Saint Ignatius Of Loyola: Imitator Of Christ, 1494 To 1555 (1922)

By John Pollen and John Hungerford Pollen

Book Overview

Saint Ignatius of Loyola: Imitator of Christ, 1494 to 1555 is a biography of the founder of the Society of Jesus, Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Written by John Hungerford Pollen and originally published in 1922, the book explores the life of Ignatius from his birth in the Basque country of Spain in 1494 to his death in Rome in 1555. Pollen traces Ignatius' transformation from a young soldier to a devout Christian, and his subsequent founding of the Jesuit order, which would go on to become one of the most influential religious orders in the Catholic Church. The book also delves into Ignatius' spiritual writings, including his famous Spiritual Exercises, and explores his legacy as a spiritual leader and saint. Pollen's biography is well-researched and provides a comprehensive overview of Ignatius' life and work, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church or the life of this influential saint.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: 054859810X
• ISBN13: 9780548598108
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"