The Doctrine of Election in Reformed Perspective

Historical and Theological Investigations of the Synod of Dordt 1618–1619

Frank van der Pol, Herman J. Selderhuis

• Publisher: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht
• Year: 2018
• Print ISBN:
  9783525570708
• eBook ISBN:
  9783647570709
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Christian Theology

In 11 essays The Doctrine of Election in Reformed Perspective reflect ongoing investigations concerning the doctrine of election, with special focus on the Synod of Dort 1618–19. Important lines of demarcation between different Reformed orthodox groups and denominations find their root divergence, as well as historical concentration point, in relation to this very issue. The ongoing research presented in this collection can open up a fresh field of fertile investigation for theological discussion. Moreover, she may lead to interdisciplinary perspectives and a cooperative approach to research, also beyond the field of theology. For this too is the field of philosophers and historians, those who trace the history of Christianity or are studying early modern Europe. The volume consists of three sections. In the first Part three essays reflect historical and philosophical issues before the Synod of Dort. Part Two explores aspects of the Synod of Dort itself. The focus in Part Three is on the reception of the Synod of Dort. Finally, the following question is answered: How were the Canons of Dort regarded in the 17th–19th century, and what does the history of their editions tell us? The editor, Frank van der Pol, was the program leader of the combined research group Early Modern Reformed Theology (EMRT) of the theological universities Apeldoorn and Kampen. In cooperation with the A Lasco Bibliothek Emden the EMRT organized an international conference on Oct. 29 and 30, 2014 about the doctrine of election in reformed perspective. The researchgroup is convinced that the dual line of research on history and theology of the Reformation tradition must continue and be strengthened. On the occasion of the 400th anniversary of the Synod of Dort, the researchers, wanting to do their work in a broader context with a wider dialogue, make their proceedings accessible for more people and institutes by publishing them in this volume.

Table of contents

• Title Page
• Copyright
• Table of Contents
• Body
• Introduction
• Herman J. Selderhuis: „Schepken Christy“ in fremdem Hafen. Die Bedeutung Emdens für den Niederländischen Calvinismus
• Günter Frank: Mittelalterliche Tendenzen der Lehre von der Erwählung des Menschen – Eine einführende Übersicht
• Erik A. de Boer: Who are the “Predestinatores”?
• Antonie Vos: Pigge and Calvin on the Will of God
• Fred van Lieburg: Dordrecht's Own Decretum Horribile
• Donald Sinnema: The Doctrine of Election at the Synod of Dordt (1618–1619)
• Albert Gootjes: The Theologian's Private Cabinet: The Development and Early Reception of John Cameron's Universalism
• Thomas Kloeckner: Die dogmen- und theologiegeschichtliche Legitimation der reformierten Prädestinationsanschauung in der ersten Hälfte des 17. Jahrhunderts am Beispiel Heinrich Alting
• Frank van der Pol: Genevan Mysteries defended. Two critical examinations of Remonstrant Positions against Calvinistic Perceptions of Predestination: a Comparison
• Henk van den Belt: Friedrich Schleiermacher on the Reformed Orthodox Doctrine of Predestination
• Erik A. de Boer: The Career of the Canones. An Inventory of Editions of the Canons of Dordt during the Seventeenth to Nineteenth Century
• Contributors of the volume