Saints of the Society of Jesus: With a Sketch of the Society (1891)

""Saints of the Society of Jesus: With a Sketch of the Society"" is a historical book written by David Andrew Merrick in 1891. The book provides a detailed account of the lives and works of the saints who belonged to the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits. The Jesuits are a religious order within the Catholic Church, founded in the 16th century by St. Ignatius of Loyola.The book includes biographies of several Jesuit saints, including St. Francis Xavier, St. Aloysius Gonzaga, St. John Berchmans, and St. Stanislaus Kostka. The author describes their early lives, their journey to becoming Jesuits, and their contributions to the Church and society. The book also provides a brief history of the Society of Jesus, including its founding, growth, and controversies.Overall, ""Saints of the Society of Jesus: With a Sketch of the Society"" is an insightful and informative book for readers interested in the history of the Catholic Church, the Jesuits, and the lives of the saints.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.