Dutch Reformed and the Puritans

[Notthemama1984]

Later Dutch Reformers would revisit biblical theology and influence the Puritans, who took up the discussion again through key thinkers such as Jonathan Edwards.

Gibson, Scott M.; Kim eds., Matthew D.. Homiletics and Hermeneutics (p. 2). Baker Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.

Came across this quote and it is the first I have heard of it. Did the Dutch really have an influence on the Puritans?

 

[Contra_Mundum]

The 16th & 17th centuries saw quite a bit of cross-fertilization between the British Isles and the continent, within the Protestant tradition and especially the nearest land-connection to England-Scotland which was the Netherlands. The presence of English delegates to Dort (1618-19) is evidence enough there was theological engagement, and all scholars wrote in Latin to facilitate discussion internationally. The Pilgrim sect first emigrated to Holland in 1607/8, before going to the New World in 1620. Other more conventional Puritans came to America to establish a colony in 1630. William Ames 1576-1633 was an English Puritan, who lived and taught in the Netherlands. His Marrow of Theology (in Latin) was an influential seminary-level pedagogical text, which I think had influence on a young Jonathan Edwards. Ames nearly came to New England, but died before any fruition of the idea.

The native Dutchman who comes immediately to mind, with works being translated into English by the 18th century, is Herman Witsius, 1636-1708. Covenant Theology is a practical expression of biblical theology. Hope this blurb is helpful.

 

[Notthemama1984]

That is very helpful. Thank you