JANSENISM

Jansenism

(noun) the Roman Catholic doctrine of Cornelis Jansen and his disciples; salvation is limited to those who are subject to supernatural determinism and the rest are assigned to perdition

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Jan"sen*ism, n. Etym: [F. Jansénisme.] (Eccl. Hist.)

Definition: The doctrine of Jansen regarding free will and divine grace.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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