Conrad Vorstius
Dutch theologian (1569–1622) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Conrad Vorstius (German: Konrad von der Vorst; Latin: Conradus Vorstius; 19 July 1569 – 29 September 1622) was a German-Dutch heterodox Remonstrant theologian, and successor to Jacobus Arminius in the theology chair at Leiden University.[1][2] His appointment, and the controversy surrounding it, became an international matter in the political and religious affairs of the United Provinces during the Twelve Years' Truce, supplying a pretext for the irregular intervention of King James I of England in those affairs.[3][4] Vorstius published theological views which were taken to show sympathy with the Socinians, and was declared a heretic at the Synod of Dort in 1619.[5][6][7]
Conrad Vorstius | |
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Born | 19 July 1569 (1569-07-19) |
Died | 29 September 1622 (1622-09-30) (aged 53) |
Other names | Konrad von der Vorst, Conradus Vorstius |
Alma mater | University of Heidelberg |
Scientific career | |
Institutions | Leiden University |
Academic advisors | Johannes Piscator |
Doctoral students | Franciscus Sylvius |