Legacy of John Paul II - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0860124401 ISBN 13: 9780860124405

Publisher: Burns & Oates, 2008

I consider it my essential and personal mission not so much to produce many new documents but to see to it that [John Paul IIs] documents are assimilated, because they are a very rich treasure, the authentic interpretation of Vatican II" Pope Benedict XVI. Contributors include: Edward Stourton; Brendan Leahy; John McDade S. J. ; Philip Endean S. J. ; David Jones; Archbishop Kevin McDonald; Bishop Christopher Hill; Jared Wicks S. J. ; Christian Troll S. J. ; Simonetta Calderini; Margaret Shepherd N. D. S. ; Christian W. Troll SJ; The Legacy of John Paul II responds to that challenge in helping readers and students to come to grips with the important themes in John Paul IIs theology. This is important as his influence is already as great as that of almost any other Pope and his teachings and writings need to be studied carefully by Christians of all denominations. John Paul IIs writings were as prolific as his canonisations were vigorous. They range from topics as important as ethics, politics, theology and comparative religion. He published a number of philosophical books before becoming Pope. All of this is covered in this indispensable book.

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Review:

"This is an invaluable and accessible collection and a good resource for study of John Paul's importance, useful both for students and general readers." The Pastoral Review, May/June 2009

"An indispensable study" Bookseller Buyers Guide

Reviewed in Church of England Newspaper, April 2009.

Reviewed along with The Vision of John Paul II in The Tablet.

"this is an invaluable and accessible collection and a good resource for study of John Paul's importance, useful both for students and general readers" Volume 5 Issue 3--Sanford Lakoff "Pastoral Review "

This highly readable book rightly celebrates the impressive legacy of John Paul...--Sanford Lakoff

There are many highlights in the book, including well-written contributions from the established theologians such as O'Collins, McDaid and Wicks... This highly readable book rightly celebrates the impressive legacy of John Paul, a man of words and action and a man who had a lasting impact on all who met him.--Sanford Lakoff

Synopsis:

This is an indispensable book on the important themes present in John Paul II's theology.Pope Benedict XVI has written: 'I consider it my essential and personal mission not so much to produce many new documents but to see to it that John Paul's documents are assimilated, because they are a very rich treasure, the authentic interpretation of Vatican II'This volume responds to that challenge in helping readers and students to come to grips with the important themes in John Paul II's theology. This is important as his influence is already as great as that of almost any other Pope and his teachings and writings need to be studied carefully by Christians of all denominations.His writings were as prolific as his canonisations were vigorous. They range from topics as important as ethics, politics, theology and comparative religion. He published a number of philosophical books before becoming Pope.All this is covered in this indispensable book.

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