The French Oratorians: I. Richard Simon

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In this groundbreaking work, Gustave Masson examines the history of the French Oratorians, a religious order that played a significant role in French Catholicism during the 17th and 18th centuries. The focus in this volume is on Richard Simon, one of the most influential members of the order. Simon was a gifted scholar who made major contributions to fields such as biblical criticism and linguistics. A must-read for those interested in religious history.