Reformed Orthodoxy And Philosophy, 16251750: Gisbertus Voetius, Petrus Van Mastricht, And Anthonius Driessen (brill's Series In Church History)
by Aza Goudriaan /
2006 / English / PDF
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This book examines the thinking of several Reformed theologians on
theological issues that are, historically or by content, related to
philosophy. Three Dutch authors from successive generations are
considered in particular: Gisbertus Voetius (1589-1676), Petrus van
Mastricht (1630-1706), and Anthonius Driessen (1684-1748). A
diversity of issues in Christian doctrine is discussed. These
include the relationship between theology and philosophy, creation,
Divine providence, the human being, and Divine and natural law. By
reconstructing the views of these three theologians, this book
highlights similarities and differences within Reformed orthodoxy,
both in doctrine and in relation to philosophy. The changes that
thus become visible also suggest that biblical Christianity
outlives the philosophical apparatus by whose assistence it is
explained.
This book examines the thinking of several Reformed theologians on
theological issues that are, historically or by content, related to
philosophy. Three Dutch authors from successive generations are
considered in particular: Gisbertus Voetius (1589-1676), Petrus van
Mastricht (1630-1706), and Anthonius Driessen (1684-1748). A
diversity of issues in Christian doctrine is discussed. These
include the relationship between theology and philosophy, creation,
Divine providence, the human being, and Divine and natural law. By
reconstructing the views of these three theologians, this book
highlights similarities and differences within Reformed orthodoxy,
both in doctrine and in relation to philosophy. The changes that
thus become visible also suggest that biblical Christianity
outlives the philosophical apparatus by whose assistence it is
explained.
