This text provides a comprehensive comparison of Calvinism and Arminianism in their principles and tendency, focused on the doctrines of general redemption as held by the members of the Church of England and by the early Dutch Arminians. The authors present a well-researched analysis of the historical and theological development of these two perspectives, drawing on a wide range of sources to provide a nuanced examination of key issues. A valuable resource for scholars and students of theology, as well as anyone interested in the history of religious thought and practice. 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.