Canons of Dordt—history: Whence the Canons of Dordt?

This historical article by Russell Dykstra explores the origins and context of the Canons of Dordt, tracing the religious and political circumstances that led to the 1618-1619 Synod of Dordrecht in the Dutch Lowlands. The piece provides biographical background on Jacob Arminius and situates the Synod within the broader narrative of Reformation struggle, persecution, and theological development in the Reformed tradition. It serves as an introductory resource for understanding the historical significance and doctrinal importance of this foundational Reformed confessional document.