Questions tagged [jansenism]
The quarrel around the grace efficacious in itself and its consequences since the 17th century.
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In what ways did early Jansenists believe that their doctrine of salvation differed from that of Calvinism?
The soteriology of Jansenism appears to bear some resemblance to that of Calvinism, as both emphasize doctrines like original sin, predestination, and irresistible grace. The two movements also share ...
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Why did the Jansenists practice such harsh penances?
If the Jansenists did not deny the gratuity of grace, thinking grace cannot be earned or merited, why did they practice penances sometimes considered harsh?
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Did the Jansenists deny the gratuity of grace?
Did the Jansenists deny the gratuity of grace? That is, did they think praying more or doing more works of supererogation could always coerce God into granting them more grace, not that God grants or ...
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