Arminius and His Declaration of Sentiments : An Annotated Translation with Introduction and Theological Commentary

With this first direct translation of Arminius' Declaration of Sentiments into English from the original Dutch, Stephen Gunter weaves expert translation with valuable notes and theological commentary. Gunter's introduction situates this overlooked but critically important work within its rich historical context and includes a clear, illuminating discussion of the debate over predestination. What emerges is an enlightening portrait of Arminius that challenges modern misconceptions about one of the most significant sixteenth-century theologians. This Translation Is From The Manuscript Copy Of Arminius's Oral Presentation Before The States Of Holland In 1608. Previous English Translations Have Been From A Latin Translation (declaratio Sententiae De Predestinatione) Published Years Later In 1618. The Editor Provides Significant Textual Apparatus To Help Readers Understand The Differences, Which He Claims To Be Significant. Part I. The Life And Times Of Arminius. Early Years -- Student Years, 1576-1587 -- Amsterdam Pastor (1587-1603) And The First Arminian Controversy -- The Leiden Years: A Prelude To The Declaration -- Part Ii. Declaration Of Sentiments. A Personal History -- The Theological Declaration -- The Call For A National Synod -- Part Iii. A Theological Postscript. The Evangelical, Practical Theology Of Jacob Arminius. W. Stephen Gunter. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes. "Weaving translation with valuable notes and theological commentary, Stephen Gunter has provided the first direct translation of Arminius' Declaration of Sentiments derived from the original Dutch. Gunter's introduction situates this overlooked but critically important work within its rich historical context and includes a clear, illuminating discussion of the debate over predestination. What emerges is an enlightening portrait of Arminius that challenges modern misconceptions about one of the most significant sixteenth-century theologians." --Dust jacket 520 This translation is from the manuscript copy of Arminius's oral presentation before the States of Holland in 1608. Previous English translations have been from a Latin translation (Declaratio sententiae de predestinatione) published years later in 1618. The editor provides significant textual apparatus to help readers understand the differences, which he claims to be significant The classic work of the 16th century Dutch theologian made new