVP America called ‘Calvinism for a Secular Age: A Twenty-First- Century Reading of Abraham Kuyper’s Stone Lectures’. (1:15) Who was Abraham Kuyper? (2:56) The importance of the Stone Lectures; (4:25) The significance of Princeton Seminary; (5:22) Why the lectures were so controversial; (7:20) The gospel for the whole of creation; (11:20) Our times are reminiscent of Kuyper; (16:20) How to live together in diversity; (18:40) Kuyper and the Christian state? (21:33) Kuyper’s pluralism; (26:25) Kuyper’s view of history.  Christianity versus secularism; (29:00) Contributors to the book  Links mentioned in this episode: www.ivpress.com Jessica R. Joustra 'Calvinism for a Secular Age' Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast