PASCAL (Blaise) - M. Pascal's thoughts on religion. Suivi de - Lot 332

PASCAL (Blaise) - M. Pascal's thoughts on religion. Suivi de Discours sur les pensées de M. de Pascal. Amsterdam, Chez Henri Wetstein, 1700; in-12, 59-preface-297 + table + 145 pp, bound in full contemporary calf, spine with 5 ornate bands, edges in mottled leather, average condition. Pascal's famous work in defense of Antoine Arnauld and Jansenism, which was struggling against the Jesuits at the time. The struggle resulted in Antoine Arnauld's condemnation for heresy, the banning of Port-Royal and exile for the majority of its members. This defeat, however, bears no relation to the strong influence that Port-Royal exerted in France and throughout Europe. Expert: Mr. Philippe HENRY