![]() ![]() ![]() Financial aid for Arminius from Amsterdam continued for the whole time of his study in Switzerland. Grynaeus’ letter reflects much more personal familiarity with Arminius than does Beza’s. They present strong testimonies to Arminius’ brilliance, piety, and learning in 1583 and, perhaps, 1585. The letters of recommendation from Grynaeus and Beza were clearly intended to elicit continued financial support from the church of Amsterdam for Arminius’ theological studies. Is he stubborn and arrogant? Does he obstinately defend his own personal opinions? Is he making proper use of his education? The burgomasters were evidently nervous about the earlier episode of Arminius’ defense of Ramus.” 1 Apparently, word had gotten back to Amsterdam about the problematic behavior of Arminius in Geneva, which is not surprising, since between 15 some 190 Dutch students studied in Geneva. On August 19, 1585, city leaders in Amsterdam wrote to Beza, presumably pondering further financial support for Arminius, with several questions that Bangs summarizes: “They wanted to know about his personal development. Robert Godfrey examines Jacob Arminius and the Calvinists who opposed his teaching. In this excerpt from Saving the Reformation, Dr. ![]()
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