Jesuits in Africa: A Historical Narrative from Ignatius of Loyola to Pedro Arrupe

by Festo Mkenda

Jesuits have been in Africa since the founding of their order, yet their history there remains poorly researched. Although scholars have begun to focus on specific regions such as Congo, Ethiopia, and Zimbabwe, a comprehensive picture of the entire Jesuit experience on the continent has hitherto been lacking. In a condensed yet accessible way, Jesuits in Africa fills that lacuna. Narrating the story century by century from the time of St. Ignatius...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9004462481
• ISBN13: 9789004462489
• Release Date: May 2022
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 4.60 lbs.