Herman Witsius: Still relevant (1)
This article introduces Herman Witsius, a seventeenth-century Dutch Reformed theologian known for his irenic approach to theological disputes, particularly his attempt to reconcile the bitter controversy between Voetius and Cocceius over covenant theology and Old Testament applications. The editorial series promises to present Witsius's theological insights from his work on antinomianism and neonominianism, demonstrating his continuing relevance to Reformed theology.
In the next few editorials we will be quoting Herman Witsius and offering some comments on those quotes. Who was Herman Witsius? A renown Reformed, Dutch theologian of the seventeenth century (1636- 1708). He was a younger contemporary of the better- known theologians, Gijsbert Voetius and Johannes Cocceius -- that is, better known to us. In his day, Witsius was as well known and respected as either of those men for his piety and biblical learning. In fact, what added to his reputation was...
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