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The Reformed Dutch Influence upon American Presbyterianism
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Rev. Dr. Daniel Ragusa, pastor of Messiah’s Reformed Fellowship in New York City joins Camden Bucey for this thoughtful episode of Christ the Center. Together, they explore the profound impact of Dutch Reformed theology on American Presbyterianism, focusing on key historical moments and figures, including Cornelius Van Til and Gerhardus Vos. Ragusa shares insights from his recent work translating and editing Van Til’s “Dutch Letters” and discusses the lasting influence of Dutch Reformed thought on the formation of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC).
This conversation examines the connections between the nineteenth-century Dutch secession movements, particularly the Afscheiding of 1834, and their influence on the theological and ecclesiastical landscape in America. With a focus on confessional integrity and the challenges posed by modernity, Ragusa highlights the ongoing relevance of these historical developments for Reformed theology today.
Listeners will also hear about exciting new publications from Reformed Forum, including Ragusa’s forthcoming book, The Joyful Fellowship, which traces the theme of “God with us” throughout Scripture. This episode provides a rich, historical, and theological exploration of the Dutch Reformed legacy in American Presbyterianism.
Chapters
- 00:00:07 Introduction
- 00:04:16 The Joyful Fellowship
- 00:13:08 Van Til’s Dutch Letters
- 00:21:43 First Impressions of the Letters
- 00:29:09 The Afscheiding of 1834
- 00:47:42 The Doleantie
- 00:50:10 Holland-Mania
- 00:54:51 Vos as a Connecting Figure
- 01:06:30 American Presbyterian Influence on the Dutch Reformed
- 01:11:57 A Struggle for Faithfulness to Confessional Identity
- 01:21:12 Teaching at MARS
- 01:23:24 Conclusion
Participants: Camden Bucey, Dan Ragusa
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