D E D I C A T I O N

To the Right Reverend, Highly Learned,

and Pious Sir

CAMPEGIUS VITRINGA.

Professor of Holy Theology and of Ecclesiastical

History at the Frisian Academy in

Franeker.

Right Reverend Sir and Father and Brother in

Christ Jesus.

An ornate decorative initial 'W' features interlaced botanical motifs and foliage. When I remember that I have occupied myself for nearly thirty years with the writing and publishing of books on various theological subjects, it occurs to myself with some surprise (and it is no wonder if it should rightly appear so to others) that I, until now, have never given myself the honor of dedicating any work to Your Reverence’s honored name.