9780243566136 - Historia De La Compañía De Jesús En La Asistencia De España, Vol 3: Mercurian-aquaviva Primera Parte , 1573-1615 Classic Reprint by Antonio Astrain (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book continues the detailed history of the Society of Jesus during the 16th century. It covers a time of great change as the order met with increasing resistance from within and without. The Society was accused of subverting the authority of bishops and promoting the 'new learning' of Protestantism. The internal problems were also serious. Several leading members started a secret campaign against the Jesuit General, Everard Mercurian. The controversy went as high as the papal court. Ultimately, it was necessary for the Pope to intervene and command the Jesuits not to elect a Spanish General. The book is based on archival research, and gives a fascinating insight into the challenges facing the Jesuits during this crucial period. It is essential reading for any historian interested in the Catholic Church in the 16th century and the development of religious orders more broadly. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.