The London Lyceum Gisbertus Voetius with Andreas Beck
Feb 14, 2024
Andreas Beck, a theologian and academic dean at the Evangelical Theological Faculty in Leuven, dives into the life and thoughts of Gisbertus Voetius, highlighting his influence on Reformed theology. They discuss Voetius's connections to medieval philosophers like Aquinas and Scotus and his views on freedom and contingency. Beck also shares his academic journey from music to theology and examines Voetius's pastoral impact and debates in 17th-century academia, positioning him as a pivotal figure in the evolution of Reformed thought.
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Beck's Scholarly Journey with Voetius
- Andreas Beck discovered Gisbertus Voetius while researching post-Reformation theology, finding little existing secondary literature.
- He pursued in-depth study of Voetius despite warnings about scholasticism, which was then underestimated in theological studies.
Voetius: Dutch John Owen
- Voetius was a key figure in 17th century Reformed theology, comparable to the English John Owen.
- He emphasized a union of scientific rigor and piety in academic life at Utrecht University.
Voetius' Jesuit and Dominican Engagements
- Voetius admired Jesuit theologian Suarez and incorporated his metaphysical ideas.
- He also critically engaged Dominican scholastic thought and Jesuit theology in his own work.
