"The English province of the Jesuit Order arguably reached its high point in the first half of the 20th century and one of its leading members was Fr Martin D'Arcy, philosopher and Provincial. H.J.A. Sire traces the career of this extraordinary Jesuit and his influence.... Father Martin D'Arcy is a well- researched and interesting account of one of the most prominent Jesuits of the 20th century. Given that he was known as "the philosopher of love", a re-consideration of his career is timely in light of the release of Pope Benedict's encyclical Deus Caritas est...."

Read the rest of the review in AD2000 here.