The Gospel of Life (Evangelium Vitae) (Paperback)

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Reaffirming the "greatness and inestimable value of human life," Pope John Paul II discusses in this encyclical letter the present-day legal, ethical, and moral threats to life.

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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Latin --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 196 pages
• Publisher: USCCB Publishing (May 5, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555863167
• ISBN-13: 978-1555863166
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #353,875 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best treatise on the sanctity of human life ever written, October 26, 2001

By	Brian K Seeley (Lockport, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Gospel of Life (Evangelium Vitae) (Paperback)

Let me just say that I love this document. I read it with a highlighter in hand just so I could highlight every beautiful line--there are many. Never have I seen the Catholic standpoint on abortion, euthanasia, and capital punishment so succinctly and beautifully presented. This book is a must read for all Christians of all denominations. I can't begin to convey how great and life changing this book is--even if you already agree with everything in it about the present culture of death in the modern world. Pope John Paul shows himself to not only be an adept moral and theological thinker, but somewhat of a poet as well.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Evangilum Vitae - Very Informative, May 11, 2000

By	J. Tompkins - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Gospel of Life (Evangelium Vitae) (Paperback)

The Gospel of Life is very informative, covering issues from fetal tissue research to abortion to euthanasia. It states clearly and concisely the Catholic Church's teachings on many of the life issues, and is helpful for understanding the reasoning behind them. Occasionally the wording makes it difficult to follow, but its message comes across loud and clear. Informative for Catholics and those of other religions alike.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great, April 26, 2009

By	Carla Piolata - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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