| Herman Bavinck. Review of Kuyper’s The Work of the Holy Spirit, part III |
| In a series of pieces in the De Bazuin [The Trumpet],* Herman Bavinck provided brief reviews of the three volumes of Kuyper’s Het Werk van den Heiligen Geest. These are provisional, quick and dirty translations. Herman Bavinck “Review of Het Werk van den Heiligen Geest, by A. Kuyper (deel III)", De Bazuin 38 (2) (1890): [The Work of the Holy Spirit, by Dr. A. Kuyper. Part III, in the individual.] Amsterdam, J. A. Wormser. This, the third and final part of Dr. Kuyper's study on the work of the Holy Spirit, has long awaited an announcement in the Bazuin. Fortunately, this important work, unlike many brochures, does not lose its value with each passing day but retains its significance for years to come. With this part, the study of the prolific writer on the work of the Holy Spirit is completed. Specifically, in this final part, Sanctification, Love, and Prayer are successively discussed. Of these three pieces, we consider the first to be the most important. In it, Sanctification is once again clearly explained, in accordance with the teaching of Scripture and the Reformed confession, and defended against various errors that have crept into this part of the truth. But the other two essays, on love and prayer, are also instructive and edifying. We do not need to provide a detailed account of the content, as readers will likely remember it from De Heraut. The convenient format and clear printing in which these articles are now presented, in conjunction with their intrinsic value, will undoubtedly prompt many to decide to acquire this work. The work as a whole is an enrichment of our theological literature. The subject, too often overlooked and neglected in earlier times, tugs at the hearts of every Reformed believer. The thorough treatment and clear presentation make it a book rich in learning and comfort for both the simple and the learned. And an index, both of topics and persons, as well as Bible verses, facilitates its use. May this work of the learned author therefore find wide circulation and thus contribute to ever greater appreciation of the work of the Holy Spirit! H. B. * Da Bazuin was subtitled: Voices from the Christian Reformed Church in the Netherlands. (For the benefit of the Theological School in Kampen.) Translated by Steve Bishop. Source: https://stevebishop.blogspot.com/2024/05/herman-bavincks-review-of-kuypers-work.html |
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