Abraham Kuyper, a Dutch theologian and prime minister of Holland (1901-1905), is well known and celebrated for his views on the doctrine of common grace, a theology of public service, and cultural engagement of Christians. He articulated a vision of "shared humanity with the world" and sought to shape the Christian message to work into culture rather than standing opposed to it. As such, Kuyper's work has become critical to modern Christian engagement with culture and many who follow his lead now predominant Christian leadership.

In Wisdom and Wonder Kuyper explores these ideas in relation to to primary subjects of consideration in our context, science and art. With typical eloquence, insight, and gospel-mindedness Kuyper shows how Christians can reasonably approach these two subject and, in Christ, celebrate them as part of God's universal provision for human culture.

How will evangelicals respond to contemporary cultural shifts? What they believe influences how they respond and this will have significant ramifications for the future of a free society and its business, economic, and public sectors.

Sometimes the way forward is found by looking back.

Abraham Kuyper, a Dutch theologian and prime minister of Holland (1901-1905), elaborated on the doctrine of common grace, a theology of public service, and cultural engagement of Christians' shared humanity with the rest of the world.

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