Jansenism

Jansenism

A branch of Catholic thought that emphasised original sin, human depravity, the necessity of divine grace, and predestination. Named after Cornelius Otto Jansen.

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jansenism

Philosophy; General philosophy

A branch of Catholic thought that emphasized original sin, human depravity, the necessity of divine grace, and predestination. Named after Cornelius Otto Jansen.

jansenism

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The doctrine of Jansen regarding free will and divine grace.

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