Why was the Society of Jesus founded in 1534?

To spread the teachings of Martin Luther, using his new translation of the Bible into German

To defend the pope and the Catholic Church using learning and education

To preach poverty and chastity to heretics in the South of France

To influence corrupt politics in Renaissance Italy

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Why was the Society of Jesus founded in 1534?

    To spread the teachings of Martin Luther, using his new translation of the Bible into German

    To defend the pope and the Catholic Church using learning and education

    To preach poverty and chastity to heretics in the South of France

    To influence corrupt politics in Renaissance Italy

micahm · Answer

The Jesuit movement was founded by Ignatius de Loyola, a Spanish soldier turned priest, in August 1534. The first Jesuits–Ignatius and six of his students–took vows of poverty and chastity and made plans to work for the conversion of Muslims.
Jesuit order established - Sep 27, 1540 - HISTORY.com
www.history.com/this-day-in-history/jesuit-order-established

dmcdowell · Answer

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