ArminiusвЂ™s controversial views of divine omniscience and predestination are explored, as are his doctrines of original sin, freedom of the will, grace, justification, sanctification, perseverance, and assurance. Unpacking his doctrines of God and creation, the book shows not only that he is committed to a вЂњclassically theisticвЂќ understanding of the nature and attributes of God, but also that he sees this very theology-and particularly the doctrines of divine wisdom, justice, goodness, simplicity, and glory-as vitally important for understanding divine action in creation, providence, and predestination. Working to understand Arminius both as a Protestant scholastic and pastoral theologian, the book situates his theology within his intellectual context. This book seeks to provide a reliable account of this theology. The impact of вЂњArminianismвЂќ upon Protestantism is undeniable, yet the theology of Jacob Arminius is not broadly known or well understood. Arminius's influence held an allied coalition of Germanic tribes together in opposition to the Romans but after defeats by. Unpacking his doctrines of God and creation, the book shows not only that he is committed to a вЂњclassically theisticвЂќ understanding of the nature and attributes of God, but also that he sees this very theology-and particularly the doctrines of di. Arminius (18/17 BC AD 21), also known as Armin or Hermann (Arminius being a Latinization, similar to Brennus), was a chieftain of the Germanic Cherusci who defeated a Roman army in the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest.