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St. Ignatius Loyola and the Early Jesuits

St. Ignatius Loyola and the Early Jesuits

Rose, Stewart

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Religious BiographiesFiction AnthologiesCatholicism

ISBN10: 1162602503
ISBN13: 9781162602509
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 650
Weight: 3.17
Height: 1.31 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
St. Ignatius Loyola and the Early Jesuits is a comprehensive book that explores the life and legacy of the renowned 16th-century Spanish saint and founder of the Society of Jesus, St. Ignatius Loyola. Written by historian James Brodrick, S.J., the book delves into the early years of the Jesuit order, examining its origins, development, and growth under the leadership of St. Ignatius and his fellow Jesuits. The book provides a detailed account of St. Ignatius' early life, including his conversion to Catholicism, his time as a soldier, and his spiritual awakening while recovering from a battle injury. It goes on to explore the formation of the Society of Jesus, the challenges it faced in its early years, and its eventual success in spreading the Catholic faith throughout Europe and beyond. Throughout the book, the author offers insights into the Jesuit's unique approach to spirituality and education, as well as their role in the Counter-Reformation and their interactions with other religious orders and secular authorities. The book also includes a wealth of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and other documents written by St. Ignatius and his contemporaries, providing readers with a firsthand glimpse into the life and times of this remarkable saint and his followers. Overall, St. Ignatius Loyola and the Early Jesuits is an engaging and informative book that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church, the Jesuit order, or the life and legacy of St. Ignatius Loyola.1891. It was the wish of the author to reproduce as far as possible, the surroundings of this story as they were in the days of the Saint. The authorities for these restorations, which have been the subject of most painstaking study, are given in the appendix. Also found within is a chronology of the life of St. Ignatius. Contents: Book I: from his birth to leaving Paris, 1491-1535; Book II: from St. Ignatius' final leaving Azpeitia to his settling in Rome, 1535-1541; Book III: the work of the society in its first years; Book IV: last years and death of Ignatius, 1551-1556. Copiously illustrated.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.

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