THE TOWER OF BABEL BY ATHANASIUS KIRCHER OF THE SOCIETY OF JESUS The Society of Jesus refers to the Jesuits, a Catholic religious order known for its rigorous scholarship and missionary work during the 17th century.

THE TOWER OF BABEL,

Of which

IN THE FIRST

The deeds performed after the flood up to the building of the Tower are recorded;

IN THE SECOND

The construction of the City and the Tower is described;

IN THE THIRD

The division of Languages and the History of the

migration of Nations is contained.