Creation and Salvation: Dialogue on Abraham Kuyper's Legacy for Contemporary Ecotheology (Studies in Reformed Theology)

This volume explores the legacy of the Dutch theologian and statesman Abraham Kuyper for contemporary Christian ecotheology. A crucial problem in ecotheology is how to do justice to both creation and salvation as acts of God, given the impact of the environmental crisis and the concern for creation (as creatura). Can Kuyper help one in this regard, given his controversial legacy, especially in South Africa? The volume explores Kuyper's notions of revelation, common grace and re-creation on this basis. It is structured as an inter-continental dialogue with a set of essays by Ernst Conradie, responses from Clifford Anderson, Vincent Bacote, Hans Engdahl, Dirk van Keulen, Cornelis van der Kooi, Benjamin Myers, Leslie van Rooi and Günter Thomas, and a rejoinder. This Volume Explores The Legacy Of The Dutch Theologian And Statesman Abraham Kuyper For Contemporary Christian Ecotheology. A Crucial Problem In Ecotheology Is How To Do Justice To Both Creation And Salvation As Acts Of God, Given The Impact Of The Environmental Crisis And The Concern For Creation (as Creatura). Can Kuyper Help One In This Regard, Given His Controversial Legasy, Especially In South Africa? The Volume Explores Kuyper's Notions Of Revelation, Common Grace And Re-creation On This Basis. It Is Structured As An Inter-continental Dialogue With A Set Of Essays By Ernst Conradie, Responses From Clifford Anderson, Vincent Bacote, Hans Engdahl, Dirk Van Keulen, Cornelis Van Der Kooi, Benjamin Myers, Leslie Van Rooi And Gunter Thomas, And A Rejoinder. Part One. Abraham Kuyper's Legacy For Contemporary Ecotheology : Some Reflections From Within The South African Context / Ernst Conradie -- Introduction. How Are They Telling The Story? -- Revisiting The Reception Of Kuyper In South Africa -- General And Special Revelation : Kuyper, Bavinck, And Beyond -- Creation And Salvation : Revisiting Kuyper's Notion Of Common Grace -- Conclusion : Kuyper's Significance For Ecotheology And The Need For Further Reflection On Creation And Salvation -- Part Two. An Intercontinental Dialogue ; With Various Respondents -- Kuyper In The Civil Sphere / Cliffors B. Anderson -- A Response And A Strategy / Vincent Bacote -- Abraham Kuyper And F.j.m. Potgieter : Some Swedish-lutheran Perspectives / Hans Engdahl -- Leads For Ecotheology In Arnold A. Van Ruler's Work / Dirk Van Keulen -- Gratia Non Tollit Naturam, Sed Perficit / Kees Van Der Kooi -- Through Him All Things Were Made : Creation, Redemption, Election / Benjamin Myers -- The Legacy Of Abraham Kuyper And Its Impact On The Theology And Ecclesial Identity Of The Urcsa : A Church Historical Overview / Leslie Van Rooi -- Why Reanimate A Dead Concept? Observations On Promises And Prospects Of Natural Theology / Günter Thomas -- Part Three. Rejoinder -- Kuyper's Significance For Ecotheology And The Need For Further Reflection On Creation And Salvation / Ernst Conradie. Edited By Ernst M. Conradie. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [267]-278) And Index. This volume explores the legacy of the Dutch theologian and statesman Abraham Kuyper for contemporary Christian ecotheology. It focuses on Kuyper's undestanding of the relationship between creation and salvation It includes essays and responses by contributors from four continents.