Tassin, René Prosper, 1697-1777

Jansenism was a branch of Catholic thought that emphasized original sin, human depravity, the necessity of divine grace, and predestination. Originating in the writings of the Dutch theologian Cornelius Otto Jansen, Jansenism formed a distinct movement within the Roman Catholic Church from the 16th to 18th centuries, but was condemned by the Roman Catholic Church as heretical.

From the description of Memoire : La veritable etat de l'Eglise de France : manuscript, 1756. (Princeton University Library). WorldCat record id: 181770264