Gottschalk of Orbais

Gottschalk of Orbais was a 9th-century theologian known for his views on predestination and divine grace. He argued that God's grace is given to some individuals for salvation while others are predestined to perdition. This sparked significant debate in the Christian community, as it raised questions about free will, divine justice, and mercy. Gottschalk's ideas emphasized the sovereignty of God in salvation, suggesting that human actions are secondary to God's will. His perspective ultimately contributed to later theological discussions on providence and the nature of grace in Christianity.