9781333904302 - The Provincial Letters of Pascal (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 is an edited collection of Pascal's Provincial Letters, a series of polemical letters criticizing the moral teachings of the Jesuits. The letters were written in the 17th century, during a time when the Catholic Church was engaged in a series of internal conflicts, and they offer a unique insight into the religious controversies of the period. The author argues that the Jesuits had departed from the true teachings of the Church, and that their moral teachings were lax and indulgent. He supports his argument with a wealth of evidence, drawn from the writings of Jesuit theologians and from the decisions of Jesuit confessors. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Catholicism or in the development of moral theology. It is also a fascinating read for anyone interested in the power of language and the art of persuasion. The author's writing is sharp, witty, and often laugh-out-loud funny, and his insights into human nature are as relevant today as they were in the 17th century. 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.