Sidney Greidanus Papers, 1965-2021 | Heritage Hall, Hekman Library

By Emily Koelzer

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Collection Overview

Title: Sidney Greidanus Papers, 1965-2021

ID: COLL/598

Primary Creator: Sidney Greidanus (1935-)

Extent: 2.0 Linear Feet. More info below.

Date Acquired: 00/00/2021

Subjects: Eschatology, Preaching

Languages: English, Dutch;Flemish

Abstract

The Sidney Greidanus Papers house materials collected and created by Sidney Greidanus. This collection, which dates from 1965-2021, consists of readings, correspondence, and other materials from his publishing career and his time at King’s College.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

A significant portion of this collection is composed of readings Greidanus collected and referenced while writing sermons. These materials were not written by Greidanus but provide insight into his thought processes. Materials accessible at Heritage Hall and Hekman Library or online were removed from the collection. A bibliography of removed materials is included in this collection.

Sermons written by Greidanus are housed in the archives at Baylor University.

Collection Historical Note

Sidney Greidanus (born 1935) studied at Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary. He later received earned a Doctorate of Theology from the Free Universiyt in Amsterdam. He served as a pastor in the Christian Reformed Church and taught at Calvin College and The King’s College in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada before becoming a professor of preaching at Calvin Theological Seminary in 1990.

Biographical Note

Greidanus is best known for his emphasis on preaching Christ from Old Testament texts and has published many books on the subject.

Subject/Index Terms

Eschatology
Preaching

Administrative Information

Repository: Heritage Hall, Hekman Library

Alternate Extent Statement: 4 Boxes

Access Restrictions: <span style="color: rgb(16, 55, 93); font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px;">Collection held in Heritage Hall; materials are not available for circulation.</span>

Acquisition Source: Sidney Greidanus

Acquisition Method: Donation

Preferred Citation: <span style="color: rgb(16, 55, 93); font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px;">[item], folder, box, Sidney Greidanus Papers, Heritage Hall (Hekman Library), Calvin University</span>

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: The King's College],
[Series 2: Writing],
[Series 3: Preaching],
[Series 4: Readings],
[All]

Series 3: Preaching

Box 5

Folder 1: Christocentric Preaching from the Old Testament Lecture Outlines, Calvin Theological Seminary
Folder 2: Preaching Christ from the Old Testament --- 1997
Folder 3: Multiethnic Conference --- June 2000
Folder 4: Preaching the Genesis Narratives --- 2001
Folder 5: Genesis Sermons --- 2002, 2005
Folder 6: Preaching Christ from the Genesis Narratives --- 2003
Folder 7: Detecting Plot Lines: The Key to Preaching the Genesis Narratives --- 2008
Folder 8: Preaching Christ from Genesis --- 2008
Folder 9: Preaching Christ from All Scripture --- 2010
Folder 10: Preaching Christ from Ecclesiastes --- 2010-2011
Folder 11: Preaching Christ from the Old Testament --- 2011
Folder 12: Applying Daniel’s Messages to the Church Today --- 2012

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: The King's College],
[Series 2: Writing],
[Series 3: Preaching],
[Series 4: Readings],
[All]