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According to Pope John Paul II, if we live according to the true meaning of our sexuality, we "fulfill the very meaning of [our] being and existence." The human body is a "theology" because it is meant to be a sign of God's own life and love in the world. With clarity and precision, Christopher West unpacks John Paul II's Theology of the Body, translating it into a language everyone can understand.

Theology of the Body for Beginners explores the profound interconnections between sex and the deepest questions of human existence, including:

What is the meaning of life?
Why did God create us male and female?
How do we attain true happiness on earth?
What kind of joys await us in heaven?
Why is there evil in the world and how do we overcome it?
How can we experience the love we long for in the depth of our hearts?

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Christopher West is widely recognized for his work popularizing John Paul II's theology of the body. His books (Good News About Sex & Marriage and Theology of the Body Explained), extensive lecturing, and numerous tapes have sparked an international groundswell of interest in the subject. Christopher teaches the theology of the body at St. John Vianney Seminary in Denver, the Institute of Priestly Formation in Omaha, and at the John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family in Melbourne, Australia. He and his wife Wendy live in Pennsylvania with their three children.

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  • Paperback: 164 pages
  • Publisher: Ascension Press (April 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1932645349
  • ISBN-13: 978-1932645347
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #66,152 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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spousal analogy, nuptial meaning, celibacy for the kingdom, marital spirituality, celibate vocation, eternal exchange, supreme calling, sincere gift, new evangelization, celibate person, fruitful love, spousal love
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John Paul, Holy Spirit, Humanae Vitae, The Entrance of the Fig Leaves, Theology of the Body, Liberating Sexual Morality, Christian Marriage, Imaging Christ's Union, Marriage Made, The Ressurection of the Body, Jesus Christ, Song of Songs, Latin Church, Catholic Church, Spirit of the Lord, Pope Paul, Old Testament
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69 of 70 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good basic explanation, August 30, 2004
By Susan Ross (Augusta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This book illustrates one of the reasons I have come to respect Christopher West so much. He has the gift of making this beautiful teaching from John Paul II accessible to the common person. I have read John Paul's original audiences and West's Theology of the Body explained, as well as several other books on this topic. For a simple, easy to read explanation that includes a fair attempt to convey all the important points, this is the best I have read so far. It has a very useful glossary at the end of the book that provides helpful definitions which also serve as summary points for the chapters, as well as a resource section to help with further study. I plan to use this book as a textbook to teach upper high school students this material.
If you are looking for an more in-depth explanation of the Theology of the Body, I would recommend West's TOTB Explained.
I like it better than West's Good News about Sex and Marriage, because it gives a more well-rounded explanation of the other issues covered by John Paul's original talks. It is not so narrowly focused on marriage and sexuality.
I think TOTB for Beginners is a good general introduction to the topic, and the best book to buy if you are looking for something simple and easy to digest.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Theology of the Body: Everyone in the world should read this book!, August 2, 2005
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Do you want to know how to love and be really loved by your spouse or future spouse? How does your body relate to that? What is sex for? Why did God make it? Believe it or not, the Church says that sex is a good thing - a really good thing - if it's done the way God intended it. Read this book (especially with your spouse or potential future spouse) to strengthen your relationship and/or understand what the Church teaches. Christopher West does an amazing job of describing John Paul II's teaching on human sexuality! Like my title says, I think everyone in the world should read this book. If people could understand the REAL way to have sex and how to fully express themselves, our world would be a better place.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A great tool for understanding the true meaning of your body!, November 9, 2006
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Christopher West does a wonderful job explaining the "Theology of the Body" in terms that are easy to understand while still capturing the reverence and gravity of a concept revealed through Pope John Paul II. We live in an age of instant gratification and utilitarianism; this book is a helpful tool for exposing what God has always intended for humanity.
This book is a great start in educating yourself on Theology of the Body.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Deep Teaching Made Simple
This book has helped me to understand some of the awesome concepts that Pope John Paul II has taught in his Theology of the Body. Read more
Published 1 month ago by M. Guza

5.0 out of 5 stars Spirit good, body good too
This is a very easy to understand explanation of the theology of the body. Christopher West is an amazing speaker and writer, and has thankfully studied this topic in-depth. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Luna

5.0 out of 5 stars Theology of the Body
Easy to understand summary of teachings of Pope John Paul II. Every parent of teenagers, teacher of teenagers, teenagers, married and un-married people should read.
Published 8 months ago by H. Villalpando

5.0 out of 5 stars TOB unlocked
Finally a book that explains TOB! Chris West has an amazing gift in unpacking the secrets of TOB. Highly recommend to all those seeking to understand the great gift that is TOB... Read more
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Excellent condensation of John Paul II's talks on Theology of the Body. I've read the translation of John Paul's talks (Man and Woman He Created Them) and this book is definitely... Read more
Published 15 months ago by William G. Bledsoe

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellently written.
Suggested reading for anyone wanting to know the real meaning of sex. What is the real drive?
Published 17 months ago by Seeker of Truth

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you Christopher.
Great introduction to the theology of the body. The first chapter is especially engaging. This is an easy read, presumably much easier than West's 500 page commentary on the... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Bobby Bambino

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book ever!
This book opened my eyes and and is must-read for everyone.
This takes you to the very core of the meaning of life. Read more
Published on September 2, 2008 by A. Silverio

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully simple
This is a beautifully simple explanation of John Paul II's Theology of the Body. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting a clear and easy-to-understand introduction to the... Read more
Published on June 16, 2008 by Ellen Gable Hrkach

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