Creating a Christian Worldview: Abraham Kuyper's Lectures on Calvinism. By Peter Heslam. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 1998. x + 300 pp. $20.00 paper (original) (raw)
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This paper explores the significance of Abraham Kuyper's lectures, delivered during his 1898 tour in the United States, emphasizing Calvinism's transformative role across various domains including politics, philosophy, and culture. Heslam's analysis highlights Kuyper's influence on conservative Protestant movements, particularly within American evangelicalism, and underscores the ongoing relevance and necessity of continued research into Kuyper's thought and its implications for contemporary cultural issues.
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