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<p>This article introduces the theology of a neglected figure in the Dutch Reformed (<italic>Gereformeerde</italic>) tradition of the nineteenth century: Jan Bavinck (1826-1909), the father of Herman Bavinck (1854-1921). The approach to his theology is done by describing his definition of piety (<italic>vroomheid</italic> or <italic>godzaligheid</italic>), a fundamental subject within the Reformed tradition. The relevance of piety is briefly described in the theology of John Calvin (1509-64) and the <italic>Nadere Reformatie</italic> in order to argue for the necessity of exploring Jan Bavinck’s description of the nature and application of godliness. After analysing some primary sources, I argue that Jan Bavinck’s theology of piety can be described as experiential and holistic. In this way, it may be considered, in general terms, as a bridge between the <italic>praxis pietatis</italic> of old Calvinism – characterised by Calvin and the <italic>Nadere Reformatie</italic> theologians – and neo-Calvinism, represented by Abraham Kuyper (1837-1920) and Jan’s son Herman Bavinck.</p>
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This article introduces the theology of a neglected figure in the Dutch Reformed (Gereformeerde) tradition of the nineteenth century: Jan Bavinck (1826-1909), the father of Herman Bavinck (1854-1921). The approach to his theology is done by describing his definition of piety (vroomheid or godzaligheid), a fundamental subject within the Reformed tradition. The relevance of piety is briefly described in the theology of John Calvin (1509-64) and the Nadere Reformatie in order to argue for the necessity of exploring Jan Bavinck’s description of the nature and application of godliness. After analysing some primary sources, I argue that Jan Bavinck’s theology of piety can be described as experiential and holistic. In this way, it may be considered, in general terms, as a bridge between the praxis pietatis of old Calvinism – characterised by Calvin and the Nadere Reformatie theologians – and neo-Calvinism, represented by Abraham Kuyper (1837-1920) and Jan’s son Herman Bavinck.

Jan Bavinck’s (1826-1909) Reformed Piety: Experiential and Holistic

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This article introduces the theology of a neglected figure in the Dutch Reformed (Gereformeerde) tradition of the nineteenth century: Jan Bavinck (1826-1909),...

Jan Bavinck’s (1826-1909) Reformed Piety: Experiential and Holistic

Publié en ligne: 04 mars 2024

Pages: 56 - 76

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/perc-2024-0004

Mots clés
Jan Bavinck, Reformed piety, experiential Calvinism, neo-Calvinism,

© 2024 Israel José Guerrero Leiva, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Jan Bavinck’s (1826-1909) Reformed Piety: Experiential and Holistic

Publié en ligne: 04 mars 2024

Pages: 56 - 76

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/perc-2024-0004

Mots clésJan Bavinck, Reformed piety, experiential Calvinism, neo-Calvinism,

© 2024 Israel José Guerrero Leiva, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Mots clés
Jan Bavinck, Reformed piety, experiential Calvinism, neo-Calvinism,