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The provincial letters of Blaise Pascal: A new translation, with historical introduction and notes, by the Rev. Thomas M'Crie
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Creators: Blaise Pascal (1623-1662) and Thomas M'Crie (1797-1875) [Translator] "The Provincial Letters of Blaise Pascal" by Blaise Pascal is a series of eighteen polemical letters written between 1656-1657. Written under a pseudonym during a fierce theological controversy, these letters defend Pascal's friend against heresy charges while launching a witty, satirical attack on Jesuit casuistry and moral reasoning. Combining intellectual fervor with worldly polish, Pascal's humorous mockery made these letters both a literary sensation and a theological bombshell that defied even papal authority, ultimately influencing how the Church approached moral questions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 1563