The Provincial Letters, by Blaise Pascal
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The Provincial Letters, by Blaise Pascal
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The Lettres provinciales (Provincial letters) are a series of eighteen letters written by French philosopher and theologian Blaise Pascal under the pseudonym Louis de Montalte. Written in the midst of the formulary controversy between the Jansenists and the Jesuits, they are a defense of the Jansenist Antoine Arnauld from Port-Royal-des-Champs, a friend of Pascal who in 1656 was condemned by the Faculté de Théologie at the Sorbonne in Paris for views that were claimed to be heretical. The First letter is dated January 23, 1656 and the Eighteenth March 24, 1657. A fragmentary Nineteenth letter is frequently included with the other eighteen.
The Provincial Letters, by Blaise Pascal- Amazon Sales Rank: #3053191 in Books
- Published on: 2015-06-17
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x .71" w x 6.00" l, .93 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 312 pages
About the Author Mathematicien ou philosophe? Theologien ou physicien? Pascal etait tout cela a la fois, ce qui en fait un des esprits les plus brillants de son temps. Figure intellectuelle majeure du XVIIe siecle, Pascal demeure aujourd hui une reference en matiere de reflexion sur Dieu, sur l infini, sur l inconnu. Ses recherches ont contribue a faire avancer les sciences dures autant que ses fameuses "Pensees" ont amene ses contemporains a s interroger sur leur rapport au spirituel.
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22 of 25 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Read; Humorous and Insightful By Dean Brown This series of letters by Blaise Pascal has it all; humor, a good guy (Pascal) and bad guys (Jesuits), and a moral.Pascal wrote these letters in defense of his Jansenist friends who were being branded as heretics by the Jesuits. At the time, the Jesuits were a powerful religious order who basically taught Christianity all over the world.In the Provincial Letters, Pascal exposes and ridicules the doctrines of the Jesuits, especially the "doctrine of probable opinions". The Jesuits (supposedly) were attempting to update the Christian doctrine to satisfy the lax morals of the modern world. In an attempt to "widen the pipe" to heaven, the Jesuits developed "modern" church doctrine (while ignoring traditional church doctrine, and the scriptures) to compensate for societies lax morals.Pascal, defender of the faith, effectively ridicules their doctrines and shows their errors.A word of caution, the letters are difficult going with respect to discussions on the finer theological points of view (how far we have fallen regarding knowledge of our faith). A good introduction will orient the reader to the conflicts and provide information regarding many of the theological discussions (the edition I used did not have an introduction; this one may). However, Pascal's writing is so humorous and engaging that I continued reading even when I was lost in the argument.I am on record (in another review) as stating that religion should be updated to reflect our modern view of the world. However, these letters point out the danger of attempting to do that. I need to reconsider that approach.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Why don't more people use irony today in theological writing? By Jeremy Myers - Writing at RedeemingGod Using high irony, detailed research, and quoations from his opponents in their own words, Blaise Pascal wrote eighteen letters in France during the Seventeenth century attacking some of the moral abuses and laxities of the Jesuit priests. While his letters were widly distributed and read, the letters were condemned by the King and by the Pope as heresy, before later, after reforms were enacted, being praised by a later king and later Pope.The style and content is very similar to Soren Kierkegaard's Attack Upon Christendom.Though irony is not often used today as a method for theological inquiry and challenge, I would love to see it implemented more, as it makes for great reading while at the same time making powerful and pointed thelogical critiques of one's opponents.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great book By Matthew GB Kindle edition fine. Very few typos. The material is repetitive occasionally but Pascal makes brilliant points and is hilarious at times. Great snapshot of France mid-17th century.
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