Jean-Baptiste Massillon Knihy

Jean-Baptiste Massillon was one of the most eloquent and influential preachers of 18th-century France, known for his fiery sermons and his uncompromising attacks on social injustice. This volume collects some of his most famous and powerful sermons, along with a detailed biography by the philosopher Jean le Rond D'Alembert. Whether you are a student of history, theology, or literature, this book is an essential resource for understanding the intellectual and spiritual currents of the Enlightenment.

This volume collects the sermons of Jean-Baptiste Massillon, Bishop of Clermont, which were admired for their eloquence and intelligence. The collection includes a biographical sketch of Massillon by Jean le Rond d' Alembert. These timeless sermons offer profound insights into the human condition and the nature of religion.

This book offers an insightful look into the practices and beliefs of the French Catholic church in the 18th century. Pioneering preacher Jean-Baptiste Massillon shares his charges to his clergy, offering guidance on a range of pastoral and ecclesiastical topics. The book also includes two essays on the art of preaching and sermon composition, adapted for an Anglican audience by Reybaz. This book is an important historical document for scholars of church history and theology.

Sermons for Every Sunday and Festival of the Year features a collection of sermons from celebrated French bishop Jean-Baptiste Massillon that have been translated into English. The sermons cover a wide range of topics including morality, faith, and virtue.