John W. O'Malley's (APS 1997) Words of Wisdom
November 4, 2026
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“Historical events do not fall out of the heavens. They have a pre-history. To understand them, it is essential to understand the pre-history.”
John W. O’Malley (1927–2022) was a Jesuit priest, author, and renowned Catholic historian. He was a professor at the Weston Jesuit School of Theology for over 25 years and a professor at Georgetown University.
