Monita privata (secreta) Societatis Iesu : The Critical Edition of the Latin and Polish Texts with English Translation, Commentary, and Introduction / edited by Bartosz Awianowicz, Radosław Grześkowiak and Robert Aleksander Maryks.
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TextLanguage: English Series: Brill Research Perspectives in Humanities and Social Sciences | Early Modern History and Modern History E-Books Online, Collection 2025Publisher: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2025Copyright date: ©2025Content type: - text
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- 9789004728257
- The Critical Edition of the Latin and Polish Texts with English Translation, Commentary, and Introduction
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- N5305
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Uncover the enigmatic history of Monita privata, a provocative anti-Jesuit text that captivated early modern Europe and fueled centuries of controversy. This new critical edition reexamines the origins, authorship, and geopolitical significance of the text, challenging the traditional attribution to Hieronim Zahorowski and suggesting a broader anti-Jesuit campaign originating in Venetian circles. Through rigorous analysis and newly included Polish translations, this edition situates Monita privata as a key artifact in the polemics of its time, offering fresh perspectives on Jesuit influence and propaganda. Rich with scholarly insights, this edition is indispensable for anyone exploring early modern religious and political history.
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