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At the beginning of the twentieth century, famed theologian Abraham Kuyper toured the Mediterranean world and encountered Islam for the first time. Part travelogue, part cultural critique, On Islam presents a European imperialist seeing firsthand the damage that colonialism had caused and the value of a religion he had never truly understood. Here, Kuyper's doctrine of common grace shines as he displays a nuanced and respectful understanding of the Muslim world. Though an ardent Calvinist, Kuyper still knew that God's grace is expressed to unbelievers. Kuyper saw Islam as a culture and religion with much to offer the West, but also as a threat to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Here he expresses a balanced view of early twentieth-century Islam that demands attention from the majority world today as well. Essays by prominent scholars bookend the volume, showing the relevance of these teachings in our time.

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Abraham Kuyper (1837-1920) was a leading Dutch figure in education, politics, and theology. He was a minister in the Dutch Reformed Church, was appointed to Parliament, and served as prime minister. He also founded the Free University in Amsterdam, a political party, and a denomination, in addition to writing on a dizzying array of subjects. James D. Bratt (PhD, Yale University), now retired, taught at the University of Pittsburgh and Calvin University. Douglas A. Howard (PhD, Indiana University) is professor emeritus at Calvin University. Jan van Vliet (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary) is professor emeritus of economics at Dordt University.

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