The Synod of Dort in Arabic: Bodleian MS Marsh 268

Bodleian MS Marsh 268 is a translation of the Heidelberg Confession, the Belgic Catechism, and a selection from the Standards of the Reformed Church. Completed in May 1619 at the conclusions of the Synod of Dort, it is the first documents about Protestant theology in Arabic, and it demonstrates that...

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Published inThe Seventeenth century Vol. 39; no. 5; pp. 719 - 730
Main Author Matar, Nabil
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Durham Routledge 02.09.2024
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
17th century
Arabic language
Arabic translation
Colonialism
Dutch language
Dutch Reformed Church
Islam
Proselytization
Protestantism
Theology
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Summary:Bodleian MS Marsh 268 is a translation of the Heidelberg Confession, the Belgic Catechism, and a selection from the Standards of the Reformed Church. Completed in May 1619 at the conclusions of the Synod of Dort, it is the first documents about Protestant theology in Arabic, and it demonstrates that the Synod was preparing for proselytization in Arabic-speaking regions of Dutch commercial and colonial expansion.
ISSN:0268-117X
2050-4616
DOI:10.1080/0268117X.2024.2392717