The convening of the Synod of Dordt / / Donald Sinnema [and three others].

• Superior document: Acta et Documenta Synodi Nationalis Dordrechtanae (1618–1619) (ADSND)
• VerfasserIn: Sinnema, Donald W., 1947-
• TeilnehmendeR: Sinnema, Donald W., 1947-
• Place / Publishing House: Göttingen : : V&R Unipress,, [2022]; ©2022
• Year of Publication: 2022
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Series: Acta et Documenta Synodi Nationalis Dordrechtanae (1618–1619) (ADSND)
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (873 pages)
• Notes: Includes indexes.

The Synod of Dordt 1618/1619 was one of the most important church councils in the history of the Reformed tradition. International delegates from all over Europe served as important participants and played a significant role in the evaluation of Remonstrant doctrine and in the formation of the Canons of Dordt. The Synod made important pronouncements on other issues such as Sunday observance, catechism instruction and theological education. Given the continuing worldwide historical significance of the Synod's Canons and church order, the absence of a critical scholarly edition of the majority of documents of the Synod is remarkable. The Johannes a Lasco Bibliothek in Emden, a leading research center for the history and theology of Reformed Protestantism, has taken the initiative to edit the Acts and documents of the Synod of Dordt. The edition is organized as a RefoRC project, with the participation of other institutions and scholars in Europe and North-America.Vol. II/1 edits the Convening of the Synod.

Table of Contents

Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- In Memoriam Johanna Roelevink (1953-2018) -- Introduction -- Scope of Edition and Editorial Guidelines -- Abbreviations -- Part Two: Preliminaries to the Synod -- Section 1: States General Resolutions -- States General Resolutions 1617 -- States General Resolutions 1618 -- States General Resolutions 1619 -- Section 2: Invitation of Dutch Delegates -- Section 3: Invitation of British Theologians -- Section 4: Invitation of French Theologians -- Section 5: Invitation of Palatine Theologians -- Section 6: Invitation of Hesse Theologians -- Section 7: Invitation of Swiss Theologians -- Section 8: Invitation of Nassau-Wetteravian Theologians -- Section 9: Invitation of Genevan Theologians -- Section 10: Invitation of Bremen Theologians -- Section 11: Invitation of Emden Theologians -- Section 12: Invitation of Brandenburg Theologians -- Section 13: Durch Reformed Churches in England -- Section 14: Financing of the Synod -- Section 15: City of Dordrecht Documents -- Section 16: Mandate for the Synod -- Section 17: Varia -- Section 18: Printed Participant Lists and Early Prints of the Synod -- Name Index -- Bible Index -- Manuscript Index -- Subject Index -- List of Contributors -- Body.