The basis for the English text of the Constitutions is the translation by George E. Ganss, S.J., originally published in 1971. This has been corrected, revised,

"The first part is Ganss' extensive introduction, then follows the documents translated from the official texts with footnotes by Ganss, and finally "Reference

"The first part is Ganss' extensive introduction, then follows the documents translated from the official texts with footnotes by Ganss, and finally "Reference

Through its missionary, pedagogical, and scientific accomplishments, the Society of Jesus-known as the Jesuits-became one of the first institutions with a truly