Miel, Jan

Pascal and Theology

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ISBN 13:: 9781421434230
author:: Miel, Jan
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Johns Hopkins University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2020
Pages:: 238
Dimensions:: 22.86 x 15.24 x 1.4 centimetres
Genre:: Fiction & Literature,Literary Criticsm, European,
Condition:: New
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Pascal and Theology by Jan Miel explores the complex relationship between freedom and determinism in the thought of Blaise Pascal. This study examines the theological position that underlies much of Pascal's work, revealing a nuanced and sophisticated understanding of Christian doctrine.

The author provides a concise review of the history of the church's teachings on grace, tracing the intellectual and theological currents that shaped Pascal's thoughts on the subject. By examining his writings, including Écrits sur la grâce, Lettres provinciales, and Pensées, Miel sheds new light on Pascal's vision of grace and free will.

Through a careful analysis of Pascal's work, Miel argues that his affirmation of Jansenism was a fundamental aspect of his adult thought and that his writings anticipate certain developments in twentieth-century theology. This book offers a fresh perspective on Pascal's theological thinking and its relevance to ongoing debates about free will and determinism.

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