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Gisbertus Voetius
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Gisbertus Voetius by Nicolaes Maes, 1670s
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Gijs Voet
3 March 1589 |
| Died | 1 November 1676 (aged 87) Catherijnekerk, Dutch Republic
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| Nationality | Dutch |
| Education | Leiden University |
| Occupation | Theologian · Author · Professor |
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Notable work
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Politica Ecclesiastica (4 vol., 1663–76), Diatriba de Theologia (1668) |
| Spouse(s) | Deliana van Diest |
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| Tradition or movement | Dutch Reformed, Nadere Reformatie |
Gisbertus Voetius (whose Dutch name was Gijsbert Voet) was a very important Dutch Calvinist theologian. He was born on March 3, 1589, and passed away on November 1, 1676. He is known for his strong beliefs and his teaching at the University of Utrecht.
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Life and Work
Early Life and Education
Gisbertus Voetius was born in a town called Heusden in the Dutch Republic. He went to Leiden University to study. After finishing his studies, in 1611, he became a Protestant pastor in Vlijmen. A few years later, in 1617, he returned to his hometown of Heusden to serve as a pastor there.
Role at the Synod of Dort
In 1619, Voetius played a key role in a very important meeting called the Synod of Dort. This meeting was about settling disagreements within the Dutch Reformed Church. Even though he was the youngest person there, his ideas were very influential.
Professor and Theologian
In 1634, Voetius became a professor at the University of Utrecht. He taught theology, which is the study of religious faith, and also Oriental studies, which means languages and cultures from the East. Three years later, he also became a pastor for the church in Utrecht.
Voetius was a strong supporter of a certain type of Calvinism called Gomarism. This was a strict form of Calvinism. He often debated against another group called the Arminians, who had different ideas about faith and God's plan. The city of Utrecht remembered him by naming a street after him, where he used to live.
See also
- In Spanish: Gisbertus Voetius para niños
