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Who Was Abraham Kuyper? The Theologian Who Brought Calvinism into Public Life

Posted on October 12, 2026October 12, 2026 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on Who Was Abraham Kuyper? The Theologian Who Brought Calvinism into Public Life
Who Was Abraham Kuyper? The Theologian Who Brought Calvinism into Public Life
Modern History

Abraham Kuyper (1837–1920) was a Dutch theologian, pastor, journalist, educator, and politician who helped reshape the relationship between Christianity and modern society. He founded a political party, established a university, organized a Reformed denomination, and eventually became prime minister of the Netherlands. Yet his most enduring influence may be found in his attempt to explain … Read More “Who Was Abraham Kuyper? The Theologian Who Brought Calvinism into Public Life” »

Martin Luther and John Calvin: Allies, Rivals, and Architects of the Reformation

Posted on November 5, 2025November 5, 2025 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on Martin Luther and John Calvin: Allies, Rivals, and Architects of the Reformation
Martin Luther and John Calvin: Allies, Rivals, and Architects of the Reformation
Reformation

The Protestant Reformation was not the work of one man but of many reformers whose ideas reshaped Christianity in Europe. Among them, Martin Luther and John Calvin stand as two of the most influential. Though they never met in person, their theological and historical legacies were deeply intertwined. Luther laid the groundwork for Protestant reform, while Calvin refined and … Read More “Martin Luther and John Calvin: Allies, Rivals, and Architects of the Reformation” »

Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion

Posted on June 6, 2020June 6, 2020 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion
Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion
Book Reviews, Reformation

Wherever one may be on the theological spectrum, there is no denying the importance of John Calvin or his best known work, Institutes of the Christian Religion. This is a book that I have planned to read for a long time but only recently finished. I’m not sure what I expected, but it was not … Read More “Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion” »

Episode 76 – The Roman Empire in the Fourth Century

Episode 76 – The Roman Empire in the Fourth Century

The fourth century was a century of great change for the church. It was equally so for the Roman Empire. In fact, from this century onward it would be difficult to separate the history of Rome from the history of the church. In this episode, we look at the major events of the fourth century ... Read More "Episode 76 – The Roman Empire in the Fourth Century" »

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