ReviewsA boost for Christian social and economic reform today. --George Harinck, professor of Protestant History at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam; Director of the Neo-Calvinism Research Institute, Theological University Kampen, The Netherlands [Kuyper's] understanding of the integral relationship between business, economics, and ethics surpasses anything available today. This volume's introductions alone are worth the investment. --Dick DeVos, president of the Windquest Group and former president of Amway Kuyper's view of 'common grace' can hold together the worlds of theology and economics, creating important possibilities for dialogue and debate. --Alister McGrath, Andreas Idreos Professor of Science and Religion, University of Oxford
SynopsisKuyper on the Positive Potential of Business In his vast treasury of writings, Abraham Kuyper addressed nearly every sphere of society, including politics, science, and the arts. But his views on business and economics are often overlooked because he rarely engaged with that sphere directly. Still, his doctrine of common grace has great significance for showing how Christ is at work in the workplace. In this anthology of essays, speeches, and reflections, we see Kuyper's attempts to think positively and creatively about the calling and potential of business. Included are his ideas about economic freedom, the eternal value of earthly work, stewardship and philanthropy, economic globalization, the workings of God's grace in business, and the social function of money.