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Pasquier Quesnel (1634–1719) was a French Jansenist theologian and writer, best known for his Moral Reflections on the New Testament, which played a central role in Jansenist controversy and was condemned by Rome in the Unigenitus bull of 1713. For context on his life and works, consult reputable historical encyclopedias and Catholic reference works. See Britannica , Catholic Encyclopedia , and Wikipedia for summaries of his life and the Unigenitus controversy .
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Théologien français Paris 1634-Amsterdam 1719 Oratorien il fut mis à l'Index 1676 pour jansénisme Retiré aux Pays-Bas il passa après la mort d'Arnauld 1694 pour le chef des jansénistes réfugié en Hollande 1703 il se consacra à la justification d'Arnauld et à celle de son principal ouvrage les Réflexions morales qui fut deux fois condamné par Rome 1708 1713
www.larousse.frQuesnel, PASQUIER (PASCHASE), b. in Paris, July 14, 1634; d. at Amsterdam, December 2, 1719. Descended from an ancient noble family he completed at the Sorbonne...
www.catholic.comPasquier Quesnel was a controversial French theologian who led the Jansenists (followers of Bishop Cornelius Jansen’s heretical doctrines on predestination, free will, and grace) through the persecution by King Louis XIV of France until they were papally condemned. Quesnel joined the French Oratory
www.britannica.comAuthor of The Gospels, Pasquier Quesnel devant la Congrégation de l'Index, Devotional Commentary On The Gospel According To St. Matthew, The Gospels V1, Histoire abregée de la vie et des ouvrages de Mr Arnauld, Histoire abregée de la vie et des ouvrages de Mr Arnauld, The Gospels, Explication apologetique des sentimens du Pere Quesnel, dans ses reflexions sur le Nouveau Testament
openlibrary.orgFrench writer (1634-1719)
www.newadvent.orgPasquier Quesnel (päskyā´ kĕnĕl´), 1634–1719, French Jansenist writer. He entered the Congregation of the Oratory in 1657 and was made director of the seminary at Paris in 1662. His edition of the works of Pope Leo I was placed on the Index (1676) for its Gallicanism, and Quesnel left his congregation. Source for information on Quesnel, Pasquier: The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. dictionary.
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