Jean Gerson Quotes on God
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. This page collects quotes attributed to Jean Gerson on the topic of god, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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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:
“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.”