The Canons of Dort, also known as the Five Articles Against the Remonstrants, is a confession of faith that was written in 1618-1619 by the Synod of Dort. It is one of the most important documents in the Reformed tradition and is used to this day to articulate the Reformed belief in the doctrines of grace. In this webpage, we will explore the history and significance of The Canons of Dort and how they have influenced the Reformed Church.
Background:
The Synod of Dort was convened in the Netherlands in response to a controversy within the Dutch Reformed Church over the teachings of Jacobus Arminius and his followers, known as the Remonstrants. The Remonstrants challenged the traditional Reformed belief in the doctrines of grace, particularly the doctrine of predestination. The Synod of Dort was called to resolve this controversy and to provide a clear statement of faith for the Reformed Church.
Summary:
The Canons of Dort are divided into five chapters, or “articles,” that address the key issues in the controversy between the Reformed Church and the Remonstrants. These articles cover the following topics: divine election and reprobation, the death of Christ and human redemption, the corruption of human nature and the free will of man, the perseverance of the saints, and the assurance of faith.
Key Points:
The Canons of Dort were written in 1618-1619 by the Synod of Dort in response to a controversy within the Dutch Reformed Church.
The document is divided into five chapters, or “articles,” that address the key issues in the controversy between the Reformed Church and the Remonstrants.
The Canons of Dort affirm the traditional Reformed belief in the doctrines of grace, particularly the doctrine of predestination.
The document emphasizes the sovereignty of God in salvation and the total depravity of human nature.
The Canons of Dort have been a key part of the Reformed tradition ever since and continue to be used to articulate the Reformed belief in the doctrines of grace.
Conclusion:
The Canons of Dort are an important document in the history of the Reformed Church. They were written to resolve a controversy over the doctrines of grace and provide a clear statement of faith for the Reformed Church. The document emphasizes the sovereignty of God in salvation and the total depravity of human nature. The Canons of Dort have been a key part of the Reformed tradition ever since and continue to be used to articulate the Reformed belief in the doctrines of grace. They remind us of the importance of God’s grace in our salvation and the need for a humble and faithful response to that grace.
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This is a significant and fascinating piece of 18th-century ecclesiastical history: The Lives of John Wicliff; and of the most Eminent of his disciples; Lord Cobham, John Huss, Jerome of Prague, and Zisca, written by William Gilpin, M.A., and printed in London in 1765. This work is a detailed biography of the great English theologian and reformer, John Wycliffe (often spelled Wicliff), and the central figures who carried on his religious and political legacy, often paying the ultimate price.
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This 1595 Geneva Bible, printed by the deputies of Christopher Barker, is a quarto edition of the Geneva Bible, an important and influential version of the scriptures for late 16th-century Protestants. This 1595 version is a significant historical artifact that provides insight into the era’s religious, cultural, and publishing landscape.
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This 1654 pocket Bible imprinted by Evan Tyler, for a Society of Stationers, with brass clasps and red ruling, is highly significant. The red ruling, in particular, points to the book’s high-quality and premium nature, underscoring the owner’s status and the personal value they placed on this object of daily devotion.
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[THE HOLY BIBLE] Cambridge: John Field, 1659. Folio, 17.25″ x 11.25″. Wanting the engraved general title and coat of arms, and blank y4, else collates complete (see ESTC R36589.) Bound in full period marbled calf.
RED RULED – For a small percentage of Bibles, the borders and important parts of the text would be marked using a straightedge and red ink. Each page would be outlined by a scribe after printing, which was a very detail oriented and time-consuming practice. Red-ruling makes the text stand out, easier to read, and was a practice used by the very wealthy of the time.
The 1659 Field Bible, issued in celebration of the Restoration of Charles II, is a significant historical artifact. Although it is missing the engraved general title and coat of arms, as well as blank y4, it is otherwise complete and intact. This particular edition was published by John Field in Cambridge, 1659.
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1839 Presbyterian Church Case by Samuel Miller, Jr
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1839 Presbyterian Church Case by Samuel Miller, Jr
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, At the suggestion of James Todd and others, vs. Ashbel Green and others. Philadelphia: William S. Martien, 1839. First Edition.
Leather, approx. 9 1/4 x 6 inches.
Inscription on inside cover. 596 pp., foxing, binding tight. Good condition.
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