The Principles of the Jesuits: Developed in a Series of Extracts from Their Own Authors, with Some Illustrations of Romanism, Selected from the Report ... Maynooth Commission in 1855 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
Synopsis
Uncover the Jesuits through a pointed, historical lens .
This edition gathers extracts and commentary from the Maynooth Commission era to reveal how the Society of Jesus was viewed and debated in 19th‑century Britain.
Two concise sections frame the scope and stakes: a preface explaining why the subject drew such strong attention, and a curated presentation of chapters that map the order’s origins, vows, governance, and controversial practices. The material comes from a period when critics urged the state to scrutinize Romanist influence, offering readers a window into the tensions between religion, politics, and education.What you’ll experience
- Historical context about the Jesuits and their role in society during the 16th–19th centuries.
- Discussion of key Jesuit practices, vows, and institutional structure as described in the extracts.
- Illustrations of how Romanism was argued about in public and parliamentary discourse.
- References to the Maynooth Commission and related debates that shaped perceptions of Catholic education.
Ideal for readers of historical religious controversy, reform debates, and 19th‑century public discourse on Catholic education.
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