Pataki Tóth István (1640/1641–1693. január 2.)
István Pataki Tóth (1640/1641– 2 January 1693)
Addenda to His Curriculum Vitae and Theological Position
Author(s): Dénes DienesSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History of Church(es), Theology and Religion, Systematic Theology
Published by: Erdélyi Református Egyházkerület
Keywords: Pataki Tóth István (1640-1693);Reformed orthodoxy;Coccejanism;Transylvanian theology;eschatology
Summary/Abstract: István Pataki Tóth was an outstanding teacher of the Kolozsvár College in the second half of the 17th century. His family came from Sárospatak, although he was born probably in Transylvania. During his student years in Sárospatak College, he was a member of a group coming from noble families. As a recognition of his talents, he was commissioned to be a tutor for younger students. After graduation he continued his studies in the Netherlands. Although being an adept of Reformed orthodoxy, he also was a moderate follower of Johannes Coccejus. Based on his one surviving university disputations about the return of Christ we may conclude, that he did not agree withCoccejus’ special opinion concerning eschatology. Reformed orthodoxy seemed to dominate the second half of the 17th century in Transylvania, yet not without becoming influenced by new trends (Puritanism, Cartesianism, Coccejanism).
Journal: Református Szemle
- Issue Year: 106/2013
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 63-72
- Page Count: 10
- Language: Hungarian