The Synod of Dordt (1): Relevant dates
This article provides a chronological overview of key dates and events leading up to and during the Synod of Dordt (1618-1619), including the Arminian controversy, the Five Points of debate, and the adoption of the Canons of Dordt. It serves as a helpful historical reference for understanding the context and timeline of this pivotal Reformed ecclesiastical assembly that established orthodox doctrine on predestination and grace.
The Synod of Dordt met from November 1618 to May 1619. To commemorate the Synod's 400th anniversary, the editorial staff asked me to write twelve short articles on various aspects of the history of the Synod of Dordt. This first article lists relevant dates. - 1604: Two professors at Leiden, Jacobus Arminius and Franciscus Gomarus, publicly debate the doctrine of predestination. - 1607: Church delegates gather for a national synod to settle the issue. The national government refuses to call...
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