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.
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