also: ジャンセニズム
noun
Jansenism
A Christian theological movement originating in 17th-century France, emphasizing original sin, divine grace, and predestination. Used in historical and religious contexts.
from French Jansénisme
ジャンセニスムはフランスのカトリック教会で論争を引き起こした。
Jansenism caused controversy in the French Catholic Church.
Katakana form derived from French 'Jansénisme'. This is the standard Japanese spelling.
Alternative katakana form influenced by English 'Jansenism'. Less common but still encountered.
From French 'Jansénisme', named after Cornelius Jansen (1585–1638), the Dutch theologian whose writings inspired the movement.