“Pope of the Classis”?
The Leadership of Albertus C. Van Raalte in Dutch and American Classes
By Leon van den Broek
“Pope of the classis” was a name critics gave Rev. A. C. Van Raalte. It is usually
not a compliment when Protestants call each other Pope; this word has been a weapon in ecclesiastical battles. Is it true that Van Raalte
acted as Pope of the Classis of Holland? This book studies, among other issues, Van
Raalte’s attitude in the Dutch classes and his influence in classical matters, both
in the Netherlands and in the United States.
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