In this episode, Jordan Steffaniak talks with Dr. Bruce Pass about the theological contributions of Herman Bavinck. They explore Bavinck's historical context, his critiques of Protestant orthodoxy, and the significance of his work in contemporary theology. The conversation also highlights the challenges of translating Bavinck's writings and the importance of engaging with both historical and modern theological ideas. Pass shares insights from his recent translation project and edited volume on Bavinck, emphasizing the need for theologians to understand the past while addressing present challenges.

Resources:

1) The Foremost Problems of Contemporary Dogmatics: On Faith, Knowledge, and the Christian Tradition, trans. Bruce Pass and Gert De Kok

2) Herman Bavinck: Centenary Essays, edited by Bruce Pass

Chapters

00:00 Creating an Intellectual Culture

01:21 Introduction to Herman Bavinck

06:29 Engaging with Bavinck's Theological Vision

11:04 The Significance of Bavinck's Lectures

14:55 Bavinck's Critique of Protestant Orthodoxy

17:50 Bavinck's Historical Context and Methodology

21:09 New Essays on Bavinck's Theology

26:08 Bavinck's Influence on Psychology and Counseling

30:09 The Need for Contemporary Theologians

33:02 Exploring Bavinck and Barth

36:42 Forming Future Theologians

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