In God's Army

In God's Army is a biographical work that tells the story of two prominent figures in the Catholic Church: St. Ignatius Loyola and St. Francis Xavier. Written by C.C. Martindale and first published in 1915, the book explores the lives of these two men who were instrumental in the formation of the Jesuit order and the spread of Catholicism in the 16th century.The book begins by providing a brief overview of the political and religious landscape of Europe during the 16th century, before delving into the lives of Ignatius and Xavier. Martindale provides a detailed account of their early lives, including their education and upbringing, before moving on to their religious conversion experiences.The bulk of the book is devoted to exploring the work of Ignatius and Xavier in establishing the Jesuit order and spreading Catholicism throughout the world. Martindale describes the challenges they faced, including opposition from other religious groups and the difficulties of navigating unfamiliar cultures and languages.Throughout the book, Martindale emphasizes the deep faith and devotion of Ignatius and Xavier, as well as their unwavering commitment to the Catholic Church. He also highlights the significant impact they had on the Church, both during their lifetimes and in the centuries that followed.Overall, In God's Army is a comprehensive and engaging biography that provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of two of the most influential figures in the history of the Catholic Church.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.