Gisbertus Voetius

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Gisbertus Voetius

Religious Studies

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Theology

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Why Is Gisbertus Voetius Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Gisbertus Voetius was a Dutch Calvinist theologian. Life He was born at Heusden, in the Dutch Republic, studied at Leiden, and in 1611 became Protestant pastor of Vlijmen, whence in 1617 he returned to Heusden. In 1619, he played an influential part in the Synod of Dort, at which he was the youngest delegate. In 1634, Voetius was made professor of theology and Oriental science at the University of Utrecht. Three years later he became pastor of the Utrecht congregation. He was an advocate of a strong form of Calvinism against the Arminians. The city of Utrecht perpetuated his memory by giving his name to the street in which he had lived.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Gisbertus Voetius?

Gisbertus Voetius is affiliated with the following schools:

• Utrecht University
• University of Groningen
• Leiden University