Our Program
A Christian Political Manifesto
Will be published approx. on 15. September 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
428 pages
978-1-5409-7235-4 (ISBN)
Description
What are the political and social implications of the gospel?
In Our Program, Abraham Kuyper presents a Christian alternative to the secular politics of his day. At that time, the church and state were closely tied, with one usually controlling the other. But Kuyper's political framework showed how church and state can engage with each other while remaining separate. His insights, though specific to his time and place, remain highly relevant to Christians involved in the political sphere today.
This translation of Our Program, created in partnership with the Kuyper Translation Society and the Acton Institute, is part of a major series of translations of Kuyper's most important writings. The Abraham Kuyper Collected Works in Public Theology marks a historic moment in Kuyper studies, aimed at deepening and enriching the church's development of public theology.
In Our Program, Abraham Kuyper presents a Christian alternative to the secular politics of his day. At that time, the church and state were closely tied, with one usually controlling the other. But Kuyper's political framework showed how church and state can engage with each other while remaining separate. His insights, though specific to his time and place, remain highly relevant to Christians involved in the political sphere today.
This translation of Our Program, created in partnership with the Kuyper Translation Society and the Acton Institute, is part of a major series of translations of Kuyper's most important writings. The Abraham Kuyper Collected Works in Public Theology marks a historic moment in Kuyper studies, aimed at deepening and enriching the church's development of public theology.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Ada, MI
United States
Publishing group
Baker Publishing Group
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-5409-7235-4 (9781540972354)
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Abraham Kuyper (1837-1920) was a leading Dutch figure in education, politics, and theology. He was a minister in the Dutch Reformed Church, served in Parliament, and was appointed prime minister. He also founded the Free University (VU) in Amsterdam, a political party, and a denomination, in addition to writing on a wide array of subjects.
Harry Van Dyke (DLitt, Free University) has published numerous articles, translations, and edited anthologies and has written Groen van Prinsterer's Lectures on Unbelief and Revolution. He served as research fellow and instructor at Free University, then taught at Redeemer University College. Since his retirement, he has given direction to Redeemer's Dooyeweerd Centre for Christian Philosophy.
Harry Van Dyke (DLitt, Free University) has published numerous articles, translations, and edited anthologies and has written Groen van Prinsterer's Lectures on Unbelief and Revolution. He served as research fellow and instructor at Free University, then taught at Redeemer University College. Since his retirement, he has given direction to Redeemer's Dooyeweerd Centre for Christian Philosophy.