Herman Bavinck's Reformed Dogmatics, translated into English, has been long-anticipated. In May of '08 volume 4 is scheduled to be released which will complete this set.Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 1: Prolegomena (688 pages)
Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 2: God and Creation (704 pages)
Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 3: Sin and Salvation in Christ (688 pages)
Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 4: Holy Spirit, Church, and New Creation (944 pages)
* Excerpt from volume 4
Bavinck, Herman. Reformed Dogmatics. 4 Volumes. Edited by John Bolt and translated by John Vriend. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008. Hardcover, 3,008 pages. [Baker Academic List Price: $ 179.99 | WTS ($98.99) | CBD ($129.99) | Amazon ($113.39)]
I first heard of this work from Dr Morton Smith, of GPTS, who was having his Eschatology class read Bavinck's The Last Things. I found Bavinck to be a very precise writer. Compared to some of the other books we were asked to read, this was the most challenging because it was so scholarly, but of all it was the most rewarding. This is highly recommended reading for students seeking to understand the amillennial position.
It is often helpful to take note of who is endorsing a book. The endorsements for this set have come from some significant theologians. Baker Academic has listed endorsements from the following scholars:
- Stephen R. Spencer, Wheaton College
- Donald G. Bloesch, emeritus professor of theology, University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
- Richard J. Mouw, president and professor of Christian Philosophy, Fuller Theological Seminary
- Herman Selderhuis, Theologische Universiteit Apeldoorn
- Donald K. McKim, Academic and Reference Editor for Westminster John Knox Press
- John M. Frame, professor of systematic theology and philosophy, Reformed Theological Seminary
- Samuel T. Logan Jr., Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia
- Cornelis van der Kooi, Free University, Amsterdam
- D. G. Hart, Director of Partnered Projects at the Intercollegiate Studies Institute and author of The Lost Soul of American Protestantism
- J. I. Packer, professor of theology, Regent College
- Richard B. Gaffin, Jr., professor of biblical and systematic theology, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia
- J. Mark Beach, Mid-America Journal of Theology
- Augustine J. Curley, Library Journal
- Ron Gleason, Reformation21
- Eugene Heideman, Reformed Review
- Ron Highfield, Stone-Campbell Journal
- Mark G. Johnston, Banner of Truth
- Glenn R. Kreider, Bibliotheca Sacra
- Mark Liederbach, Faith and Mission
- R. Albert Mohler, Jr., Preaching
- Richard J. Mouw, IRT Bulletin
- Roger Nicole, Founders Journal
- Bill Nikides, Foundation
- George Vandervelde, Calvin Theological Journal
- Cornelius P. Venema, Mid-America Journal of Theology
- G. I. Williamson, New Horizons
- Barry L. Wynveen, Reformed Review
- Kim Riddlebarger at The Riddleblog (see Reformed Essentials)
- Mark Garcia, Lake Sherwood OPC reviewed in the Ordained Servant
- Volume One (The Presbyterian and Reformed Review)
- Volume Two (The Presbyterian and Reformed Review)
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