Éditions jésuites
Franco-Belgian Jesuit publishing house formed in 2014 from the merger of Éditions Fidélité, Lessius and Lumen Vitae.
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Overview
Éditions jésuites is a Franco-Belgian publishing house owned by the Society of Jesus (Compagnie de Jésus). It was created in 2014 through the merger of three existing Jesuit publishing imprints: Éditions Fidélité, Lessius and Lumen Vitae. Each of these three brands continues to operate under its own identity within the group, allowing the publisher to maintain distinct editorial lines while benefiting from a shared structure. The catalogue covers a wide range of religious and intellectual subjects, including spirituality, introduction to the Christian faith, biblical exegesis, philosophy, and patristics. The publisher serves Francophone readers in France, Belgium and beyond, and its output is aimed at both academic and general audiences interested in theology and Catholic thought. Among the authors published by Éditions jésuites are biblical scholars such as Jean-Louis Ska and André Wénin, philosophers such as Emmanuel Housset and Emmanuel Falque, and theologians such as Michel Fédou and Étienne Grieu. The catalogue also includes numerous patristic texts, for example works by Gregory of Nyssa and Michel Corbin. The house organises part of its output into named collections, including 'Le Livre et le rouleau' (directed by Jean-Pierre Sonnet), 'Donner raison' (directed by Paul Gilbert), 'Que penser de ?' and 'Petite bibliothèque jésuite'. As a Jesuit-owned publisher, Éditions jésuites is a private entity, not listed on any stock exchange. Its editorial mission is closely tied to the intellectual and spiritual tradition of the Society of Jesus, and it continues to publish works that engage with contemporary questions of faith, philosophy and culture.
History
Éditions jésuites was established in 2014 as a result of the merger of three Jesuit publishing houses: Éditions Fidélité, Lessius and Lumen Vitae. The new entity was placed under the ownership of the Society of Jesus and operates as a Franco-Belgian publishing house. The three founding imprints retained their own editorial identities within the merged structure, allowing the catalogue to span spirituality, introduction to the Christian faith, exegesis, philosophy and patristics. Over time, the publisher has developed named collections such as 'Le Livre et le rouleau', 'Donner raison', 'Que penser de ?' and 'Petite bibliothèque jésuite', and has published works by notable scholars including Jean-Louis Ska, André Wénin, Emmanuel Housset, Emmanuel Falque, Michel Fédou and Étienne Grieu.
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Éditions jésuites is formed by the merger of Éditions Fidélité, Lessius and Lumen Vitae.
Products and positioning
A Jesuit-owned publisher offering a diverse catalogue in spirituality, theology, exegesis and philosophy, with three distinct imprints.
Le Livre et le rouleau
Collection directed by Jean-Pierre Sonnet.
Donner raison
Collection directed by Paul Gilbert.
Que penser de ?
Collection.
Petite bibliothèque jésuite
Collection.
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