Writings of Resistance Paperback / softback
by Angelique De Saint–jean A, S.j., John J. Conley
Part of the The Other Voice in Early Modern Europe: The Toronto Series series
Paperback / softback
Description
An erudite abbess of Port-Royal, Angélique de Saint-Jean Arnauld d’Andilly (1624 – 1684) resisted the demands of church and state to condemn the Jansenist theological doctrines which the convent had long upheld.
In her autobiographical Report on Captivity, Angélique de Saint-Jean recounts her personal methods of spiritual resistance as she and her fellow nuns underwent waves of persecution resulting in exile, house arrest, interdict, and excommunication.
Her voluminous theological writings present the theoretical basis for this resistance, limiting the claims of political and ecclesiastical authorities over the conscience of the individual.
In particular, she defends the right of women to refuse to surrender their convictions due to specious appeals to obedience and humility.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:190 pages
- Publisher:Arizona Center for Medieval & Renaissance Studies,
- Publication Date:15/12/2015
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- ISBN:9780866985390
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:190 pages
- Publisher:Arizona Center for Medieval & Renaissance Studies,
- Publication Date:15/12/2015
- Category:
- ISBN:9780866985390
