The theology of Dutch theologian Jacob Arminius has been misinterpreted and caricatured in both Reformed and Wesleyan circles. By revisiting Arminius's theology, the book hopes to be a constructive voice in the discourse between so-called Calvinists and Arminians.Traditionally, Arminius has been treated as a divisive figure in evangelical theology. Indeed, one might be able to describe classic evangelical theology up into the twentieth century in relation to his work: one was either an Arminian and accepted his theology or one was a Calvinist and rejected his theology. Although various other movements within evangelicalism have provided additional contour to the movement (fundamentalism, Pentecostalism, etc.), the Calvinist-Arminian 'divide' remains a significant one. What this book seeks to correct is the misinterpretation of Arminius as one whose theology provides a stark contrast to the Reformed tradition as a whole. Indeed, this book will demonstrate instead that Arminius is far more in line with Reformed orthodoxy than popularly believed and show that what emerges as Arminianism in the theology of the Remonstrants and Wesleyan movements was in fact not the theology of Arminius but a development of and sometimes departure from it. This book also brings Arminius into conversation with modern theology. To this end, it includes essays on the relationship between Arminius's theology and open theism and Neo-Reformed theology. In this way, this book fulfills the promise of the title by showing ways in which Arminius's theology--once properly understood--can serve as a resource of evangelical Wesleyans and Calvinists doing theology together today. Editors: Keith D. Stanglin, Mark G. Bilby, and Mark H. MannContributors:Jeremy Dupertuis BangsMark G. Bilby Oliver D. CrispW. Stephen Gunter John Mark HicksMark H. Mann Thomas H. McCallRichard A. Muller Keith D. StanglinE. Jerome Van Kuiken
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Abingdon Press
ISBN-10
1426796544
ISBN-13
9781426796548
eBay Product ID (ePID)
201678103
Product Key Features
Book Title
Reconsidering Arminius : Beyond the Reformed and Wesleyan Divide
Author
w. Stephen Gunter
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Christianity / Methodist, Christian Theology / Systematic, Christian Church / History
Publication Year
2014
Genre
Religion
Number of Pages
190 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.8in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
9.6 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Bx6195.R425 2014
Copyright Date
2014
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2014-011696
Illustrated
Yes
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