Cocceian

/kɑkˈiːən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to Johannes Cocceius (1603-1669), a Dutch theologian who developed a system of biblical interpretation based on covenants.

Etymology

From Johannes Cocceius (Latin-Latinized form of the Dutch name) + -ian (suffix making a proper name into an adjective); created to describe followers of his theological method.

Kelly Says

Cocceius revolutionized biblical scholarship by treating the Bible's covenant structure as a key to understanding God's plan—he essentially invented a new way to read the world's most-studied book.

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