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Sphere Sovereignty And The University: Theological Foundations Of Abraham Kuyper's View Of The University And Its Role In Society, Wayne A. Kobes
Sphere Sovereignty And The University: Theological Foundations Of Abraham Kuyper's View Of The University And Its Role In Society, Wayne A. Kobes
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Abraham Kuyper (1837-1920) was a leading figure shaping many facets of Dutch culture during and after his long life. In addition to exerting a profound influence on politics, ecclesiastical concerns, journalism, elementary and secondary education, and societal life in the Netherlands, he also founded and was the primary formative influence shaping the Free University of Amsterdam The problem taken up by this dissertation is the discovery and elucidation of Kuyper's concept of the nature, task, authority and role of the university in modern society as it is shaped by significant theological views he held Specifically, this study demonstrates how Abraham …