The Jesuits: A History Friedrich Markus
The most comprehensive and up-to-date exploration of one of the most important religious orders in modern historySince its founding by Ignatius of Loyola in 1540, the Society of Jesus--more commonly…
Specifikacia The Jesuits: A History Friedrich Markus
The most comprehensive and up-to-date exploration of one of the most important religious orders in modern historySince its founding by Ignatius of Loyola in 1540, the Society of Jesus--more commonly known as the Jesuits--has played a critical role in the events of modern history. From the Counter-Reformation to the ascent of Jorge Bergoglio as the first Jesuit Pope, taking the name Pope Francis I, The Jesuits presents an intimate look at one of the most important religious orders in not only the Catholic Church, but also the world. Markus Friedrich describes an organization that has deftly walked a tightrope between sacred and secular involvement and experienced difficulties during changing times, all while shaping cultural developments from pastoral care and spirituality to art, education, and science.Examining the Jesuits from the context of social,