《阿米念主义考察》卢瑟福,撒母耳 Rutherford, Samuel Examination of Arminianism

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This text was translated from the Latin version of Examination of Arminianism by Samuel Rutherford, using a machine translation based on the document available on Google Books (found here).
本文译自塞缪尔·卢瑟福所著《反驳阿民念主义》之拉丁文版本,所采用的是基于谷歌图书所提供文献的机器翻译版本。

Monergism undertook additional revision and editing to refine the literal translation, enhancing its readability and flow while preserving the original meaning.
Monergism 又对该直译文本进行了进一步的修订与编辑,在保留原意的同时,提升了可读性与行文流畅度。

Examination of Arminianism is the most comprehensive work by Samuel Rutherford, a prominent 17th-century Scottish theologian.
《反驳阿民念主义》是十七世纪著名苏格兰神学家塞缪尔·卢瑟福最为全面的一部著作。

Originally written in Latin, this text serves as a form of systematic theology; however, despite its broad scope, the book’s primary aim is narrowly focused: to refute the theological errors of Arminianism.
本书原以拉丁文写成,体裁上可视为系统神学著作;然而,尽管其涵盖范围极广,其主要目标却高度集中,即驳斥阿民念主义的神学谬误。

Rutherford believed that Arminian doctrines were fundamentally flawed across almost every area of theology.
卢瑟福认为,阿民念主义的教义在几乎所有神学领域中都存在根本性的错误。

As a result, he used this work as an opportunity to conduct a sweeping survey of the entire theological spectrum, addressing many topics in-depth that he had not explored elsewhere in his writings.
因此,他借此著作之机,对整个神学领域进行了广泛而系统的考察,深入探讨了许多他在其他著作中未曾详论的主题。

For nearly four hundred years, Examination of Arminianism remained accessible only to those proficient in Latin.
近四百年来,《反驳阿民念主义》仅对精通拉丁文的读者开放。

Now, with this new English translation, Rutherford’s rigorous arguments and insights are available to a broader audience.
如今,借着这一新的英文译本,卢瑟福严谨的论证与深刻的洞见得以向更广泛的读者群体呈现。

Throughout the book, Rutherford follows a clear and methodical approach: he first poses a theological question, then offers a direct and concise response, either affirming or denying the proposition based on scriptural evidence and theological reasoning.
全书之中,卢瑟福始终采用清晰而有条理的方法:他先提出一个神学问题,随后根据圣经证据与神学推理,直接而简明地予以肯定或否定。

This format allows readers to engage with Rutherford’s thought process and understand his firm commitment to Reformed theology.
这种体例使读者能够紧密跟随卢瑟福的思想进路,并理解他对改革宗神学坚定不移的委身。

The significance of Examination of Arminianism lies in its thorough examination and refutation of Arminianism, a theological movement that challenged core Reformed doctrines of divine grace, election, and predestination.
《反驳阿民念主义》的重要性在于其对阿民念主义这一神学运动所作的全面审视与有力驳斥,该运动曾挑战改革宗关于神圣恩典、拣选与预定的核心教义。

Rutherford systematically dismantles the “five Articles of the Remonstrants”—the foundational principles of Arminianism—by appealing to scriptural authority and the writings of early church theologians.
卢瑟福系统性地拆解了抗辩派的五条信纲,即阿民念主义的根本原则,所依据的是圣经的权威以及早期教会神学家的著作。

He not only counters the specific arguments of Arminian theologians but also addresses the philosophical assumptions underlying their positions, particularly concerning free will and human agency.
他不仅反驳了阿民念派神学家的具体论证,也揭示并回应了其立场背后的哲学前设,尤其是在自由意志与人之能动性方面。

This English edition utilizes a modified literal translation philosophy to maintain the theological precision, original arguments, and formal style of Rutherford’s Latin text.
本英文版本采用经过调整的直译原则,以保持卢瑟福拉丁原文在神学精确性、原始论证及正式文体上的特质。

While closely preserving the meaning and structure of the original, the translation makes slight adjustments to enhance clarity and readability for modern readers, ensuring that Rutherford’s rigorous logic and profound insights are accessible without losing the integrity of his thought.
在紧密保留原文意义与结构的同时,本译本作出适度调整,以增强现代读者的清晰理解与阅读顺畅度,确保卢瑟福严密的逻辑与深刻的洞见得以呈现,而不损及其思想的完整性。

Examination of Arminianism is an essential work for anyone interested in Reformed theology, historical theology, or the theological controversies of the 17th century.
《反驳阿民念主义》是所有对改革宗神学、历史神学或十七世纪神学论争感兴趣之人不可或缺的著作。

It not only serves as a formidable defense of Reformed doctrine against Arminian errors but also provides a rare glimpse into Rutherford’s broader theological vision, offering insights found nowhere else in his writings.
它不仅是对阿民念主义错误的有力辩护,更提供了对卢瑟福整体神学视野的罕见洞察,呈现出其其他著作中未曾出现的思想深度。

This book is particularly valuable for students of theology, scholars, and all readers dedicated to understanding the deep roots of Reformed thought.
本书对神学学生、学者以及所有致力于理解改革宗思想深厚根基的读者而言,尤具价值。


Table of Contents
目录

Dedicatory Letter
献呈书信

To the Distinguished Servant of God, Mr. Matthias Nethenus,
致神尊贵的仆人马提亚·内瑟努斯先生

Preface to the Reader
致读者序言

Chapter 1: On the Holy Scriptures
第一章 论圣经

Chapter 2: On God
第二章 论神

Chapter 3: On Election
第三章 论拣选

Chapter 4: On Reprobation
第四章 论弃绝

Chapter 5: On the State of the First Man
第五章 论始祖之人的状态

Chapter 6: On Original Sin
第六章 论原罪

Chapter 7: On the State of Fallen Man
第七章 论堕落之人的状态

Chapter 8: On the State of Grace
第八章 论恩典的状态

Chapter 9: On Universal Redemption
第九章 论普世救赎

Chapter 10: On the Covenant of Grace
第十章 论恩典之约

Chapter 11: On the Mode of Conversion
第十一章 论归正的方式

Chapter 12: The Justification of a Sinner
第十二章 罪人的称义

Chapter 13: On the Perseverance of the Saints
第十三章 论圣徒的坚忍

Chapter 14: Concerning the Certainty of Salvation
第十四章 论救恩的确据

Chapter 15: On the Church and Its Marks
第十五章 论教会及其标志

Chapter 16: On the Ministers of the Word
第十六章 论圣言的执事

Chapter 17: On Synods
第十七章 论大会

Chapter 18: On the Sacraments and Ecclesiastical Discipline
第十八章 论圣礼与教会纪律

Chapter 19: On the Role of the Magistrate
第十九章 论执政者的职分

Chapter 20: On the Soul and the Resurrection of the Flesh
第二十章 论灵魂与肉身的复活

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