Jacobus Arminius
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This article is about the Dutch theologian. For other uses, see Arminius (disambiguation).
Jacobus Arminius (/ɑːrˈmɪniəs/; Dutch: Jakob Hermanszoon[lower-alpha 1] ; 10 October 1560 – 19 October 1609) was a Dutch Reformed minister and theologian during the Protestant Reformation period whose views became the basis of Arminianism and the Dutch Remonstrant movement. He served from 1603 as professor in theology at the University of Leiden and wrote many books and treatises on theology.
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Jacobus Arminius | |
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Jakob Hermanszoon | |
Born | 10 October 1560 |
Died | 19 October 1609(1609-10-19) (aged 49) |
Nationality | Dutch |
Education | Leiden University |
Occupation(s) | Pastor, theologian |
Spouse | Lijsbet Reael |
Theological work | |
Era | Reformation |
Tradition or movement | Arminianism |
Main interests | Soteriology |
Notable ideas | Prevenient grace, conditional preservation of the saints |
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Following his death, his challenge to the Reformed standard, the Belgic Confession, provoked ample discussion at the Synod of Dort, which crafted the five points of Calvinism in response to Arminius's teaching.