Papal Wisdom: Words of Hope and Inspiration from John Paul II [Paperback]

John Paul II (Author), Matthew E. Bunson (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1997

The selections in this invaluable collection reflect the heart, the mind, and the soul of one of the most important and influential figures in the world today: John Paul II.

Pope John Paul II is an unusually prolific Pope: in addition to the Encyclicals, he is the author of almost a dozen books, including several collections of speeches he has given over the past 20 years.

Papal Wisdom brings the Pope's message to readers in an extraordinary and eminently readable style. Taken from his writings and speeches, this collection features quotations organized by theme, including: Death and Afterlife; Women; Family; Love; Humanity; Modern World; Justice and Equality; Morality; World Religions; and Sin and Salvation.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Since his election in 1978, Pope John Paul II has worked tirelessly to bring the Roman Catholic Church into dialog with contemporary culture and religion. In addition, he has sought to renew the spirituality of Catholicism through his writings and speeches. Bunson, the author of numerous encyclopedias, has collected in one place selections from the pope's encyclicals, plays, public addresses, and papal letters that provide the pope's insights into topics ranging from death and the afterlife to world religions. On humanity: "[Man is a] pilgrim all his life, a pilgrim of the Absolute, traveling towards a goal, seeking the face of God." On women: "Women have the task of assuring the moral dimension of culture." Given the pope's popularity and the controversy his words often generate, Bunson's book will be a worthy addition to most collections.
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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Plume (October 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0452276993
• ISBN-13: 978-0452276994
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,926,843 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)