Definitions for jansenismˈdʒæn səˌnɪz əm
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
Jan•sen•ismˈdʒæn səˌnɪz əm(n.)
the doctrinal system of Cornelis Jansen, denying free will and maintaining that human nature is corrupt and that Christ died for the elect and not for all people: condemned as heretical by the Catholic Chruch.
Category: Religion
Origin of Jansenism:
1650–60; < F jansénisme
Jan`sen•is′tic(adj.)
Jan`sen•is′ti•cal(adj.)
Princeton's WordNet
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
Wiktionary
Jansenism(Noun)
The Catholic doctrines of Cornelius Jansen and his followers, which emphasise original sin, divine grace and predestination.
Webster Dictionary
Jansenism(noun)
the doctrine of Jansen regarding free will and divine grace
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