Publisher's Synopsis
The General Who Rebuilt The Jesuits is a book written by Robert G. North that tells the story of the Jesuit order and its revival under the leadership of Father Pedro Arrupe. The book chronicles the history of the Jesuits from their founding in the 16th century to their decline in the mid-20th century. It also explores the challenges faced by the order during this period, including the suppression of the Jesuits by the Catholic Church and the changing political landscape of Europe.The central figure of the book is Father Pedro Arrupe, who became the Superior General of the Jesuits in 1965. Arrupe is credited with revitalizing the order and bringing it back to its original mission of serving the poor and oppressed. The book details Arrupe's leadership style and his efforts to modernize the Jesuits, including his emphasis on social justice and his support for the Second Vatican Council.The General Who Rebuilt The Jesuits is a comprehensive and engaging account of the Jesuit order's history and its revival under Father Pedro Arrupe. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church, the Jesuits, or the social justice movement.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.
