Jansenism, and the theology of Cornelius Jansen, powerfully infused French political life from the mid-17th century to the revolution 150 years later. It influenced the Enlightenment, the development of French constitutional thinking, the destruction of the Jesuits, and the modernization of the Catholic Church. This book explains why Jansenism was so important, recreates the religious and intellectual world which fostered it, and examines the critical issues which led to the French Revolution.
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"The intended audience for this book will find it the best short summary in English. Those who wish to explore the topic further can make use of Doyle's excellent annotated bibliography..." --History: Reviews of New Books
"This is a book that can be recommended highly as an enormously helpful introduction to Jansenism."--H-Net Reviews, Richard LeBrun
"This is a book that can be recommended highly as an enormously helpful introduction to Jansenism."--H-Net Reviews, Richard LeBrun
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This is an excellent short but detailed introduction to Jansenism. In only 90 pages of narrative Doyle deals with the various manifestations of Jansenism in Europe, not merely France and the Low Countries, with many gems of detail not easily found elsewhere, such as biographical data on French Appellant Bishops. First class and highly recommended, and an encouragement to further research.
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William Doyle's book is a tremendously insightful, succinct introduction to the historical development, central figures, and theological import of Jansenism.
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