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Pierre Jean AgierPublicist, prominent figure of the first French revolution
Date of Birth: 28.12.1748
Country:  France |
Content:
- Pierre Jean Agier
- Political and Legal Career:
- Theological and Biblical Works:
- "Le jurisconsulte national" (1789)
- Biblical Translations and Commentaries:
- "Psaumes, nouv. trad. sur l'hebreu" (1809)
Pierre Jean Agier
Early Life and Education:Pierre Jean Agier was born on December 28, 1748. He was a highly educated lawyer and a prominent figure in the first French Revolution.
Political and Legal Career:
Agier played a significant role in the French Revolution. He presided over the "tribunal of ten," which was established to resolve outstanding criminal cases. His legal expertise was widely respected.
Theological and Biblical Works:
In addition to his legal pursuits, Agier was a devout Jansenist. He published numerous theological works, including:
"Le jurisconsulte national" (1789)
"Vues sur la reformations des lois civiles" (1793)"Du mariage dans ses rapports avec la religion et les lois nouvelles de la France" (1800)
Biblical Translations and Commentaries:
Agier translated and extensively annotated the Psalms and Prophets. These works included:
"Psaumes, nouv. trad. sur l'hebreu" (1809)
"Prophètes, nouv. trad. s. l'hebreu" (1820-23)"Commentaires s. l'apocalypse"
Later Years and Legacy:
Pierre Jean Agier passed away on September 23, 1823, at the age of 74. His contributions to law, theology, and biblical scholarship continue to be remembered and studied.
