Cocceianism

/kɑkˈiːənɪzəm/ noun

Definition

The theological system of Johannes Cocceius, which interprets Scripture through the lens of divine covenants across history.

Etymology

From Cocceian + -ism (suffix creating an abstract noun for a doctrine or system); coined to name the theological movement inspired by Cocceius.

Kelly Says

Cocceianism had a huge influence on later theology, including the Puritans and the Westminster Confession—a Dutch theologian's ideas about covenants shaped how millions of English-speaking Protestants understood Christianity.

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