Witness was published between 1921 and 1925 in Grand Rapids, Michigan by the Witness Publishing Company. It was founded during the post-World War I debates about theology in the Christian Reformed Church as a counterpart to another magazine, Religion and Culture. It represented the Confessionalist and Anithetical Calvinist perspectives of the early 1920s. It discusses Reformed theology and debates within the Christian Reformed Church, as well as other important social issues including Christian education. Its editors also responded to other denominational publications of the time, including Religion and Culture, the Watchman (De Wachter) and the Banner.
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Witness Volume 4, No. 6, May 1925
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CONTENTS - Vol. 4 No. 6, May 1925
Meditatie (meditation)
82 - Verborgen Afdwalingen by P. J. Hoekenga
Editorials
84 - Het Algemeen en Welgemeend Aanbod des Heils I. by L. Berkhof
86 - Kerkelijke Attestatie II. by Y. P. De Jong
87 - A Misconception by H. Dekker
In Our Churches
88 - The Sabbath Day Abolished? by H. J. Kuiper
Contributions
91 - Bij Wien Beginnen? by N. J. Monsma
93 - The Babylonian Account of Creation by Martin J. Wyngaarden
96 - Het Gebed
96 - Licht Uit Duister (poem)
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Witness Volume 4, No. 5, April 1925
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CONTENTS - Vol. 4 No. 5, April 1925
Meditation
66 - Prayer by P. J. Hoekenga
Editorials
68 - Kerkelijke Attestatie by Y. P. De Jong
69 - De Antithese en de Gemeene Gratie IV. by S. Volbeda
Contributions
71 - Jezus Volgen by N. J. Monsma
73 - De Verzoekingen der Geheiligden
77 - lets Over Onze Pers XVII. by K. Schoolland
80 - Een Stem Van Boven
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Witness Volume 4, No. 4, March 1925
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CONTENTS - Vol. 4 No. 4, March 1925
Editorials
50 - Het Welgemeend Aanbod des Heils by L. Berkhof
Views on Scripture
53 - Het Ambt der Geloovigen (Slot) by Y. P. De Jong
Modern Religious Tendencies
55 - Belangtelling voor de Zuivere Leer by S. Volbeda
In Our Churches
57 - Do We Need a Reformation? by H. J. Kuiper
Contributions
59 - lets Over Onze Pers XVI. by K. Schoolland
60 - Het Kind en de Religie III. by L. Berkhof
Our Educational World
62 - A Broader Basis? by R. Postma
Book Review
63 - De Weg des Pelgrims Naar het Vaderhuis by S. Volbeda
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Witness Volume 4, No. 3, February 1925
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CONTENTS - Vol. 4 No. 3, February 1925
Editorials
34 - Settled and Binding by E. Van Halsma
35 - De Leer der Gemeene Gratie en Verwereldlijking by S. Volbeda
In Our Churches
38 - Critiek op de Actie van Classis Grand Rapids West by H. J. Kuiper
Modern Religious Tendencies
40 - Modern Religious Tendencies by S. Volbeda
Contributions
42 - lets Over Onze Pers. XV. by K. Schoolland
45 - Het Kind en de Religie. II. by L. Berkhof
Clippings and Comments
47 - Science Strikes at Darwin by J. M. Vande Kieft
48 - The Moslem and the Modern View of Christ by J. M. Vande Kieft
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Witness Volume 4, No. 2, January 1925
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CONTENTS - Vol. 4 No. 2, January 1925
Editorials
18 - Synod’s Decisions on the Common Grace Issue II. by H. J. Kuiper
20 - Gedachtenwisseling by S. Volbeda
In Our Churches
21 - A New Department by the editorial staff
21 - Geen Overdrijving van de Leer der Gemeene Gratie
22 - Eene Vermaning voor ons Allen
22 - Onderwerping aan de Besluiten der Meerdere Vergaderingen
23 - In the Streets of Ashkelon by H. J. Kuiper
Buitenlaadsche Kerken
24 - Noord-Amerika—Voortzetting van den Strijd
Views on Scripture
26 - Het Ambt der Geloovigen by Y. P. De Jong
Our Educational World
28 - Progress by R. Postma
Contribution
30 - Het Kind en de Religie. I. by L. Berkhof
32 - Healthy Antagonism
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Witness Volume 4, No. 1, December 1924
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CONTENTS - Vol. 4 No. 1, December 1924
Meditation
2 - The Salt of the Earth...... The Light of the World by P. J. Hoekenga
3 - Jezus Christus Is Geboren (poem)
Editorials
4 - De Rotterdammer-Brief by L. Berkhof
4 - “Christian Culture” a Desideratum by L. Berkhof
Views on Scripture
5 - Het Ambt der Geloovigen I. by Y. P. De Jong
Modern Religious Tendencies
7 - Gedachtenwisseling by S. Volbeda
Our Educational World
10 - Na den Strijd by R. Postma
11 - The Problem of Correlation in the Teaching of Sacred History by Mark Fakkema
Contributions
15 - lets Over Onze Pers. XIV. by K. Schoolland
16 - Bethlehem-born....But Outside the Camp (poem) by A. B. Jansma
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Witness Volume 3, No. 12, November 1924
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CONTENTS - Vol. 3 No. 12, November 1924
Meditatie (meditation)
178 - Zich het Evangelie van Christus Niet Schamen by P. J. Hoekenga
Editorials
180 - Het Bezoek van Dr. V. Hepp by L. Berkhof
182 - Synod’s Decisions on the Common Grace Issue by H. J. Kuiper
Views on Scripture
185 - A Sign of Our Times? by Y. P. De Jong
Contributions
186 - Hervormingsdag-Overdenkingen by S. Volbeda
189 - lets Over Onze Pers. XIII. by K. Schoolland
Book Review
190 - “Yearbook of the Free Christian Schools in America.” by H. J. Kuiper
Clippings and Comments
191 - Evolution Unproved and Disproved by J. M. Vande Kieft
192 - The Christian Use of Time by J. M. Vande Kieft
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Witness Volume 3, No. 11, October 1924
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CONTENTS - Vol. 3 No. 11, October 1924
Editorials
162 - Historie of Verdichtsel by L. Berkhof
165 - IJver, maar ook met Verstand? by S. Volbeda
Contributions
168 - Wij en de Vredesbeweging by E. Van Halsma
170 - Our Young People in their Relation to Social Life. V. by L. Berkhof
172 - lets Over Onze Pers. XII. by K. Schoolland
Our Educational World
174 - Retaining our Catechisms by H. J. Kuiper
Clippings and Comments
175 - Fosdick Invited to Enter the Presbyterian Church by D. Zwier
176 - Fosdick Declines the Invitation by D. Zwier
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Witness Volume 3, No. 10, September 1924
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CONTENTS - Vol. 3 No. 10, September 1924
Meditatie (meditation)
146 - Gods Antwoord op Onze Gebeden by P. J. Hoekenga
Editorials
148 - De Macht van het Ongeloof by J. M. Vande Kieft
149 - Let’s Be Distinctive! by H. J. Kuiper
Views on Scripture
150 - De Heilige Schrift en de Wetenschap by Y. P. De Jong
Modern Religious Tendencies
151 - Tooneel-bezoek by S. Volbeda
Contributions
154 - Our Young People in Their Relation to Social Life. IV. by L. Berkhof
156 - lets Over Onze Pers. XI. by K. Schoolland
Our Educational World
159 - Unity and the Union by R. Postma
Boekbeoordeeling (book review)
160 - “Commentaar op Jesaja.”’ by L. Berkhof
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Witness Volume 3, No. 9, August 1924
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CONTENTS - Vol. 3 No. 9, August 1924
Meditatie (meditation)
130 - Een Gebed des Harten by P. J. Hoekenga
Editorials
132 - Bewaring by Y. P. De Jong
133 - Wind en Storm by R. Postma
Views on Scripture
133 - A Deceiving Gospel by Y. P. De Jong
Contributions
134 - lets Over Onze Pers X. by K. Schoolland
137 - Onderwerpelijke of Voorwerpelijke Prediking by W. Heyns
139 - Our Young People in their Relation to Social Life III. by L. Berkhof
Clippings and Comments
140 - Does Fundamentalism Obstruct Social Progress? by J. M. Vande Kieft
141 - The Negative by J. M. Vande Kieft
Book Reviews
143 - “The Christian Renaissance: a History of the ‘Devotio Moderna’.” by S. Volbeda
Editorial
144 - Catering to Our Young People
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Witness Volume 3, No. 8, July 1924
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CONTENTS - Vol. 3 No. 8, July 1924
Editorials
114 - De Synodale Uitspraak Betreffende het Stuk der Gemeene Gratie by L. Berkhof
115 - De Antithese en de Gemeene Gratie by S. Volbeda
Contributions
117 - Iets Over Onze Pers. IX. by K. Schoolland
119 - Het Wonder. (Slot.) Our Young People in their Relation to Social Life. II. by F. M. Ten Hoor
123 - Opmerkingen by L. Berkhof
Clippings and Comments
126 - Was the General Assembly Conservative? by J. M. Vande Kieft
127 - Watchman, What of the Night? by J. M. Vande Kieft
128 - Jesus Christ in the Thinking of Asia by J. M. Vande Kieft
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Witness Volume 3, No. 7, June 1924
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CONTENTS - Vol. 3 No. 7, June 1924
Meditation
98 - “Christus Leeft in Mij” by P. J. Hoekenga
Editorials
100 - A Rather Disappointing Result by L. Berkhof
102 - The Battle Ground of Faith by J. M. Vande Kieft
103 - Bandelooze Willekeur by L. Berkhof
105 - Eene Belangrijke Synode by H. J. Kuiper
Our Educational World
106 - Qualifications for Theological Professors III. by H. J. Kuiper
Contributions
108 - Iets Over Onze Pers VIII. by K. Schoolland
110 - Our Young People in their Relation to Social Life. I.
Clippings and Comments
111 - Hoe Breed en Diep de Kloof is by D. Zwier
112 - Gereformeerd, ook in de Evangelisatie by D. Zwier
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Witness Volume 3, No. 6, 1924
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CONTENTS - Vol. 3 No. 6, May 1924
Meditation
82 - "They Kept the Charge of the Lord" by P. J. Hoekenga
Editorials
84 - De Zaak Janssen Nogmaals op de Synode by L. Berkhof
85 - Niet te Heet van Stal Loopen by D. Zwier
Modern Religious Tendencies
86 - The Close of School by S. Volbeda
Contributions
89 - lets Over Onze Pers VII. by K. Schoolland
90 - Het Wonder. III. by F. M. Ten Hoor
92 - The Man Micah and Inspiration by E. Van Halsema
Our Educational World
94 - Position Wanted by R. Postma
Clippings and Comments
95 - The Great Religious Revival
96 - The Changing Virtues and Religious Ideals
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Witness Volume 3, No. 5, April 1924
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CONTENTS - Vol. 3 No. 5, April 1924
Meditation
66 - “Waarom Niet’? by P. J. Hoekenga
Editorials
68 - De Vorming Onzer Jeugd by L. Berkhof
69 - De Antithese en de Gemeene Gratie. III. by S. Volbeda
Contributions
71 - Het Wonder. II. by F. M. Ten Hoor
72 - lets Over Onze Pers. VI. by K. Schoolland
Our Educational World
75 - Qualifications for Theological Professors II. by H. J. Kuiper
Clippings and Comments
77 - Dr. Hepp over de Huidige Kwestie by D. Zwier
80 - Where the Real Conflict Lies by J. M. Van de Kieft
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Witness Volume 3, No. 4, March 1924
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CONTENTS - Vol. 3 No. 4, March 1924
Editorials
50 - De Antithese en de Gemeene Gratie. II. by S. Volbeda
51 - Religious Camouflage by J. M. Vande Kieft
Contributions
53 - Modernism in the Church of Rome. IV. (conclusion) by L. Berkhof
55 - Het Wonder. I. by F. M. Ten Hoor
57 - Opmerkingen by G. D. De Jong
Our Educational World
60 - "By Their Fruits..." by R. Postma
61 - Qualifications for Theological Professors by H. J. Kuiper
Clippings and Comments
62 - Christianity and Progress by J. M. Vande Kieft
63 - The War in the Churches by J. M. Vande Kieft
64 - Jackals by J. M. Vande Kieft
64 - The Reason—a Poem by W. Kuipers
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Witness Volume 3, No. 3, February 1924
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CONTENTS - Vol. 3 No. 3, February 1924
Meditation
34 - De Heere Volbrengt Zijn Woord by P. J. Hoekenga
35 - De Zonde in Hare Doorwerking Gestuit (continued) by Y. P. De Jong
38 - Mud-Slingers by G. J. Vande Riet
Modern Religious Tendencies
38 - Wij en de Wereld by S. Volbeda
41 - Iets Over Onze Pers (continued) by K. Schoolland
43 - Modernism in the Church of Rome (continued) by L. Berkhof
Clippings and Comments
45 - A Remarkable Document by D. Zwier
46 - Ritschlianism by D. Zwier
46 - Facts and Theories by D. Zwier
47 - The Modern Art of Interpretation by D. Zwier
Book Review
48 - "A Commentary on the Holy Bible" by L. Berkhof
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Witness Volume 3, No. 2, January 1924
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CONTENTS - Vol. 3 No. 2, January 1924
Meditation
18 - Perilous Times by P. J. Hoekenga
Editorials
19 - De Zonde in Hare Doorwerking Gestuit. II. by Y. P. De Jong
22 - De Antithese en de Gemeene Gratie by S. Volbeda
Contributions
24 - Modernism in the Church of Rome (continued) by L. Berkhof
26 - A Word to Our Christian Teachers by E. Van Halsema
28 - Iets One Onze Pers (continued) by K. Schoolland
Clippings and Comments
30 - Missionary Dangers by J. M. Vande Kieft
31 - The Great Defection by J. M. Vande Kieft
32 - The Critics and the Bible by J. M. Vande Kieft
32 - Ghost Planes by J. M. Vande Kieft
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Witness Volume 3, No. 1, December 1923
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CONTENTS - Vol. 3 No. 1, December 1923
Meditation
2 - Des Christens Relatie tot de Wet by P. J. Hoekenga
3 - Avondrood (poem) by A. B. Jansma
Editorials
4 - De Andere Lijn by L. Berkhof
5 - Correctie by L. Berkhof
7 - De Zonde in Hare Doorwerking Gestuit by Y. P. De Jong
9 - Concern Concerning our S. S. by D. Zwier
Our Educational World
11 - Wij Willen Weer Gereformeerd Zijn by H. J. Kuiper
Contributions
13 - Iets Over Onze Pers (continued) by K. Schoolland
Clippings and Comments
15 - The Federal Council of the Churches by D. Zwier
16 - The Blessed Babe of Bethlehem (poem) by A. B. Jansma
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Witness Volume 2, No. 12, November 1923
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CONTENTS - Vol. 2 No. 12, November 1923
Meditation
178 - Jehovah's Everlasting Arms by P. J. Hoekenga
Editorials
179 - De Gunst Gods Over Onbekeerden by L. Berkhof
Modern Religious Tendencies
182 - "De Genietingen der Zonde" (Hebrews 11:25b) by S. Volbeda
Our Educational World
184 - Ontmaskeren by R. Postma
Contributions
185 - lets Over Onze Pers by K. Schoolland
188 - Modernism in the Church of Rome (continued) by L. Berkhof
Book Review
189 - “Roeping—Kruis—Overwinning” by L. Berkhof
Clippings and Comments
190 - Religion and the Public School by J. M. Vande Kieft
192 - The Irreligion of the Novels by J. M. Vande Kieft
192 - Bladvulling: Bijbeuitgaven in 558 Talen
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Witness Volume 2, No. 11, October 1923
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CONTENTS - Vol. 2 No. 11, October 1923
Meditation
162 - De Beste Bewijzen voor de Waarheid van het Christendom by P. J. Hoekenga
Editorials
164 - Natuurverschijnselen en Teekenen der Tijden by J. M. Van De Kieft
Views on Scripture
165 - Scientific Method? by Y. P. De Jong
Contributions
166 - The Social Message of the Eighth Century Prophets (continued) by E. Van Halsema
169 - Staan op den Bodem des Geloofs by W. Heyns
Book Review
171 - “Van Zonde en Genade” by D. Zwier
Clippings and Comments
175 - Leerlingen van Fosdick by D. Zwier
176 - Anti-Christian Propaganda in China by D. Zwier
176 - Beware of Evolution by J. M. Van De Kieft
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Witness Volume 2, No. 10, September 1923
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CONTENTS - Vol. 2 No. 10, September 1923
Meditation
146 - Faith Waiting for the Promise by P. J. Hoekenga
147- Op Zee (poem)
Editorials
148 - Theological School and Calvin College Open Their Doors by S. Volbeda
151 - Aanhouden of Opzeggen? by D. Zwier
154 - Our Problematical Times by J. M. Vande Kieft
Views on Scripture
155 - De Reformatie van Josia en de Pentateuch-kwestie (I) by Y. P. De Jong
Our Educational World
157 - Dr. A. Kuyper over de Antithese in de Wetenschap by H. J. Kuiper
Contribution
159 - The Social Message of the Eighth Century Prophets (continued) by E. Van Halsma
Clippings and Comments
160 - The Dread of Creeds by J. M. Vande Kieft
160 - An Up-to-date Gospel by J. M. Vande Kieft
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Witness Volume 2, No. 9, August 1923
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CONTENTS - Vol. 2 No. 8, July 1923
Meditation
130 - Wederstaat den Duivel by P. J. Hoekenga
131 - Overal Velig Met Jesus (poem)
Editorials
132 - The Art of Giving by R. Postma
132 - Aanhouden of Opzeggen? by D. Zwier
Views on Scripture
134 - De Wetenschap en het Oude Testament. II. by Y. P. De Jong
Modern Religious Tendencies
136 - Corrigendum Geestelijke by S. Volbeda
136 - Roekeloosheid by S. Volbeda
Contributions
139 - The Social Message of the Eighth Century Prophets. I. by E. Van Halsema
141 - lets Over Onze Pers by K. Schoolland
Clippings and Comments
144 - Whitewashing Dr. Fosdick
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Witness Volume 2, No. 8, July 1923
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CONTENTS - Vol. 2 No. 8, July 1923
Meditation
114 - God is not Ashamed of Us by P. J. Hoekenga
Editorials
115 - A Voice of Warning by L. Berkhof
117 - Negative Orthodoxy by H. J. Kuiper
Views on Scripture
117 - De Wetenschap en het Oude Testament by Y. P. De Jong
Modern Religious Tendencies
119 - The Present Decay of Earnest-mindedness by S. Volbeda
Our Educational World
122 - The Junior High School by R. Postma
124 - Dr. Kuyper over de Antithese in de Wetenschap. by H. J. Kuiper
125 - Aardsche Macht
Book Review
125 - A Dutch Settlement in Michigan by S. Volbeda
Clippings and Comments
126 - The General Assembly and the Crisis by J. M. Vande Kieft
127 - A Life of Jesus by a Jew by J. M. Vande Kieft
127 - Theistic Evolution Before the Bar by J. M. Vande Kieft
128 - The Creeds and Fundamentals by J. M. Vande Kieft
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Witness Volume 2, No. 7, June 1923
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CONTENTS - Vol. 2 No. 7, June 1923
Meditation
98 - De Rivieren van Damaskus en de Wateren van Israél by P. J. Hoeksema
Editorials
99 - Aanpassen by L. Berkhof
101 - The New Age by J. M. Vande Kieft
102 - ‘Een Open Geheim (continued) by D. Zwier
104 - "Evolution and Apologetics" (conclusion) by S. Volbeda
Views on Scripture
107 - Christ's Testimony to the Old Testament by Y. P. De Jong
Contribution
109 - The New Theology in the Religious Instruction of Children by P. J. Hoekenga
Clippings and Comments
111 - Lukewarmness in the Church by D. Zwier
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Witness Volume 2, No. 6, May 1923
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CONTENTS - Vol. 2 No. 6, May 1923
Meditation 82 - Indien Christus Niet Opgewekt is by L. Berkhof
Editorials
83 - Heroes and Hero-Worship by L. Berkhof
84 - Een Open Geheim by D. Zwier
85 - "Evolution and Apologetics" (continued) by S. Volbeda
88 - Principieel Verschil by Y. P. De Jong
Modern Religious Tendencies
89 - Heresy Trials (continued) by S. Volbeda Our Educational World
91 - Dr. Kuyper over de Antithese in de Wetenschap (I) by H. J. Kuiper
92 - Ministers or Teachers by R. Postma
Contribution
93 - America's International Obligation in the Present International Crisis by G. D. De Jong
Clippings and Comments
95 - Bryan as Defender of the Faith by J. M. Vande Kieft
96 - Challenging the Universities and Public Schools by J. M. Vande Kieft