History Of The Jesuits V2: From The Foundation Of Their Society To Its Suppression By Pope Clement XIV

by Andrew Steinmetz

Book Overview

The book ""History of the Jesuits V2: From the Foundation of Their Society to Its Suppression by Pope Clement XIV"" by Andrew Steinmetz is a comprehensive account of the Jesuits, a religious order within the Catholic Church. The book covers the history of the Jesuits from their founding in the 16th century by Saint Ignatius of Loyola to their suppression by Pope Clement XIV in the 18th century. The author delves into the Jesuits' role in the Counter-Reformation, their missionary work in various parts of the world, their educational institutions, and their political influence. The book also explores the controversies surrounding the Jesuits, including their alleged involvement in political intrigue and their perceived threat to the power of monarchies. The second volume of this work offers an in-depth examination of the Jesuits' activities during the 17th and 18th centuries, leading up to their eventual suppression. Overall, ""History of the Jesuits V2"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church and the Jesuit order.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143047422X
• ISBN13: 9781430474227
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 520 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"