9780366086320 - Pascal's Briefe an Einen Freund in der Provinz (Classic Reprint) de Pascal, Blaise (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book sets the scene of the religious controversies and struggles in Europe during the 16th, 17th, and into the 18th centuries. The author takes a closer look at the Jesuit order, founded by Ignatius of Loyola, and their influence on the Catholic Reformation and Counter-Reformation. Focusing on a series of letters published in 1656-57 titled 'Provincial Letters' by a pseudonymous author, the book delves into the broader intellectual climate of the time. The Provincial Letters sparked off a virulent controversy in the context of the struggle between the Jesuits and the Jansenists. The author exposes the moral laxity of the Jesuits, their casuistry, their blending of religion and politics, and their attacks on their opponents. This book is important for its insights into the rise and practices of the Jesuits and their significance during the 16th and 17th centuries. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.