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Alphonsus Liguori

Catholic moral theologian whose casuistic approach is contrasted with Protestant ethics.

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Also known as Liguori

First appearance: iv the religious foundations of worldly asceticism

Alphonsus Liguori first appears in 0009 iv the religious foundations of worldly asceticism.

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