The Society of Jesus was formed in 1540, at the peak of the anti-Converso hysteria in Spain. It was in 1555-56 that both King Philip II and Pope Paul IV ratified the statute of "purity of blood" issued by the Archbishop of Toledo and Inquisitor General of Spain, Juan Martínez Gu…
In "The Jesuit Order as a Synagogue of Jews" the author explains how Christians with Jewish ancestry went within less than forty years from having a leading role in the foundation and development of the Society of Jesus to being prohibited from membership in it.
"Ever since the founding of the Society of Jesus, the Jesuits have been concerned with the poor and marginalized. Indeed, this faithful concern for justice is to be a hallmark of all of the Society's missions, including higher education. But what exactly does it mean for a Jesui…
"In Venice in the last months of 1556, Jesuit priest Cesare Helmi faced a quandary about a grave matter: should he absolve a potentially dangerous heretic in the secret sacrament of confession? That week, a man had confessed to Helmi that he had 'erred in many matters' fundament…
"In Venice in the last months of 1556, Jesuit priest Cesare Helmi faced a quandary about a grave matter: should he absolve a potentially dangerous heretic in the secret sacrament of confession? That week, a man had confessed to Helmi that he had 'erred in many matters' fundament…
"Démesurée (plus de 1 000 hectares), regroupant 500 esclaves, produisant la moitié du cacao et du café de la colonie, telle était Loyola, l'habitation des jésuites de Rémire en Guyane française. Le présent ouvrage, fruit d'un travail archéologique et historique de près de quinze…
Beyond Dordt and 'De Auxiliis' explores post-Reformation inter-confessional theological exchange on soteriological topics including predestination, grace, and free choice. These doctrines remained controversial within confessional traditions after the Reformation, as Dominicans …
""A first-rate piece of work, very useful both for undergraduate and graduate students. Also of real interest for non-scholars, non-students, and people interested in Jesuits in general. The introductions are especially valuable in situating the readings in context. The Illustra…
