The Life and Letters of Walter Drum, S.J. (Paperback)

Paperback. "The Life and Letters of Walter Drum, S.J." presents an intimate and scholarly portrait of a distinguished member of the Society of Jesus. Compiled and written by Joseph P. Gorayeb, this biographical work chronicles the spiritual and intellectual journey of Walter Drum, a man whose life was deeply intertwined with the Catholic intellectual tradition and pastoral service in the early twentieth century.The volume provides a comprehensive overview of Drum's career as a professor, preacher, and scriptural expert, but it goes beyond his public persona through the inclusion of his personal correspondence. These letters offer a rare window into his private thoughts, his devotion to his faith, and his interactions with the world around him. By combining narrative biography with Drum's own words, the work captures the essence of a life dedicated to the Jesuit mission of education and spiritual guidance.This book is a valuable resource for those interested in Catholic history, the development of American religious scholarship, and the personal lives of the clergy. It emphasizes the historical and literary value of Drum's contributions, serving as a testament to his enduring legacy within the Church and the academic community.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…