In the process of translating Herman Bavinck's Reformed Ethics , John Bolt and his editorial colleagues discovered that the social ethics portion was unfinished.The first section of Bavinck's social ethics now constitutes the third volume of Reformed Ethics . The other five sections were outlined by Bavinck, but not completed. Following Bavinck's outline, John Bolt has reconstructed those last five sections on the basis of his extensive knowledge of Bavinck's work, culling Bavinck's other writings, in both Dutch and English, to summarize his teachings. Reformed Social Ethics offers readers Bavinck's main convictions and perspectives on significant topics of social ethics. This volume completes the Reformed Ethics project, providing readers with a fuller picture of Bavinck's ethics. Praise for Bavinck's Reformed Ethics "John Bolt and his accomplished team of translators and editors have added amazing value to Bavinck's recently rediscovered manuscripts in the field of moral theology. Their lucid translation, notes, and careful documentation of bibliographic sources used by Bavinck make Reformed Ethics an invaluable background study on the history of theological ethics.

"-- James A. De Jong , Calvin Theological Seminary"The translation of Herman Bavinck's Reformed Dogmatics has been of major significance, and now it is followed, appropriately, by his Reformed Ethics . It is wonderful that this work has been discovered, translated, and published. John Bolt and his colleagues have provided us with a fresh resource for theological and ethical reflection."-- Craig G. Bartholomew , Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology, Cambridge"The editors and translators deserve our gratitude and appreciation for this important achievement. They have transformed a rich but almost inaccessible manuscript into a clear, readable, interestingly annotated, well-structured, and attractive book."-- Ad de Bruijne , Theological University Kampen, The Netherlands"What a treasure! John Bolt has done the church a tremendous service in translating and editing Bavinck's Reformed Ethics .

It offers pastors, students, theologians, and ethicists--and Christians who would like to wrestle more deeply with the nature of the Christian life--a rich introduction to moral theology in all its contours."-- Matthew J. Tuininga , Calvin Theological Seminary.