Historian and researcher Claudio Ferlan explores the rich tapestry of the Society of Jesus in the new book The Jesuits: A Thematic History. From roots of education to global missions and social activism, Ferlan weaves together the threads of Jesuit identity, revealing the spirit that has animated the Jesuit order. This comprehensive volume, spanning continents and epochs, offers a scholarly perspective accessible to both the seasoned academic and casual reader. The book is a product of the Institute of Jesuit Sources and its imprint, IJS Studies – Research on Jesuits and the Society of Jesus. IJS is housed at Boston College’s Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies. Ferlan discusses his book in this interview.