Jacques-Benigne Bossuet Books

Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet was a French bishop and theologian, celebrated for his sermons and orations. He is recognized as one of history's most brilliant orators and a master of French prose. Serving as the court preacher to Louis XIV, Bossuet was a fervent proponent of political absolutism and the divine right of kings, positing that governance was divinely ordained. His most enduring works include three notable funeral orations delivered for prominent figures of his era.