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Tools for Understanding

This book is a collection of 12 essays in honor of Donald J. Bruggink to celebrate the occasion of his 80th birthday and to mark the publication of the 60th volume of the Historical Series of the Reformed Church in America, of which Bruggink serves as the general editor. 

鈥淗istory as a tool for understanding鈥� was a favorite phrase used by Bruggink when he was teaching classes in historical theology at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan. That phrase is a reminder that history helps us understand the church, our churches and the scriptures. 

In this volume, the essays are tools for understanding four areas of Bruggink鈥檚 life and ministry: Western Seminary, where he spent significant time for half of his life; the study of history, a passion of his since Central College days; theological education, the primary vocation for most of his ministry; and the nature of God and the Church. Architecture of worship spaces, a primary interest of Bruggink, is integral to an essay in the final section.