What is another word for Cornelis Jansen?
Pronunciation: [kˈɔːnɪlˌiz d͡ʒˈansən] (IPA) 
Cornelis Jansen (1585-1638) was a Dutch theologian and founder of Jansenism, a religious movement that advocated for stricter adherence to the teachings of Saint Augustine. Subsequently, various synonyms have been used to refer to Jansenism or to Cornelis Jansen himself. Some of these synonyms include Jansenius (Latinized form of Jansen), Jansenist (follower of Jansenism), Augustinianism (due to the movement's adherence to Saint Augustine's teachings), and rigorism (due to the movement's strictness and asceticism). While Jansenism ultimately lost influence in the Catholic Church, its impact on religious thought and the study of theology cannot be denied, and its historical significance has assured that Cornelis Jansen remains a well-known figure in religious history.
