[Steven Avery]

Hi Folks,

Originally Posted by TimV

Does it bother you that King James instructed the four English delegates to the Synod of Dordt to vote with the majority?

While TimV is no longer on forum, this reference had a spot of interest.

From the point of view of the King James Bible, the very significant document at the Synod of Dort was the excellent summary of the translation. And that the English delegation included Samuel Ward, moderate Puritan, one of the translators.

http://bible.zoxt.net/pol/_336.htm (Latin)
http://bible.zoxt.net/pol/_338.htm (English)
Report on the Making of the Version of 1611 Presented to the Synod of Dort

The "majority" issue refers to instructions that the English delegation was instructed to first confer and come to a position, and then vote as a unit. A bit like most states in the Electoral College, except there is not a question of "natural-born citizen" with which to be concerned.

A brief but neat history is available at:

http://spindleworks.com/library/brj/...99_english.htm
The English Delegation to The Synod of Dordt - Mr Mark Shand

There also is a full book entitled:
The British Delegation and the Synod of Dort (1618-1619) by Anthony Milton (2005)

When it comes to the Remonstrants and the Counter-Remonstrants, the results of the Synod, the aftermath, it is very likely that YMMV (your mileage may vary).

However, Mark Shand does do a good job placing the Synod in the center of Reformation history.

Shalom,
Steven