Philippe du Contant de la Molette

Philippe du Contant de La Molette (1737–1793) was a French theologian and biblical scholar.

He was born at La Côte-Saint-André, in Dauphiné, France, 29 August 1737.

Louis XV was so well pleased that he allowed him to pass the examinations for the licentiate without the required delays, a privilege, however, which de la Molette did not use.

As a biblical author, he shows great erudition and is well versed in the Semitic languages, but he lacked originality, and his criticism is often misleading.

"Philippe du Contant de la Molette".