De theologie van Prof. Dr. Daniel Chantepie de la Saussaye: bijdrage tot de kennis der ethische theologie

This scholarly volume was written by Herman Bavinck, a prominent Dutch Reformed theologian, as an analytical engagement with the work of Daniel Chantepie de la Saussaye. Published in the late 19th century, the text serves as a critical evaluation of the 'Ethical Theology' movement, a theological school of thought within the Netherlands that sought to reconcile personal religious experience with ecclesiastical tradition. Bavinck’s contribution provides a rigorous intellectual framework for understanding the tensions and developments within this specific niche of Dutch Protestant academic thought during the era.

Bavinck was a prolific and systematic thinker, and this work reflects his broader ambition to map the landscape of contemporary theological discourse. By dissecting Chantepie de la Saussaye’s methodology, Bavinck aimed to clarify the boundaries between subjective piety and dogmatic structure. The book is recognized as a significant primary source for historians of religion, documenting the internal dialogues that shaped Dutch academic theology at the turn of the century.