The Cambridge Companion to the Jesuits

Editors:

Worcester, Thomas

Format:

Book

Year:

2008

Publisher:

Cambridge University Press

Place published:

Cambridge

Language:

English

Abstract:

This companion examines the religious and cultural significance of the Jesuits. The first four sections treat the period prior to their suppression, while section five examines the suppression and some of the challenges and opportunities of the restored Society of Jesus up to the present.

Who (Jesuits):

Ignatius, of Loyola, Saint, c.1491–1556

What (Subjects):

Institute -- Historiography

History -- Suppression

History -- Restoration

History -- Identity

When (Centuries):

16th century

17th century

18th century

19th century

20th century

21st century

Worldcat URL:

http://worldcat.org/oclc/172979877

Number of Pages:

xii, 361

ISBN:

9781139001885

1139001884

DOI:

10.1017/CCOL9780521857314