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As Pope Francis continues to make his mark on the church, there is
increased interest in his Jesuit background-what is the Society of
Jesus, how is it different from other religious orders, and how has
it shaped the world? In The Jesuits, acclaimed historian John W.
O'Malley, SJ, provides essential historical background from the
founder Ignatius of Loyola through the present. The book tells the
story of the Jesuits' great successes as missionaries, educators,
scientists, cartographers, polemicists, theologians, poets, patrons
of the arts, and confessors to kings. It tells the story of their
failures and of the calamity that struck them in 1773 when Pope
Clement XIV suppressed them worldwide. It tells how a subsequent
pope restored them to life and how they have fared to this day in
virtually every country in the world. Along the way it introduces
readers to key figures in Jesuit history, such as Matteo Ricci and
Pedro Arrupe, and important Jesuit writings, such as the Spiritual
Exercises. Concise and compelling, The Jesuits is an accessible
introduction for anyone interested in world or church history. In
addition to the narrative, the book provides a timeline, a list of
significant figures, photos of important figures and locations,
recommendations for additional reading, and more. The paperback
features a new Preface that examines the significant global work of
the Jesuits today, including the impact of the first Jesuit pope,
the work of the Jesuit Refugee Service, and more.
A History of the Popes tells the story of the oldest living
institution in the Western world the papacy. From its origins in
Saint Peter, Jesus' chief disciple, through Pope Benedict XVI
today, the popes have been key players in virtually all of the
great dramas of the western world in the last two thousand years.
Acclaimed church historian John W. O'Malley's engaging narrative
examines the 265 individuals who have claimed to be Peter's
successors. Rather than describe each pope one by one, the book
focuses on the popes that shaped pivotal moments in both church and
world history. The author does not shy away from controversies in
the church, and includes legends like Pope Joan and a comprehensive
list of popes and antipopes to help readers get a full picture of
the papacy. This simultaneously reverent yet critical book will
appeal to readers interested in both religion and history as it
chronicles the saints and sinners who have led the Roman Catholic
Church over the past 2000 years. The author draws from his popular
audio CD lecture series on the topic, 2,000 Years of Papal History,
available through Now You Know Media (www.nowyouknowmedia.com)."
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