In what ways did early Jansenists believe that their doctrine of salvation differed from that of Calvinism?
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The soteriology of [Jansenism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jansenism) appears to bear some resemblance to that of Calvinism, as both emphasize doctrines like original sin, predestination, and irresistible grace. The two movements also share a common influence in Augustine, who was often quoted by their members.
Another similarity is that both groups were ultimately regarded as heretical by Catholicism – the pope condemned Jansenism in 1653, despite claims by Jansenists that their views were *not* the same as those of Calvinists.
Therein lies my question: In the years leading up to their condemnation, how did Jansenists argue that their views on soteriology, particularly original sin, predestination, and irresistible grace, were different from those of Calvinists?
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Sep 27, 2016, 06:40 AM
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