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Restored to Our Destiny
Eschatology & the Image of God in Herman Bavinck's Reformed Dogmatics
Series: - Studies in Reformed Theology, Volume: 21
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A close conceptual analysis of Herman Bavinckâs (1854-1921) four-volume Reformed Dogmatics, this book explores what is broadly understood as the central motif of his work, the âorganicâ relationship between nature and grace, and highlights an overlooked aspect to this motif. Bavinckâs view of nature and grace is not only rooted in his Trinitarian theology, but, more importantly, in his covenant theology. Exploring Bavinckâs link between the doctrine of the imago Dei to an eschatology uniquely provided by Reformed covenant theology, this book serves to illumine the rationale behind his signature dogma that âgrace restores and perfects nature.â Given the link between the nature/grace motif and covenant theology, this book raises the question whether the one can stand without the other.
Brian G. Mattson, Ph.D. (2008) in Systematic Theology, University of Aberdeen, serves as Senior Fellow of Theology and Culture for the Center For Cultural Leadership. He resides in Billings, Montana (USA).
"This book is an excellent contribution to Brillâs Studies in Reformed Theology series. I highly commend it, most especially to those with an historical-theological interest in Bavinckâs work, or to those like myself whose interest is systematic-theological." - Jonathan King, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois, USA
"Mattson's study is a proof of the fruitfulness of the newer Bavinck study in English speaking countries. His rediscovery of the meaning of the covenant of works in Bavinck and in Reformed theology in general is particularly important. The discussion about the status integritatis is a lasting one and is again stimulated by that other discussion on the relation of creation and evolution. It would be good if the Reformed contribution through the doctrine of the covenant of works were taken into account in such discussions. Mattson's book can be very helpful in this." - Barend Kamphuis, Kampen Theological University, The Netherlands
"Mattson's study is a proof of the fruitfulness of the newer Bavinck study in English speaking countries. His rediscovery of the meaning of the covenant of works in Bavinck and in Reformed theology in general is particularly important. The discussion about the status integritatis is a lasting one and is again stimulated by that other discussion on the relation of creation and evolution. It would be good if the Reformed contribution through the doctrine of the covenant of works were taken into account in such discussions. Mattson's book can be very helpful in this." - Barend Kamphuis, Kampen Theological University, The Netherlands
List of Abbreviations
Acknowledgements
Preface
Introduction
I Metaphysical Foundations
II Adam & Covenant
III Adam & the Imago Dei
IV The Fall & Loss of the Image
V Christ & the Imago Dei
VI Christ & Covenant
Conclusion
Bibliography
All those interested in Herman Bavinck, Neo-Calvinism, Reformed covenant theology, the image of God, the eschatology of creation, and the relationship between nature and grace.