David Salomoni – författare

In Educating the Catholic People, David Salomoni reconstructs the complex educational landscape that arose in sixteenth-century Italy and lasted until the French Revolution. Over three centuries, various religious orders, both male and female, took on the educational needs of cities and states on the Italian peninsula, renewing the traditional humanist pedagogy. Historians, however, have not attempted to produce a synthesis on this topic, focusing mainly on the pedagogical activities of the Jesuits and neglecting the contributions and innovations of other groups. This book addresses this historiographical gap, providing a new chapter in the comparative study of pre-modern education.

The volume delves into the multifaceted history of Lisbon's Jesuit College of Santo Antão, tracing its evolution from its establishment to the eventual suppression of the Society of Jesus. This scholarly work examines an array of themes, including the college’s innovative pedagogical practices, its architectural developments, and its significant contributions to the preservation of a rich literary heritage. Moreover, the volume situates the institution within broader social and scientific context.