Between the Beginning and the End: A Radical Kingdom Vision

J. H. Bavinck (1895-1964) was the premier twentieth-century missiologist in the Dutch Calvinist tradition. A prolific author, he worked both as a pastor and as a professor in the Netherlands and Indonesia. Some choice writings of his are available in The J. H. Bavinck Reader (2013).

John Bolt
-- Calvin Theological Seminary
"J. H. Bavinck was not only one of the premier missiologists of the twentieth century; he was also, as this elegant set of meditations demonstrates, a gifted expositor of Scripture. . . . I don't know of another single book that provides such a reliable and inspiring guide to the panorama of biblical salvation history and its immediacy for us."

Andrew F. Walls
-- Liverpool Hope University
Akrofi-Christaller Institute, Ghana
"Immense in scope and range, rich in suggestion and allusion, this book by J. H. Bavinck reflects his profound understanding of Scripture and history. It is splendid that we now have this thought-provoking work available in English."

Charles Van Engen
-- Fuller Theological Seminary
"This moving meditation is a must-read for all church leaders. Bavinck's radical kingdom vision will revolutionize the reader's understanding of the Christian's place and role in God's mission from age to age. Bert Hielema's translation is outstanding -- readable, fluid, clear, forceful, and compelling."

Jan A. B. Jongeneel
-- Utrecht University
"This excellent study will open the eyes of many people around the globe to the richness of Bavinck's mission theology."