Herman Nicolaas Ridderbos (1909-Thursday, March 8, 2007)

Bio: Herman Nicolaas Ridderbos was born on February 13, 1909 in the Netherlands. He was the son of Dr. Jan Ridderbos (1879-1960), an ordained minister, biblical commentator, and professor Old Testament. His brother, Nico Ridderbos, was a professor of Old Testament at the Free University (Amsterdam).

After completing his theological studies at the University of Kampen (1927-1931), Ridderbos entered the ministry as a Dutch reformed preacher in Eefde-Gorsel (1934) and Rotterdam-Charlois (1939,). On November 13, 1936, he completed his doctoral work under Dr. F.W. Grosheide.

On February 21, 1943, he became professor of New Testament Studies at the University of Kampen. He continued in this post for 34 years. In 1942, Ridderbos was appointed by the Dutch Reformed synod of Sneek (1939-1942) as the successor of prof. Sidney Greydanus. He remained in Kampen from 1943-1974 as professor of New Testament Studies, and after this as Professor Emeritus (1975-1978).

Obituaries: NTToday (Dutch)

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The late Herman Nicolaas Ridderbos (1909–2007), who went to be with the Lord last Thursday, March 8, 2007, at the age of 98, was one of my favorite modern theologians and has had a profound impact on the way I read the New Testament... [click here for more]

Ridderbos is worth your time. I have a handful of his books and have used portions for various studies. I always look forward to pulling his books off of the shelf when my studies turn in the direction of The Gospel of John or studies on Paul.

Books in print by H. N. Ridderbos: @ Westminster Bookstore

Bibliography:

1. The Epistle of Paul to the Churches of Galatia. NICNT. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co, 1953. [Amazon]
2. Paul and Jesus: Origin and General Character of Paul's Preaching of Christ. Philadelphia, PA: Presbyterian & Reformed, 1957. [WTS | Amazon]
3. When the Time Had Fully Come: Studies in New Testament Theology. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co, 1957. [WTS | Amazon]
4. Matthew's Witness to Jesus Christ: the King and the kingdom. New York, NY: Association, 1958. [Amazon]
5. Bultmann. Translated by David H. Freeman. Philadelphia, PA: Presbyterian & Reformed, 1960. [Amazon]
6. The Coming of the Kingdom. Translated by H. de Jongste. Edited by Raymond O. Zorn. Philadelphia, PA: Presbyterian & Reformed, 1962. [WTS | Amazon]
7. The Speeches of Peter in the Acts of the Apostles. London: Tyndale Press, 1962. [Amazon]
8. Paul: An Outline of His Theology. Translated by John Richard De Witt. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co, 1975; Reprint, 1977. [WTS | Amazon]
9. Studies in Scripture and Its Authority. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co, 1978. [Amazon]
   
10. Matthew. Translated by Ray Togtman. Bible Student's Commentary. Grand Rapids, MI: Regency Reference Library, 1987. [Amazon]
11. Redemptive History and the New Testament Scriptures. 2nd ed, revised. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing, 1988. [WTS | Amazon]
12. The Gospel According to John: A Theological Commentary. Translated by John Vriend. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co, 1997. [WTS | Amazon]

Herman Nicolaas Ridderbos (1909-Thursday, March 8, 2007)