Secreta Monita Societatis Jesu. The Secret Counsels of the Society of Jesus, in Latin and English
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2019-04-28 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #59382 |
Description
"Secreta Monita Societatis Jesu. The Secret Counsels of the Society of Jesus" is an alleged code of instructions first published in 1615. Purportedly written by Jesuit leader Claudio Acquaviva, this controversial document outlines ruthless methods for expanding Jesuit power and wealth through manipulation, deception, and calculated advancement. Most scholars consider it an anti-Jesuit forgery, likely created by expelled member Jerome Zahorowski. Yet its inflammatory claims sparked centuries of debate about authenticity and fueled conspiracy theories comparing it to later works like the Protocols of the Elders of Zion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)