Jacobus Arminius

Philosopher, Author

1560 – 1609

 Credit ยป
82

Who was Jacobus Arminius?

Jacobus Arminius, the Latinized name of the Dutch theologian Jakob Hermanszoon from the Protestant Reformation period, served from 1603 as professor in theology at the University of Leiden. He wrote many books and treatises on theology, and his views became the basis of Arminianism and the Dutch Remonstrant movement.

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.

We need you!

Help us build the largest biographies collection on the web!

Born
Oct 10, 1560
Oudewater
Also known as
  • James Arminius
Nationality
  • Netherlands
Profession
Education
  • Leiden University
Employment
  • Professor of Divinity, Leiden University
Died
Oct 19, 1609
Leiden

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

Citation

Use the citation below to add to a bibliography:

Style:MLAChicagoAPA

"Jacobus Arminius." Biographies.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 28 Mar. 2024. <https://www.biographies.net/people/en/jacobus_arminius>.

Discuss this Jacobus Arminius biography with the community:

0 Comments

    Browse Biographies.net