Abraham Quote by Blaise Pascal
“Fire. God of Abraham, God of Isaac, God of Jacob, not of the philosophers and the scholars. I will not forget thy word. Amen.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Personal Correspondence, Blaise Pascal, 1650
He invokes God of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, rejecting philosophers and scholars, affirming faith.
In simple terms: Faith in divine authority over intellectual reasoning.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize faith over scholarly doubt.
Themes
faith
religion
authority
Mood
devout
serious
Type
religious
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does faith coexist with reason?
- What role do scholars play in faith?
A Different Perspective
May ignore rational inquiry.
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