James D. Bratt

Contours of the Kuyperian Tradition

Theology

“Abraham Kuyper began the neo-Calvinist movement in the Netherlands in the late 1800s as a way to make classic Christianity speak with fresh relevance to the modern world. Now, over a century later, Craig Bartholomew has given us this clear, thorough overview of Kuyper's original insights, their further development, and their relevance in the postmodern world. Both veterans of the movement and those new to it will find here a concise presentation of the distinctive Kuyperian themes—creation, worldview, and sphere sovereignty—as they characteristically unfolded in Christian education, philosophy, and political and cultural engagement. Best of all, Bartholomew lays out where Kuyperians can learn from others—and how they might (and must) recover the spirituality and saturation in Scripture that animated Kuyper in the first place. Agree with Kuyper or not, this is the place to go to learn, in brief, what he said, did, and wrought.”

Duty and Destiny

History & Biography

“Winston Churchill ‘was not a deist, an agnostic, an atheist, or a Christian.’ What, then, was he? Gary Scott Smith, an authority on religion and American presidents, here turns his discerning eye to the role that faith played in the life, work, and character of one of the most monumental political figures of the twentieth century. The result is a model of critical investigation and nuanced judgment. Religion is too important to overlook in political analysis—and too easy to exaggerate or get wrong. This volume shows how to do it right.”

The Truth About Who We Are

Christian Living

“This sparkling gem of a memoir reflects on history, memory, and theology in a poignant, very personal way. Dutch-Americans, particularly from West Michigan, will appreciate Douglas Brouwer’s excavation of their native soil. More important, people of faith will appreciate his reminder of where our true identity and loyalties belong. A timely book.”