Early Modern Jesuits between Obedience and Conscience during the Generalate of Claudio Acquaviva (1581-1615)

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Focusing on the Jesuits in south-western Europe during Claudio Acquaviva's generalate (1581-1615), the book explores the tension between their founding principle of obedience to papal authority and the political challenges they faced. It delves into the theological and practical implications of obedience during a tumultuous period that questioned the Jesuit governance structure. This examination provides a nuanced understanding of the conflicts between the Jesuits and the Catholic hierarchy during a critical time in their history.