Bossuet had a great influence on the theologians who came after him. Those who opposed the Protestant view saw him as an infallible source in defending their ideas.
(1627-1704) French theologian. The most influential clergyman of the period wanted to protect the French church against the authority of the pope. He was born in Dijon. It happened in Paris. When he was eight years old, he stayed with his uncle because his father, who was a lawyer, was reassigned. Bossuet, who wanted to be trained for the church, first entered the Godrans College, which was ruled by the Jesuits, and then went to Paris and entered the Navarre College. In 1652 he earned the title of "doctor" for his work on theology. He withdrew to Metz for study after holding various church assignments. In 1659, his friends in high positions made him return to Paris. Bossuet, who soon attracted attention with his sermons, was commissioned in 1669 to conduct the funerals of important people. He was also acclaimed in the Palace and was appointed to the priesthood of the Condom. In 1670, his sphere of influence expanded with the sermons he gave at the palace, and he became the teacher of Louis XIV's son, the Dauphin.
Jacques-Bénigne Lignel Bossuet (27 September 1627 – 12 April 1704) was a French bishop and theologian renowned for his sermons and other addresses. He has been considered by many to be one of the most brilliant orators of all time and a master French stylist.
Due to his political writings on the king's divine rights and property, he was promoted to the king's advisor. He became Archpriest of Meaux in 1681. His influence on the court gave him more power and authority than his superiors. In 1682, on behalf of all the French churches, he declared, together with the king, that French Catholicism was autonomous from the papacy. In his last years, he waged a war against quietism in the person of Fenelon.
Bossuet entered theology by interpreting the views of Augustine. For him, submission and discipline are the highest qualities. The supreme authority of the church and the divine authority of kings are recurring and inseparable themes in his work.
In his work Politıqne tirce de L'Ecriture Sainte, he advocated the view that the king should rule in the name of God. However, he also argued that the king should not be a tyrant.
Bossuet had a great influence on the theologians who came after him. Those who opposed the Protestant understanding saw it as an infallible source for defending their ideas.