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A Short Life of St. Ignatius Loyola Founder of the Society of Jesus

A Short Life of St. Ignatius Loyola Founder of the Society of Jesus

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Religious BiographiesCatholicismGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 102598711X
ISBN13: 9781025987118
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 136
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.29 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A Short Life of St. Ignatius Loyola Founder of the Society of Jesus offers a concise and authoritative biographical study of one of the most influential figures in the history of the Catholic Church. Written by Father Antonio Astrain, a respected historian of the Jesuit Order, the narrative follows the remarkable transformation of Iñigo de Loyola from a determined Spanish soldier to a visionary spiritual leader. The work explores his early life, the pivotal injury at the Siege of Pamplona that led to his spiritual awakening, and his subsequent journey toward a life of asceticism and service.

The biography delves into the foundational years of the Society of Jesus, detailing the creation of the Spiritual Exercises and Loyola's commitment to education and global missions. By examining the challenges he faced in establishing a new religious order during the Counter-Reformation, the book highlights his unique blend of mystic devotion and organizational genius. Readers will find an insightful portrait of a man whose legacy reshaped the ecclesiastical landscape and continues to influence religious and educational thought today. This work remains an essential resource for those interested in hagiography, Church history, and the origins of the Jesuit mission.

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