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Uniform Title: Les provinciales. English
Title: The provincial letters of Blaise Pascal : A new translation, with historical introduction and notes, by the Rev. Thomas M'Crie
Original Publication: United States: Robert Carter & Brothers, 1856.
Note: Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Charlene Taylor, Daniel Lowe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Provincial Letters" by Blaise Pascal is a collection of philosophical and theological essays composed in the 17th century. The letters critique the moral teachings of the Jesuit order, engaging in a discourse regarding the nature of grace, free will, and virtue. The work highlights the disputes within the Roman Catholic Church, particularly between the Jansenists and the Jesuits, and delves into the implications of the conflicting doctrines on personal integrity and societal ethics. The opening of "The Provincial Letters" sets the stage for a rich intellectual battle, beginning with Pascal's bold assertion that his letters may be condemned by Rome, but he maintains that the truths he presents are eternal. Pascal hints at the controversies brewing within the Sorbonne while addressing the contentious relationship between the Jesuits and their critics. He introduces characters like Arnauld and other Jansenists who stand against the dominant Jesuitical views that he believes dilute Christian morality. These letters are infused with upon witty critiques and serious reflection, positioning Pascal's voice at a pivotal moment in the religious landscape of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Pascal, Blaise, 1623-1662
Translator: M'Crie, Thomas, 1797-1875
EBook No.: 73959
Published: Jul 1, 2024
Downloads: 180
Language: English
Subject: Jansenists -- France -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Port-Royal des Champs (Abbey) -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Jesuits -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Les provinciales. English
Title: The provincial letters of Blaise Pascal : A new translation, with historical introduction and notes, by the Rev. Thomas M'Crie
Original Publication: United States: Robert Carter & Brothers, 1856.
Note: Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Charlene Taylor, Daniel Lowe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Provincial Letters" by Blaise Pascal is a collection of philosophical and theological essays composed in the 17th century. The letters critique the moral teachings of the Jesuit order, engaging in a discourse regarding the nature of grace, free will, and virtue. The work highlights the disputes within the Roman Catholic Church, particularly between the Jansenists and the Jesuits, and delves into the implications of the conflicting doctrines on personal integrity and societal ethics. The opening of "The Provincial Letters" sets the stage for a rich intellectual battle, beginning with Pascal's bold assertion that his letters may be condemned by Rome, but he maintains that the truths he presents are eternal. Pascal hints at the controversies brewing within the Sorbonne while addressing the contentious relationship between the Jesuits and their critics. He introduces characters like Arnauld and other Jansenists who stand against the dominant Jesuitical views that he believes dilute Christian morality. These letters are infused with upon witty critiques and serious reflection, positioning Pascal's voice at a pivotal moment in the religious landscape of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Pascal, Blaise, 1623-1662
Translator: M'Crie, Thomas, 1797-1875
EBook No.: 73959
Published: Jul 1, 2024
Downloads: 180
Language: English
Subject: Jansenists -- France -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Port-Royal des Champs (Abbey) -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Jesuits -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.