What is quietism proponent madame?

Madame Jeanne Guyon (1648-1717) was a French mystic and quietist who promoted a form of Christian spirituality emphasized on total surrender to God and inner stillness. She believed that one should seek a deep and intimate relationship with God through contemplative prayer and passively receiving divine grace.

Guyon experienced intense spiritual experiences and wrote extensively about her personal journey of faith. She faced opposition from the Catholic Church and was imprisoned for her beliefs at various times during her life.

Despite facing persecution, Guyon continued to spread the message of quietism and influenced many other spiritual figures, including François Fénelon and Count Nicholas Ludwig von Zinzendorf. Her writings have been influential in Christian mysticism and continue to be studied and appreciated by those seeking a deeper spiritual connection.