The Jesuits Or An Examination Of The Origin, Progress, Principles, And Practices Of The Society Of Jesus: With Observations On The Leading Accusations

By William Waterworth

Book Overview

""The Jesuits"" is a comprehensive examination of the Society of Jesus, written by William Waterworth and originally published in 1852. The book explores the origins, progress, principles, and practices of the Jesuits, a religious order within the Catholic Church. Waterworth delves into the history of the Jesuits, from their founding by Ignatius Loyola in the 16th century to their role in the Counter-Reformation and beyond. He also addresses the criticisms and accusations leveled against the Jesuits by their enemies, including accusations of political intrigue and subversion. Throughout the book, Waterworth offers his own observations and analysis of the Jesuits and their impact on the Catholic Church and the wider world. ""The Jesuits"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church and the role of religious orders within it.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: 1104240963
• ISBN13: 9781104240967
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"