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“The seminaries must be like the churches' poor relations, prolonging their existence with austerity.”

Quote by Abraham Kuyper

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Abraham Kuyper
Abraham Kuyper

Dutch politician, theologian, and educator. Abraham Kuyper was born on October 29, 1837, and died on November 8, 1920. He had a significant impact in the fields of Dutch politics, religion, and education, being one of the founders of Dutch Christian democracy. more

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