The Encyclicals of John Paul II: An Introduction and Commentary
Pope John Paul II was the second longest serving pope in history and the longest serving pope of the last century. His presence was influential not only to Catholics, but also throughout the world. The Encyclicals of John Paul II is the first book to focus in depth on the pope’s fourteen encyclicals, through which he communicated many of the key themes of his papacy.

The first part of the book includes helpful background information—a brief biographical sketch of John Paul II’s life, his intellectual formation, and central theological themes of his papacy, including some of the major controversies of the 20th century. The first section of the book also provides invaluable background on the nature of an encyclical, including the history of this papal document.

The second part of the book provides a thorough commentary on these encyclicals. The encyclicals are grouped by theme, introduced individually, and analyzed to trace broad themes through John Paul II’s work and theology. The Encyclicals of John Paul II provides an important discussion of these key documents from John Paul II’s papacy.
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The Encyclicals of John Paul II: An Introduction and Commentary
Pope John Paul II was the second longest serving pope in history and the longest serving pope of the last century. His presence was influential not only to Catholics, but also throughout the world. The Encyclicals of John Paul II is the first book to focus in depth on the pope’s fourteen encyclicals, through which he communicated many of the key themes of his papacy.

The first part of the book includes helpful background information—a brief biographical sketch of John Paul II’s life, his intellectual formation, and central theological themes of his papacy, including some of the major controversies of the 20th century. The first section of the book also provides invaluable background on the nature of an encyclical, including the history of this papal document.

The second part of the book provides a thorough commentary on these encyclicals. The encyclicals are grouped by theme, introduced individually, and analyzed to trace broad themes through John Paul II’s work and theology. The Encyclicals of John Paul II provides an important discussion of these key documents from John Paul II’s papacy.
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The Encyclicals of John Paul II: An Introduction and Commentary

The Encyclicals of John Paul II: An Introduction and Commentary

by Richard A. Spinello
The Encyclicals of John Paul II: An Introduction and Commentary

The Encyclicals of John Paul II: An Introduction and Commentary

by Richard A. Spinello

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Overview

Pope John Paul II was the second longest serving pope in history and the longest serving pope of the last century. His presence was influential not only to Catholics, but also throughout the world. The Encyclicals of John Paul II is the first book to focus in depth on the pope’s fourteen encyclicals, through which he communicated many of the key themes of his papacy.

The first part of the book includes helpful background information—a brief biographical sketch of John Paul II’s life, his intellectual formation, and central theological themes of his papacy, including some of the major controversies of the 20th century. The first section of the book also provides invaluable background on the nature of an encyclical, including the history of this papal document.

The second part of the book provides a thorough commentary on these encyclicals. The encyclicals are grouped by theme, introduced individually, and analyzed to trace broad themes through John Paul II’s work and theology. The Encyclicals of John Paul II provides an important discussion of these key documents from John Paul II’s papacy.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781442219427
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 09/28/2012
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 266
File size: 3 MB

About the Author

Richard Spinello is associate research professor at Boston College. He is the author of The Genius of John Paul II: The Great Pope’s Moral Wisdom.

Table of Contents

Preface

1: Pope John Paul II: Priest, Philosopher, Theologian
2: The Pre-Papal Writings
3: Papal Encyclicals: Pronouncements to the Faithful
4: God and Man: The Trinitarian Encyclicals
5: Mother of the Redeemer
6: Work, Solidarity, and Free Markets: The Social Encyclicals
7: Faith and Reason
8: The Moral Life
9: The Pastoral Encyclicals
10: The Church and the Eucharist
11: Epilogue

Bibliography
Index
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