The Venerable John Ogilvie, S.J.

The Venerable John Ogilvie, S.J.: A Sketch Of His Life is a biographical book written by Daniel Conway and published in 1915. The book tells the story of John Ogilvie, a Scottish Jesuit priest who was martyred for his faith in 1615. The author provides a detailed account of Ogilvie's life, from his early years in Scotland to his entry into the Jesuit order and his subsequent mission to his homeland. The book also explores the political and religious climate of Scotland during the 16th and 17th centuries, and the challenges faced by Catholics during this period. The author highlights Ogilvie's courage and steadfastness in the face of persecution, and his unwavering commitment to his faith. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Jesuit order, the Catholic Church in Scotland, or the lives of the saints.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.