Review
The nature of the relationship between Christian faith and social justice continues to challenge contemporary theological reflection. This study examines Pope John Paul II's understanding of the principle, first formulated in the 1971 Synod document Justice in the World, that action for social justice is an essential part of the gospel. It clearly demonstrates that John Paul's teaching on faith and social justice is rooted in his philosophical and theological anthropology, specifically his emphasis an "the person revealed in action." This study highlights the unique contribution of John Paul's vision of the person to Catholic social teaching in general and to the relationship between faith and social justice in particular. --The publisher, Peter Lang Publishing
From the Publisher
"By showing the consistency between the philosophical and theological vision of Karol Wojtyla/ John Paul II, Gerard Beigel has made a significant contribution to modern efforts to link faith and social action, person and community, efficacious activity and mercy. Basing himself on the four key concepts of dignity, truth, love/mercy and freedom, Beigel indicates how the teaching of John Paul II points to the nature of true social concern. It must be a bilateral movement which mutually enhances the capacity for divine life in those who receive by giving and those who give by receiving. This is a competent and helpful study." -- Rev. Francis Martin, John Paul II Institute for Studies in Marriage and Family, Washington, D.C.
