Jean Gerson Quotes
Jean Charlier de Gerson was a French theologian, mystic, and chancellor of the University of Paris and one of the leading figures of the late medieval conciliar movement. He played a central role at the Council of Constance, which ended the Western Schism and condemned the doctrines of Hus and Wycliffe. The quotes below are attributed to Jean Gerson, organized by topic.
Jean Gerson on God
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Attributed to Jean Gerson:
“Mystical theology is the science of love.”
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Attributed to Jean Gerson:
“True devotion seeks not its own consolation but the glory of God.”
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Attributed to Jean Gerson:
“Mystical theology is open to the simple as well as to the learned.”
Jean Gerson on Politics
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Attributed to Jean Gerson:
“The good of the Church is greater than the will of any pope.”
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Attributed to Jean Gerson:
“A council, not the pope alone, is the supreme authority of the Church.”