Broken families, abortion, AIDS, Internet pornography, sexual abuse scandals, homosexual marriage, our Church and our world are in the midst of a profound sexual crisis. Is there a way out? For such a time as this have we been given Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body. Based on the words of Jesus, John Paul II's famous reflections on the body and sex take us to the root of the modern crisis and chart the path to an authentic sexual liberation. Yet the Pope's dense scholarship often intimidates the average person. In his book, Theology of the Body Explained, Christopher West offered a more detailed, six-hundred page commentary on John Paul II's Theology of the Body. Here, he provides a short and popular summary of the Pope's revolutionary teaching. What is the meaning of life? Why did God create us male and female? Why is there evil in the world and how do we overcome it? How do we attain true happiness on earth? What kind of joys await us in heaven? How can we experience the love we long for in the depth of our hearts? The first edition of Theology of the Body for Beginners (2004) quickly became an international best-seller. This freshly revised and expanded edition is based on Dr. Michael Waldstein's much improved translation of John Paul II's catechesis. New for this edition: All quotations have been updated with the new translation. Key insights discovered through Dr. Waldstein's access to the John Paul II archives have been incorporated. The outline of the text has been substantially reorganized to reflect the newly discovered outline of John Paul's original manuscript. John Paul's hidden and previously untranslated addresses are summarized.
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First, came Pope John Paul II's writings and Wednesday Audiences which he entitled, "Man and Woman He Created Them".
Second, was Dr. Michael Waldstein's translation, "Man and Woman He Created Them; A Theology of the Body."
Third, Christopher West's "Theology of the Body Explained: A Commentary on John Paul II's Man and Woman He Created Them."
Fourth, is the present work by Christopher West: "Theology of the Body for Beginners."
John Paul's dense theological tome is a difficult read which Christopher West does a nice job of making more accessible. This work 'for beginners' is the gateway which whets the appetite for the deeper, more thorough presentations.
Mr. West's presentation is organized and entertaining. It is also powerful in its ability to motivate change in your life.
Second, was Dr. Michael Waldstein's translation, "Man and Woman He Created Them; A Theology of the Body."
Third, Christopher West's "Theology of the Body Explained: A Commentary on John Paul II's Man and Woman He Created Them."
Fourth, is the present work by Christopher West: "Theology of the Body for Beginners."
John Paul's dense theological tome is a difficult read which Christopher West does a nice job of making more accessible. This work 'for beginners' is the gateway which whets the appetite for the deeper, more thorough presentations.
Mr. West's presentation is organized and entertaining. It is also powerful in its ability to motivate change in your life.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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This book is an absolute must read for anyone who struggles to understand sexuality and why God created us man and woman.
Your jaw will drop more than once as the book unfolds the true meaning of our sexuality.
Your jaw will drop more than once as the book unfolds the true meaning of our sexuality.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Christopher West presents an easy way to grasp this profound topic: "The Theology of the Body" by Pope John Paul II. In our day, with all the sexual problems we encounter personally, and in the world around us, "The Theology of the Body" is a beacon of hope for us. We can be the wonderful, besutiful, sexual, chaste beings that God created us ro be.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Very insteresting!
Usually I don't write reviews, but this one deserves. It is a very special book that bring to us the the very fresh ideas from a fresh pope during the early 80s - John Paul II. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Carlos Lobo
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Should be required Reading
It's a great book! I haven't finished it all the way through yet, but West does a great job of simplifying TOB. It's a good read. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Rachael
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Great
It helps to put everything in a different perspective and realize that God loves us and wants our love too.
Published 1 month ago by rob rydell
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Great place to start
I started reading the English translation for Theology of the Body (TOB) and the read was slow because of the complexity of the material. Read more
Published 2 months ago by GaryS
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Very readable and transformative
The author really captures Pope John Paul II challenge to all of us to change our attitudes about sex and the body. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Paul Shupe
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Good information
I am not yet through this entire book but the theology of the body is such an important topic to Christians today and is an area of much debate and mis-understanding. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Papa Z
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Excellent reading
Met the author at World Youth Day in Sydney 2008 and again in Madrid 2011. Dynamic and truly loves our Lord and helps us understand the writings of Pope John Paul II. Read more
Published 4 months ago by George Harris
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This was a gift for my Grandchild.
Sorry what it contains but it came in time for Christmas and made a great hit with my Grandchild who wanted it for the college study.
Published 4 months ago by wyhomegeorge
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Not really "for beginners"
tough subject. Christopher West handled it very well. It takes some deep thought and study to get through this book.
Published 5 months ago by Deborah West
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Awesome
Responds to many doubts any Catholic has. It has enabled me to understand many things that priests tried to teach me through easy to read language and understandable examples.
Published 8 months ago by Mariana
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