The Westminster bookstore is currently offering this long-awaited, almost 1000 page resource at 40% off — this is a special introductory price available for one week only (through November 24). In what has been regarded by some as “the most exciting and important Dutch Reformed resource to come into English translation since Bavinck’s Reformed Dogmatics“, Professors J. van Genderen and W. H. Velema, both of Theological University of the Christian Reformed Churches in the Netherlands in Apeldoorn, give a full treatment of topics such as revelation, God, the decree of God, creation, providence, man as God’s image, sin, Christ the mediator, the covenant of grace, salvation, the church, the means of grace, and eschatology. It sounds like the authors also wrestle with contemporary theological issues. Those with a high regard for the theological tradition of John Calvin and Herman Bavinck will particularly welcome this new work.
Some Endorsements:
“When an 800 page book has “Concise” in its title, we expect a different perspective. Indeed, this book comes from the Netherlands, the land of Kuyper and Bavinck, where three- and four-volume theology texts are the rule. Indeed, Concise Reformed Dogmatics is immersed in the theological traditions and dialogues of continental Europe, though its main allegiance is to the Scriptures by which, the authors say, all dogmas must be tested. English speaking Christians should be better acquainted with the perspective of our European brothers. In this book we will get that broader picture, while being reminded that good, solid Reformed theology can be found in many locations. So the book edifies in both its similarities and its differences from the way we formulate doctrine.”
– Dr. John Frame, Professor of Systematic Theology and Philosophy, Reformed Theological Seminary
“At a time when there seems to be renewed interest in the Reformation and, specifically, the Reformed stream, this concise theology is a wellspring of the best that our confession has to offer in the desert of American religion. This is a treasure to be read again and again, making the heart leap for joy!”
– Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary, California
“For all but a few English speakers, insight into the world of contemporary confessional Dutch Reformed theology is limited to occasional glimpses. This translation opens a helpful, orthodox, window on discussions in the Netherlands and beyond and is a welcome contribution to the renaissance of Reformed dogmatics in our time.”
– R. Scott Clark, Professor of Historical and Systematic Theology, Westminster Seminary, California
“In the context of postmodernism’s challenge, this ‘Dogmatics’ connects us with historic Christian doctrine. As a ‘Reformed’ dogmatics, this summary of classic Calvinism is textured with biblical richness and confessional fidelity. But equally important is the word ‘Concise,’ for this promises us the kind of accessibility and utility so difficult to package with responsible scholarship. The authors, translators, and publisher have served our generation well!”
– Nelson D. Kloosterman
“This translation is a most welcome example of contemporary conservative dogmatic theology in our post-conservative age.”
– Derek W. H. Thomas
“Biblically based, confessionally rooted, and committed to the best of the Reformed tradition, notably Calvin and Bavinck. The authors are conversant with twentieth-century figures from Barth to Pannenberg. They explore a wide range of Dutch theologians. And they engage critical exegesis of Scripture, intellectual movements such a verificationism in philosophy, and social trends such as feminism. The church’s mission and pastoral practice are never out of view. Even those who might disagree here and there with a detail will be well rewarded by this thorough and thoughtful work.”
– John Bolt