Memoires Touchant La Vie De Monsieur De S. Cyran... [French]

By Claude Lancelot

Book Overview

M moires touchant la vie de Monsieur de S. Cyran... offers a detailed account of the life of Jean Duvergier de Hauranne, the Abb de Saint-Cyran, a central figure in the 17th-century Jansenist movement in France. Written by Claude Lancelot, a grammarian and Jansenist himself, the memoirs provide invaluable insights into Saint-Cyran's spiritual development, his theological beliefs, and his influence on the religious and intellectual landscape of his time.

The book explores Saint-Cyran's relationships with key figures such as Cornelius Jansen and the nuns of Port-Royal. It sheds light on the controversies surrounding Jansenism and the challenges faced by its adherents within the Catholic Church. Lancelot's biography remains a crucial resource for understanding the complexities of religious and political life in 17th-century France, making "Memoires touchant la vie de Monsieur de S. Cyran..." an important work for scholars and anyone interested in religious history and biography.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: French
• ISBN: 1271298333
• ISBN13: 9781271298334
• Release Date: November 2011
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 586 Pages
• Weight: 1.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"