jacobus arminius

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Noun jacobus arminius has 1 sense

Arminius, Jacobus Arminius, Jacob Harmensen, Jakob Hermandszoon - Dutch Protestant theologian who founded Arminianism which opposed the absolute predestinarianism of John Calvin (1559-1609)
--₁ is a kind of theologian, theologist, theologizer, theologiser

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Jacobus Arminius

Description:

Jacobus Arminius was a Dutch theologian and professor of theology who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was a major figure in the Protestant Reformation and a key figure in the development of the theological system known as Arminianism.

Sense 1 - Proper Noun:

Jacobus Arminius refers to the person, a Dutch theologian who was a prominent figure during the Protestant Reformation.

Example Sentence: Jacobus Arminius's teachings challenged some of the fundamental beliefs of Calvinism.

Sense 2 - Noun:

Jacobus Arminius can also be used to refer to the theological system known as Arminianism, which is based on his teachings.

Example Sentence: Many churches today follow the principles of Jacobus Arminius and embrace Arminianism.