G.V.D.B. LIEFHEBBER DER WAERHZ., Missive Aende Achtb. Regenten der stadt Amsterdam. inde welcke geoordeelt wort dat hare Actien en Proceduren, namelijc het aennemen der Waertgelders innemen van ’s lants Soldaten (…) niet strecken oft van noode zyn (…): Maer ter contrari om d’opgeworp

Beschrijving

Without place or printer, 1629, 4to., later hardcover binding with marbled paper and titleplate on spine, first and last page somewhat discoloured/stained, on the first page of signature C there is a name in ink that has been rubbed out, in good condition with lovely decorative initials, gothic font, [24] pp., lit: Knuttel 3955.

Interesting pamphlet connected to Arminianism and the Remonstrants. Arminianism is a movement of Protestantism initiated in the early 17th century, based on the theological ideas of the Dutch Reformed theologian Jacobus Arminius and his historic supporters known as Remonstrants. From 1618 Arminians across Holland were removed from office, imprisoned, banished, and sworn to silence. Twelve years later, Holland officially granted Arminianism protection as a religion, although animosity towards Arminians remained.

In the preface of this pamphlet the anonymous author emplores the reader to keep the secret of his identity, because of the risk of imprisonment:

‘Al is syn naem hier onbewist,

Voor die't secreet van dien ghemist:

Nochtans die d'Autheurd naem te vinden weet,

Wil [om red'nen] niet ontbinden 't secreet.’

The senitiment of this pampflet is pro Arminianism.