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Sosio-politieke interpretasie van die Dordtse leerreëls / A socio-political interpretation of the Canons of Dordt

This dissertation is an attempt at a contextual interpre­
tation of the Canons of Dordt, by means of an analysis of various models of historical
reconstruction. The role of Protestant scholasticism is discussed, as well as the traditional
Reformed interpretation of the historical context of the Synod of Dordt, and the liberal and
Marxist interpretations. It is argued that the Reformed idea of theocracy provides the best model
for understanding the context of the Canons. A philosophical, sociological and historical
analysis of this idea, as it is expressed in the Belgic Confession, Article 36, renders the
conclusion that it is the self-legitimation of the church that is very problematical in this
regard. This self-legitimation is intensified in the Canons. In the historical context this
meant that the Canons provided the church and the government with a legitimation of
authoritarian rule. This legitimation served to unite various political and
economical interests in opposition to peace with Spain. / Philosophy, Practical & Systematic Theology / M. Th. (Sistematiese Teologie)

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:umkn-dsp01.int.unisa.ac.za:10500/16541
Date11 1900
CreatorsCilliers, Andries Pretorius
ContributorsVan Niekerk, Rassie
Source SetsSouth African National ETD Portal
LanguageAfrikaans
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeDissertation

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