noun
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theology or practices of the Jesuits
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informal subtle and equivocating arguments; casuistry
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But he does not slight the other distinctive aspect of Jesuitism: its military discipline as the first Catholic order vowed specifically to the defense of the papacy.
From Time Magazine Archive
The emotional element in Jesuitism appealed strongly to women.
From Women of the Teutonic Nations Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 8 (of 10) by Hermann Schoenfeld
If it be admitted that Xavier effected something real for Christianity in pagan India, it may be affirmed that he accomplished at the same time, though indirectly, far more for Jesuitism throughout Europe.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 09 by Rossiter Johnson
Cavour sought him, and asked him to reveal the secrets of Jesuitism.
From Donahoe's Magazine, Vol. XV, No. 4, April, 1886 Volume 15 (January 1886 - July 1886) by Various
All that Jesuitism reckoned as foundation, means, and end of piety was characterized as purely elementary.
From Church History, Vol. 3 of 3 by J. H. Kurtz
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