The Provincial Letters Of Blaise Pascal (1847) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781436540483 : 1436540488 : 02 Jun 2008 : The Provincial Letters of Blaise Pascal is a collection of eighteen letters written by the French philosopher and mathematician Blaise Pascal in the mid-17th century. The letters were originally published in 1656 and 1657 under the pseudonym Louis de Montalte, and were addressed to a friend in Paris. The letters are written in a satirical and humorous style, and are highly critical of the Jesuit order and their teachings. Pascal argues that the Jesuits are corrupt and immoral, and that their teachings are dangerous and misleading. He also criticizes the Church for its involvement in politics and for its failure to address the needs of the people.The Provincial Letters are considered a masterpiece of French literature, and are widely regarded as one of the most important works of the French Enlightenment. They were highly influential in shaping public opinion about the Jesu