'Bavinck: A Critical Biography,' with Dr. James Eglinton

Life and Books and Everything

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🗓️ 30 September 2020

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of Life and Books and Everything, Dr. James Eglinton joins Kevin to discuss his latest work, Bavinck: A Critical Biography. Listen in for a fascinating look at the history of the modern Reformed tradition as told through the story of one of its greatest theologians, Herman Bavinck. Topics include Bavinck's Dutch Calvinistic context, his desire to apply Reformed orthodoxy to modern dilemmas, his association with the women's rights movement, if Bavinck was an evangelical, and his children and grandchildren's involvement in the Nazi resistance. This episode of Life and Books and Everything is brought to you by Crossway. The Crossway title we want to highlight in this episode is Concise Theology by J. I Packer. Theology is important for the Christian life. And though it is marked by many complex terms and doctrines, there is yet what J. I. Packer calls “the permanent essentials of Christianity.” This concise introduction to these essential doctrines distills theological truths so both scholar and layperson alike can grow to treasure the unchanging pillars of the Christian faith.

Resources mentioned:

Bavinck: A Critical Biography by James Eglinton - 40% off HERE

Reformed Dogmatics (4 Volume Set) by Herman Bavinck

The History of Scottish Theology, Volume I: Celtic Origins to Reformed Orthodoxy by David Fergusson and Mark Elliot

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0:00.0	Greetings and salutations, welcome to life and books and everything.
0:14.6	I'm Kevin DeYoung.
0:16.2	Unfortunately, I'm not joined by my good friends, Justin Taylor and Colin Hansen, who are otherwise
0:23.0	disposed.
0:24.9	They're not disposed or deposed, just predisposed.
0:28.6	But I am joined by a new friend who I'll introduce in just a second, James Egglinton.
0:33.7	And he is here.
0:34.6	I'm very excited to talk about his new book, a biography on Herman Bovink.
0:39.7	But first, let me mention that today's episode is sponsored by Crossway.
0:45.6	We're grateful, as always, for Crossway's partnership with this podcast.
0:50.0	And we want to highlight today, J.I. Packer's book, Concise Theology. As our listeners will know,
0:57.1	Dr. Packer passed on into glory earlier this summer, and Crossway has a wonderful treat for us,
1:04.6	94 chapters in this book, Concise Theology. So unfortunately, Jim Packer never, never got to do his systematic theology,
1:13.5	but this is a great way to get in very bite-sized nuggets some of his insights onto the core
1:20.1	doctrines of the face. So check that out. Jay Packer, concise theology. Thank you to Crossway.
1:29.3	Dr. Egglinton, I presume.
1:33.1	Nice to have you with us.
1:35.5	James is the, do I have this right?
1:38.8	The Meldrum Senior Lecturer and Reform Theology?
1:42.2	That's correct.
1:43.0	Is that how you say it?
1:43.8	Thanks, Kevin. Yeah,
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