Book digitized by Google from the library of the University of California and uploaded to the Internet Archive by user tpb. Includes bibliographical references The rise of the reformed churches in the Netherlands, by P. Y. De Jong.--The background of the Arminian controversy (1586-1618), by L. Praamsma.--Leading figures at the Synod of Dort, by S. Kistemaker.--The doctrinal deliverances of Dort, by F. H. Klooster.--The Synod and Bible translation, by M. H. Woudstra.--Preaching and the Synod of Dort, by P. Y. De Jong.--The significance of the canons for pastoral work, by E. H. Palmer.--Calvin, Dort, and Westminister-a comparative study, by J. Murray.--Recent reformed criticisms of the canons, by K. Runia.--The significance of Dort for today, by C. Van Til.--Appendices (p. 197-262):--A. Chronological table.--B. Biographical notes.--C. The remonstrance of 1610.--D. The counter remonstrance of 1611.--E. Political commissioners assigned by the States-General.--F. Delegates to the Synod of Dort.--G. Remonstrants cited to appear at Synod.--H. The opinions of the remonstrants.--I. The canons of Dort