This book offers an account of the life and works of Simon Episcopius, a Dutch theologian and one of the leaders of the Remonstrant movement in the early 17th century. The author provides a detailed analysis of Episcopius' religious and philosophical views and his role in the Synod of Dort, a key event in the history of Dutch Protestantism. The book sheds light on the religious and political tensions in the Netherlands during this period. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.