On the Church
On the Church by Abraham Kuyper, published by Lexham Press in 2016, is a significant work that explores the intricate relationship between the church and the state. This edition, comprising 544 pages, presents seven newly translated essays and speeches that reflect Kuyper’s deep engagement with the role of Christianity in society. As both a pastor and theologian, Kuyper addresses the challenges faced by the Dutch church and articulates his vision for how Christians should interact with the world around them.
Readers will find a thoughtful examination of ecclesiology and the Christian church’s influence on history and society. Kuyper argues against isolating faith within church walls while also cautioning against solely relying on secular institutions for engagement. The introductory essay by Ad de Bruijne further contextualizes Kuyper’s insights, emphasizing their relevance in contemporary discussions about the church’s role in modern life. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in Christian theology and the historical interplay between faith and governance.
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What is the relationship between the church and the state?
Dutch politician and Christian activist Abraham Kuyper was deeply invested in debates over the influence Christianity should have on his nation. As a pastor and theologian, he was just as concerned about the ailing Dutch church. In On the Church, the Acton Institute and the Abraham Kuyper Translation Society have partnered with Lexham Press to publish seven brand-new translations of Kuyper’s most influential essays and speeches on the relationship between Christianity and the world.
Kuyper believed that Christians must neither hide from the world behind the walls of physical church buildings nor engage the world solely through earthly institutions. The introductory essay by Ad de Bruijne discusses how Kuyper’s incisive view of the church still can–and must–apply today, just as it did at the turn of the 20th century.
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