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Schroth, Raymond A.

The American Jesuits : a history / Raymond A. Schroth. - New York : New York University, ©2007. - 1 online resource (xii, 313 pages)

Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-305) and index.

In the beginning -- Prologue -- The world scene -- The Maryland tradition -- The pioneers -- Suppression and return -- Death and resurrection -- The new America -- A nation and faith divided -- Schoolmasters and preachers -- The turning point -- Engaging the world -- The social question -- At war -- The Cold War -- The golden age -- The modern society emerges -- Freedom from fear -- The Arrupe era -- Into the 21st century.

Choice Outstanding Academic Title for 2008. With infectious energy and a genuine gift for storytelling, Raymond A. Schroth recounts the history of Jesuits in the United States. The American Jesuits isn't simply a book for Catholics; it's for anyone who loves a well-told historical tale. For more than 450 years, Jesuit priests have traveled the globe out of a religious commitment to serve others. Their order, the Society of Jesus, is the largest religious order of men in the Catholic Church, with more than 20,000 members around the world and almost 3,000 in the United States. It is one of the m.

ISBN: 9780814740712 0814740715 9780814740255 0814740251 9780814708811 0814708811

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: Uk

Subjects--Corporate Names:
Jesuits--History.--United States
Jesuits
Jesuiten

Subjects--Topical Terms:
RELIGION--Institutions & Organizations.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United States
USA

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
History

LC Class. No.: BX3708 / .S37 2007eb

Dewey Class. No.: 271/.53073