The First Jesuits

Father O'Malley presents the most comprehensive account ever written of the Society of Jesus in its founding years, one that heightens and transforms our understanding of the Jesuits in history and today, and as a result, alters our notions of culture and religion in the Renaissance. 5 halftone illustrations.

About the author

John W. O’Malley was University Professor in the Department of Theology at Georgetown University and the author of many books, including Four Cultures of the West, Trent, Vatican I, What Happened at Vatican II, and The First Jesuits (all from Harvard); The First Jesuits has been translated into twelve languages. He was a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a member of the American Philosophical Society, and a recipient of the Harvard Centennial Medal as well as Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Society for Italian Historical Studies, the Renaissance Society of America, and the American Catholic Historical Association. O’Malley was a member of the Society of Jesus and a Roman Catholic priest.

Summary

John W. O’Malley gives us the most comprehensive account ever written of the Society of Jesus in its founding years, one that heightens and transforms our understanding of the Jesuits in history and today.

Product details

• Authors: John W. O'Malley, O'Malley John W.
• Publisher: University Presses
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.03.1995
• EAN: 9780674303133
• ISBN: 978-0-674-30313-3
• Weight: 694 g
• Illustrations: 5 halftones
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; RELIGION / Christianity / Catholic, RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Monasticism, Christianity, Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, c 1500 to c 1600, Religious communities and monasticism, Christian communities & monasticism, Missions