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Herman Bavinck Bibliography
Those interested in the works of the Dutch theologian Herman Bavinck (1854-1921) will usually consult the following bibliographies: Eric D. Bristley, Guide to the Writings of Herman Bavinck, with an...
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Literature about Herman Bavinck
At some point, those interested in the Dutch theologian Herman Bavinck (1854–1921) would also like to read what others have written about him. The following are some helpful starting points for finding...
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What was Arius looking like?
These days a conference takes place about the Council of Nicea in Cairo, organized by Dr. Jos Strengholt. In one of the lectures, Dr. Boris Paschke (ETF Leuven) quotes the following description of...
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The Theology of Arius as Presented by Athanasius
At the Council of Nicea conference in Cairo we are presently discussing two texts by Athanasius in which he presents Arius’ theology/christology and quotes from Arius’ work Thalia. The first is from...
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Historical Sources for the Council of Nicea
Mina Fouad Tawfike has prepared a nice overview of the historical sources that speak about the Council of Nicene (325). He presented it to us during the Council of Nicea Conference in Cairo this...
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Bavinck and the Christian Family
Het christelijk huisgezin (The Christian Family) is one of the lesser known works of the Reformed theologian Herman Bavinck (1854–1921). I remember that when I borrowed it from a university library...
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Statement about the Situation of the Church in Egypt
“My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. John 17:15” With these words the Anglican bishop Mouneer Hanna Anis opens a statement about the...
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Statement President Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo on...
Dr. Atef M. Gendy, president of the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo, writes today in a seminary newsmail: The 30th of June: A Significant Moment and Landmark in Egypt What is going on in...
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Scholarly Center Will Trace Roots of Christianity in the Middle East
Dr. Michael Parker, professor of church history and director of graduate studies here at the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo, writes in the Presbyterian Outlook about the Center for Middle...
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Recommended Articles about Egypt
In this blog post I try to collect links to above-average articles about the current situation in Egypt. Please, note that “recommended” does not mean that I endorse the contents of the articles. It...
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Message from the president of the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo...
Dr. Atef M. Gendy, president of the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo, writes today: The ETSC Seminary community is so thankful for the partners who have been in prayer for us in this historic...
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Bible Society in Egypt Writes
Dr. Ramez Atallah, the director of the Bible Society of Egypt, writes today in a newsmail: Dear friends, Thanks for your concern You undoubtedly see the images of what is happening in Egypt on TV and...
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Dr Atef M Gendy of the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo Writes Again
Today, Saturday July 6, Dr. Atef M. Gendy of the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo sent out the following message (for his earlier messages see: Statement President Evangelical Theological...
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Light at the End of the Tunnel (Bible Society of Egypte newsletter)
Dr. Ramez Atallah, director of the Bible Society of Egypt, writes today: Then the LORD said, “I have surely seen the affliction of my people who are in Egypt and have heard their cry because of their...
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Walter Brueggemann on the Name in Psalm 146
One of the remarkable features of Psalm 146 is the fivefold repetition of the name of the Lord in verses 7c–9(a). The famous Old Testament theologian Walter Brueggemann remarks: Then the psalm names...
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Revolution Reclaimed
A new colleague here at the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo writes in a news letter: Revolution Reclaimed In the second chapter of the Gospel of Matthew, we read of the Holy Family escaping...
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An Insider’s Perspective on Egypt Today
Dr. Ramez Atallah of the Bible Society of Egypt writes today: Dear friends, On Friday July 26, in response to a plea from the Minister of Defense, an incredible number of people took to the streets to...
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Developing Theological Education: Recommended Readings
The following is a growing list of recommended readings on theological education and curriculum development. The list is maintained by Dr. Willem J. de Wit, who is a member of the steering committee...
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Theology of Theological Education: The Athens, Berlin, Geneva, and Jerusalem...
In his article “The Theology of Theological Education” (pdf), Briand Edgar of Asbury Theological Seminary distinguishes the following types of theological education: The Athens type “stresses the role...
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