Bavinck – A Critical Biography

James Eglinton (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is Meldrum Senior Lecturer in Reformed Theology at the University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, Scotland. He previously served as senior researcher in systematic and historical theology at the Theologische Universiteit Kampen. Eglinton is the author or editor of several books, including Herman Bavinck on Preaching and Preachers. He also serves as associate editor of the Journal of Reformed Theology.

• ContentsIntroduction: ProlegomenaPart 1: Roots1. The Old Reformed Church in Bentheim"From the farmhouse to the town"2. Jan Bavinck and Geziena Magdalena Holland"At that time, we were still pariahs."3. Herman's Childhood and Schooling: 1854-72"The modern youth has come under the influence of the modern society."Part 2: Student4. Kampen: 1873-80"The education there did not satisfy me."5. Leiden: 1874-80"O God, protect me in Leiden!"Part 3: Pastor6. Franeker: 1881-82"It is quite a big and, for an inexperienced candidate, fairly difficult congregation."Part 4: Professor in Kampen7. Gathering Materials: 1883-89"My books are my true company."8. Writing a Modern Reformation: 1889-1902"It is the theology needed by our age."Part 5: Professor in Amsterdam9. Christianity in the Age of Nietzsche: 1902-9"In reality there are only two worldviews."10. Showing His Colors: 1910-20"Mr. Chairman! Our modern culture and Christianity are inseparable."11. Bavinck's Final Years: 1920-21"Do not put it in the newspaper; that does not befit me!"PostscriptAppendix 1: "My Journey to America"Appendix 2: "An Autobiographical Sketch of Dr. H. Bavinck"Appendix 3: "Propositions: The Concept and Necessity ofEvangelization"Key Figures, Churches, Educational Institutions, and NewspapersIndex

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