Guillaume-René Meignan

Guillaume-René Meignan (12 April 1817 at Chauvigné, France – 20 January 1896 at Tours) was a French Catholic apologist and scriptural exegete, Archbishop of Tours and cardinal.

Works

He was one of the chief antagonists of Ernest Renan. He aimed to enlighten the lay mind on current topics of controversy and to supply his readers with the Christian point of view. His apologetic works include:

(Paris, 1856) (Paris, 1860) (Paris, 1860) (Paris, 1886) (Paris, 1890) (Paris, 1892)

He wrote many other works on similar topics. His treatment of Messianic prophecy extends beyond verbal exegesis, and includes a critical examination of historical events and conditions. Like other great Catholic controversialists of his time, he was criticized by some writers.