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The Doctrine Of Prevenient Grace In The Theology Of Jacobus Arminius, Abner F. Hernandez
The Doctrine Of Prevenient Grace In The Theology Of Jacobus Arminius, Abner F. Hernandez
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Topic
This dissertation addresses the problem of the lack of agreement among interpreters of Arminius concerning the nature, sources, development, and roles of prevenient grace in Arminius’s soteriology.
Purpose
The dissertation aims to investigate, analyze, and define the probable sources, nature, development, and role of the concept of prevenient or “preceding” grace in the theology of Jacobus Arminius (1559–1609).
Sources
The dissertation relies on Arminius’s own writings, mainly the standard London Edition, translated by James Nichols and Williams Nichols. However, I also frequently consulted the original Latin edition of his works when needed to clarify some translations. Secondary sources played …