Jacob Alting
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Jacob Alting was a Dutch philologist and theologian. He was professor at the University of Groningen
: in 1643 in oriental languages and in 1667 in theology. His publications were overseen in 1687 by Balthasar Bekker
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His father Hendrik Alting was a professor in Heidelberg. The 1618/1619 Synod of Dort
forced the family to move to Leiden in 1622 and to Groningen in 1627.
University of Groningen
The University of Groningen , located in the city of Groningen, was founded in 1614. It is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands as well as one of its largest. Since its inception more than 100,000 students have graduated...
: in 1643 in oriental languages and in 1667 in theology. His publications were overseen in 1687 by Balthasar Bekker
Balthasar Bekker
Balthasar Bekker was a Dutch minister and author of philosophical and theological works. Opposing superstition, he was a key figure in the end of the witchcraft persecutions in early modern Europe.-Life:...
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His father Hendrik Alting was a professor in Heidelberg. The 1618/1619 Synod of Dort
Synod of Dort
The Synod of Dort was a National Synod held in Dordrecht in 1618-1619, by the Dutch Reformed Church, to settle a divisive controversy initiated by the rise of Arminianism. The first meeting was on November 13, 1618, and the final meeting, the 154th, was on May 9, 1619...
forced the family to move to Leiden in 1622 and to Groningen in 1627.