Synod of Dort

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Also Known As	Synod of Dordrecht
Date	November 13, 1618 - May 19, 1619
Location	Dordrecht • Netherlands
Participants	Netherlands Reformed Church

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Remonstrant doctrine and dogma Calvinism grace Arminianism predestination original sin