Jacob Arminius
Subtitle: the man from oudewater
By: Rustine E. Brian
Series: Cascade Companions -- 17; Cascade companions -- 17.
Publisher: Cascade Books
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Eugene, Oregon
Language: eng
Number of pages: 113
ISBN-13: 9781498219761; 9780567620606; 9780567290250
Subjects: Arminianism
Description: Jacob Arminius was a Dutch theologian whose views have become the basis of Arminianism and the Dutch Remonstrant movement, and which are quite influential on Wesleyan, and therefore Methodist, theology as well. Arminius attempted to reform Reformed theology and ended up lending his name to a movement that resisted some of the primary tenets of Calvinism. Rustin E. Brian outlines the life and theology of Arminius, shedding fresh light on his life, theology, and writings. In hopes of better understanding Arminian theology and Arminianism, Brian concludes with a constructive comparison and contrast of Arminius and several prominent theological figures: Pelagius, John Wesley, and Karl Barth. (Back cover).
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 111-113).
Table of contents: title: Part 1: Who was Arminius? 1. Introduction: The man behind the adjective; title: 2. Arminius's early life; title: 3. Arminius's pastoral career; title: 4. Arminius's academic career; title: Part 2: Arminius's theology. 5. Interpretation of Scripture; title: 6. Christology and trinity; title: 7. Grace, predestination, and election; title: Part 3: Arminian theology today. 8. Arminius [does not equal] Pelagius; title: 9. John Wesley, the faithful Arminian; title: 10. Arminius and Karl Barth; title: 11. Conclusion: What does it mean to be an "Arminian" today?