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Drawn from many years, including studies and pastoral ministry in the Netherlands, this biography fills a gaping hole. It is surprising that we've waited so long for a thorough and well-written account of the life and work of such a towering Reformed theologian, but it was well worth the wait! You don't even have to be a Bavinck fan to enjoy this read, but it will probably make you one. More than that, it points us all to the God who blessed us through this servant. --Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Theology, Westminster Seminary California Finally, here is an informative, gripping biography of the great Dutch theological professor, Herman Bavinck. Ron Gleason's long-awaited work on Bavinck fills a large void in Reformed literature. Published only a few years after the completion of the English translation of Bavinck's Reformed Dogmatics (4 vols.), this biography puts a face and a personality on a great theologian's work. Gleason's description of Bavinck's decades-long relationship with Abraham Kuyper alone is worth the price of the book. For those interested in the development of Dutch Reformed history and theology, this book is a must. --Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary Just over a century ago, B.B. Warfield observed that in [Herman Bavinck's writings] extensive learning, sound thinking, and profound religious feeling are smelted intimately together into a product of singular charm. With the recent translation of Bavinck's four-volume Reformed Dogmatics, contemporary English-speaking audiences have newfound access to this noteworthy Reformed theologian. But who is Herman Bavinck? What lessons may Christians today learn from his life, thought, and ministry? I am grateful to Ron Gleason for lifting Bavinck from biographical obscurity and presenting a living and multidimensional portrait of this remarkable man. Gleason's account is both thoroughly researched and engagingly narrated; theologically stimulating and pastorally insightful. It merits a place in the front ranks of modern Reformed biography. --Guy Prentiss Waters, Ph.D, Associate Professor of New Testament, Reformed Theological Seminary Few have been so consistently enthusiastic about Herman Bavinck than my dear friend, Ron Gleason. Having engaged in post-graduate studies in the Netherlands, Gleason has an inside-track to the Dutchman's importance for our times. With a newly translated edition of the Reformed Dogmatics an up-to-date biography has been eagerly awaited. And this volume does not disappoint. Gleason's contribution in these pages is nothing short of astounding. This is more than a biography; it is a theological and cultural analysis that aids us in grasping the significant contours of past century. A magnificent achievement!--Derek W.H. Thomas, Chancellor's Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary; Senior Minister, First Presbyterian Church (ARP), Columbia, South Carolina This is a superb, even definitive biography, introducing the reader to one of the greatest thinkers in the life of the Church.--David Wells, Distinguished Research Professor, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary With his magisterial Reformed Dogmatics now available in English, especially those who have a growing appreciation of Bavinck as a theologian will benefit greatly from this warmly written, thorough and knowledgeable portrait of his person. This, the first full biography of Bavinck in English, is most welcome. I commend it highly.--Richard B. Gaffin Jr., Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology, Emeritus, Westminster Theological Seminary

Finally, here is an informative, gripping biography of the great Dutch theological professor, Herman Bavinck. Ron Gleason's long-awaited work on Bavinck fills a large void in Reformed literature. Published only a few years after the completion of the English translation of Bavinck's Reformed Dogmatics (4 vols.), this biography puts a face and a personality on a great theologian's work. Gleason's description of Bavinck's decades-long relationship with Abraham Kuyper alone is worth the price of the book. For those interested in the development of Dutch Reformed history and theology, this book is a must. --Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary Just over a century ago, B.B. Warfield observed that in [Herman Bavinck's writings] extensive learning, sound thinking, and profound religious feeling are smelted intimately together into a product of singular charm. With the recent translation of Bavinck's four-volume Reformed Dogmatics, contemporary English-speaking audiences have newfound access to this noteworthy Reformed theologian. But who is Herman Bavinck? What lessons may Christians today learn from his life, thought, and ministry? I am grateful to Ron Gleason for lifting Bavinck from biographical obscurity and presenting a living and multidimensional portrait of this remarkable man. Gleason's account is both thoroughly researched and engagingly narrated; theologically stimulating and pastorally insightful. It merits a place in the front ranks of modern Reformed biography. --Guy Prentiss Waters, Ph.D, Associate Professor of New Testament, Reformed Theological Seminary Drawn from many years, including studies and pastoral ministry in the Netherlands, this biography fills a gaping hole. It is surprising that we've waited so long for a thorough and well-written account of the life and work of such a towering Reformed theologian, but it was well worth the wait! You don't even have to be a Bavinck fan to enjoy this read, but it will probably make you one. More than that, it points us all to the God who blessed us through this servant. --Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Theology, Westminster Seminary California Few have been so consistently enthusiastic about Herman Bavinck than my dear friend, Ron Gleason. Having engaged in post-graduate studies in the Netherlands, Gleason has an inside-track to the Dutchman's importance for our times. With a newly translated edition of the Reformed Dogmatics an up-to-date biography has been eagerly awaited. And this volume does not disappoint. Gleason's contribution in these pages is nothing short of astounding. This is more than a biography; it is a theological and cultural analysis that aids us in grasping the significant contours of past century. A magnificent achievement!--Derek W.H. Thomas, Chancellor's Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary; Senior Minister, First Presbyterian Church (ARP), Columbia, South Carolina This is a superb, even definitive biography, introducing the reader to one of the greatest thinkers in the life of the Church.--David Wells, Distinguished Research Professor, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary With his magisterial Reformed Dogmatics now available in English, especially those who have a growing appreciation of Bavinck as a theologian will benefit greatly from this warmly written, thorough and knowledgeable portrait of his person. This, the first full biography of Bavinck in English, is most welcome. I commend it highly.--Richard B. Gaffin Jr., Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology, Emeritus, Westminster Theological Seminary

Finally, here is an informative, gripping biography of the great Dutch theological professor, Herman Bavinck. Ron Gleason's long-awaited work on Bavinck fills a large void in Reformed literature. Published only a few years after the completion of the English translation of Bavinck's Reformed Dogmatics (4 vols.), this biography puts a face and a personality on a great theologian's work. Gleason's description of Bavinck's decades-long relationship with Abraham Kuyper alone is worth the price of the book. For those interested in the development of Dutch Reformed history and theology, this book is a must.--Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary Just over a century ago, B.B. Warfield observed that in [Herman Bavinck's writings] extensive learning, sound thinking, and profound religious feeling are smelted intimately together into a product of singular charm. With the recent translation of Bavinck's four-volume Reformed Dogmatics, contemporary English-speaking audiences have newfound access to this noteworthy Reformed theologian. But who is Herman Bavinck? What lessons may Christians today learn from his life, thought, and ministry? I am grateful to Ron Gleason for lifting Bavinck from biographical obscurity and presenting a living and multidimensional portrait of this remarkable man. Gleason's account is both thoroughly researched and engagingly narrated; theologically stimulating and pastorally insightful. It merits a place in the front ranks of modern Reformed biography.--Guy Prentiss Waters, Ph.D, Associate Professor of New Testament, Reformed Theological Seminary Drawn from many years, including studies and pastoral ministry in the Netherlands, this biography fills a gaping hole. It is surprising that we've waited so long for a thorough and well-written account of the life and work of such a towering Reformed theologian, but it was well worth the wait! You don't even have to be a Bavinck fan to enjoy this read, but it will probably make you one. More than that, it points us all to the God who blessed us through this servant. --Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Theology, Westminster Seminary California Few have been so consistently enthusiastic about Herman Bavinck than my dear friend, Ron Gleason. Having engaged in post-graduate studies in the Netherlands, Gleason has an inside-track to the Dutchman's importance for our times. With a newly translated edition of the Reformed Dogmatics an up-to-date biography has been eagerly awaited. And this volume does not disappoint. Gleason's contribution in these pages is nothing short of astounding. This is more than a biography; it is a theological and cultural analysis that aids us in grasping the significant contours of past century. A magnificent achievement!--Derek W.H. Thomas, Chancellor's Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary; Senior Minister, First Presbyterian Church (ARP), Columbia, South Carolina This is a superb, even definitive biography, introducing the reader to one of the greatest thinkers in the life of the Church.--David Wells, Distinguished Research Professor, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary With his magisterial Reformed Dogmatics now available in English, especially those who have a growing appreciation of Bavinck as a theologian will benefit greatly from this warmly written, thorough and knowledgeable portrait of his person. This, the first full biography of Bavinck in English, is most welcome. I commend it highly.--Richard B. Gaffin Jr., Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology, Emeritus, Westminster Theological Seminary

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Ron Gleason (Drs, Theological Seminary of the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands; PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary) is pastor of Bluffton Presbyterian Mission Church in South Carolina.

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