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Abraham Kuyper Collected Works in Public Theology #11
On Business & Economics
Kuyper on the Positive Potential of Business
In his vast treasury of writings, Abraham Kuyper addressed nearly every sphere of society, including politics, science, and the arts. But his views on business and economics are often overlooked because he rarely engaged with that sphere directly. Still, his doctrine of common grace has great significance for showing how Christ is at work in the workplace.
In this anthology of essays, speeches, and reflections, we see Kuyper's attempts to think positively and creatively about the calling and potential of business. Included are his ideas about economic freedom, the eternal value of earthly work, stewardship and philanthropy, economic globalization, the workings of God's grace in business, and the social function of money.
In his vast treasury of writings, Abraham Kuyper addressed nearly every sphere of society, including politics, science, and the arts. But his views on business and economics are often overlooked because he rarely engaged with that sphere directly. Still, his doctrine of common grace has great significance for showing how Christ is at work in the workplace.
In this anthology of essays, speeches, and reflections, we see Kuyper's attempts to think positively and creatively about the calling and potential of business. Included are his ideas about economic freedom, the eternal value of earthly work, stewardship and philanthropy, economic globalization, the workings of God's grace in business, and the social function of money.
429 pages, Hardcover
Published February 24, 2021
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Abraham Kuyper
541 books115 followersAbraham Kuyper was a Dutch politician, journalist, statesman and theologian. He founded the Anti-Revolutionary Party and was prime minister of the Netherlands between 1901 and 1905.
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April 7, 2023
On Business and Economics explores Kuyper’s works as a pastor and politician (from a Christian Worldview)on how we ought to relate to wealth, ownership, and stewardship.
A majority of this book consists of Kuyper’s work on economics in the political realm, that while coming from a different time and context, are fascinating and applicable in today’s world. I found particularly interesting Kuyper’s discussions on wealth inequalities and the economic system God created for Israel as they entered the promise land.
I found most helpful and edifying, Kuyper’s meditations on the Hidelberg Catechism where Kuyper works out applications of God’s ownership of everything and our stewardship of what God grants us.
A majority of this book consists of Kuyper’s work on economics in the political realm, that while coming from a different time and context, are fascinating and applicable in today’s world. I found particularly interesting Kuyper’s discussions on wealth inequalities and the economic system God created for Israel as they entered the promise land.
I found most helpful and edifying, Kuyper’s meditations on the Hidelberg Catechism where Kuyper works out applications of God’s ownership of everything and our stewardship of what God grants us.
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