“The freedom of conscience”: Senator FS Malan and the Johannes du Plessis heresy case, 1928-1932

Authors

  • FA Mouton

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17570/ngtt.2009.v50n3.a11

Keywords:

Dutch Reformed Church, FS Malan, Heresy, Johannes Du Plessis, Seminary

Abstract

This article will explain why Senator FS Malan, a prominent politician, became Professor Johannes du Plessis’s defender during the heresy case of 1928-1932 by focusing on his progressive theological views, his relationship with Du Plessis, as well as the tactics he used in his attempt to defend the principle of freedom of conscience in the Dutch Reformed Church. In the process the reasons why Malan’s brother Danie became the leading fundamentalist prosecutor in the case, will be addressed.

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Published

2009-12-31

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Articles | Artikels