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

by W. Stephen Gunter

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781602585690
Publisher:	Baylor University Press
Publication date:	10/02/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	227
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

W. Stephen Gunter is Professor Emeritus at Duke Divinity School. He is author, co-author, or editor of six books, including most recently Considering the Great Commission: Evangelism and Mission in the Wesleyan Spirit; John Wesley and The Netherlands; and The Quotable Mr. Wesley. He lives in Durham, North Carolina.

Table of Contents

Standard Abbreviations vii

Preface xi

Introduction 1

Part I The Life and Times of Arminius

1 Early Years 11

2 Student Years, 1576-1587 21

3 Amsterdam Pastor (1587-1603) and the "First Arminian Controversy" 43

4 The Leiden Years: A Prelude to the Declaration 65

Part II Declaration of Sentiments

1 A Personal History 90

2 The Theological Declaration 103

3 The Call for a National Synod 149

Part III A Theological Postscript

5 The Evangelical, Practical Theology of Jacob Arminius Conclusion 161

Selected Bibliography 195

Scripture Index 205

Index of Authors 206

Index of Subjects and Names 208

What People are Saying About This

Keith Stanglin

Gunter's book makes a significant contribution to the resurgence of scholarship on Jacob Arminius. No longer having to rely on an archaic translation of a translation, English readers are now one step closer to the historical Arminius with this definitive translation of and commentary on his most important treatise.

Jeremy Bangs

The theological depth of Arminius' response to the restrictive dogmatism of some early 17th-century Calvinists has inspired others to conceptions that often range far from Arminius' own ideas. Stephen Gunter's careful translation of the Declaration of Sentiments once again places Arminius in the midst of contemporary theological discussion. Not merely an antiquarian artifact, Arminius' Declaration of Sentiments can once again contribute its inspiration to new conceptions.

Editorial Reviews

An enlightening portrait of Arminius that challenges modern misconceptions about one of the most significant sixteenthcentury theologians.

Theological Book Review

The theological depth of Arminius' response to the restrictive dogmatism of some early 17th-century Calvinists has inspired others to conceptions that often range far from Arminius' own ideas. Stephen Gunter's careful translation of the Declaration of Sentiments once again places Arminius in the midst of contemporary theological discussion. Not merely an antiquarian artifact, Arminius' Declaration of Sentiments can once again contribute its inspiration to new conceptions.

Gunter's book makes a significant contribution to the resurgence of scholarship on Jacob Arminius. No longer having to rely on an archaic translation of a translation, English readers are now one step closer to the historical Arminius with this definitive translation of and commentary on his most important treatise.

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