| Author |
Thompson, Richard W. (Richard Wigginton), 1809-1900 |
| LoC No. |
15007316
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| Title |
The Footprints of the Jesuits
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 36.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Preface -- Introductory -- Ignatius Loyola, founder of the order -- The constitution of the society -- Government of the society -- Struggles and opposition -- The struggle for France -- The society enters Germany -- The Jesuits in England -- Jesuit influence in India -- In Paraguay -- The Portuguese and the Jesuits -- Idolatrous usages introduced -- Papal suppression of the society -- Re-establishment -- Re-entering Spain -- Revolutions in southern Europe -- Temporal power of the pope overthrown -- Papal demands -- Present attitude of the papacy -- The Church and the State -- The Church supreme -- Jesuitical teachings -- Papal infallibility -- The Church and literature -- Intrigues and interpretations -- Conclusion.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Clarity, Graeme Mackreth, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"The Footprints of the Jesuits" by Richard W. Thompson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book examines the influence and role of Jesuits in political and religious contexts, particularly focusing on their opposition to Protestantism and the implications of their existence on American civil institutions. Thompson critically addresses the Jesuits' ambitions and actions while asserting the need for a clear separation between Church and State as vital to the American ethos. At the start of the work, Thompson introduces the historical backdrop of the Jesuit order, emphasizing how their existence challenges the foundational principles of American democracy. He articulates concerns regarding the influence of Jesuits in U.S. society, notably through educational systems, and the potential threats they pose to civil liberties and religious freedom. He sets the stage for a detailed examination of Jesuit history, their founder Ignatius Loyola, and the societal structures that have fostered their rise, while highlighting the necessity for vigilance among American citizens to protect their institutions against external spiritual and political encroachments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
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| Subject |
Jesuits -- Controversial Literature
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| Subject |
Jesuits -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
61731 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 17, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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