Kuyperian Politics: Understanding the Calvinist Concept of Sphere Sovereignty in Civil Government
Abraham Kuyper, a prominent figure in Dutch politics and theology during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, had a profound impact on both the political landscape of the Netherlands and the development of Christian political thought.
Kuyper’s political career was closely intertwined with his theological beliefs, particularly his adherence to Calvinism. Kuyper was a staunch advocate for the separation of church and state (not state from God), a principle deeply rooted in his Calvinist worldview. He believed that the state should have limited authority in religious matters and that individual churches and religious...
Understanding the REC, ACNA, and Canterbury’s Anglican Communion
The relationship between the Reformed Episcopal Church (REC), the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA), and the Archbishop of Canterbury (Church of England/Anglican Communion)...
The She-Bear Wedding in That Hideous Strength
Lord Byron once remarked,
“All tragedies are finished by a death, All comedies are ended by a marriage.”...
English Bible Vernacular: From Church Latin to King James English
Today, the term “vernacular” implies the local language spoken by a particular people. For instance, English is the common language in the...
The Book of Common Prayer in Spanish
The earliest versions of the Anglican Prayerbook existed in French, German, Latin, and Spanish during the 16th and 17th centuries.
The “English” of the prayer...
Canterbury Theological Library Catalog
I am thrilled to announce that the task of unloading and shelving all the books in our newly acquired library has been successfully completed!...
Launching Canterbury Theological Library, Los Altos, CA
Western Seminary has gifted us the library from their former San Jose campus. I’m very excited to have acquired over 3,000 books plus book...
Officer – Overseer in KRS-One’s “Sound of da Police” – Psuedo-Etymological Fallacy
KRS-One is an Bronx rapper famous for his political and social commentary infused lyrics. One of his more controversial songs was “Sound...
A Day at Stanford Hospital (Palo Alto, CA) with the Spiritual Care Team
In the heart of Silicon Valley, amid the bustling city of Stanford, a remarkable journey of service and compassion unfolds every day. Kafunyi Mwamba,...
Attended the 57th General Council of the Reformed Episcopal Church
As a presbyter (priest) in the Reformed Episcopal Church, I am also a voting member of the General Council. I recently had the privilege...