The Surprising Pope
Understanding the Thought of John Paul II
The Surprising Pope
Understanding the Thought of John Paul II
Description
On the wave of Pope John Paul II's recent extraordinary journeys to places such as Cuba and Israel comes this new, accessible survey of his teachings from one of his closest associates. Father Maciej Zieba, a Pole who came back to Catholicism after studies in physics and activist efforts with Solidarnosc, was ordained as a Dominican priest. Young, media-savvy, and down-to-earth as well as erudite and profound, Father Zieba has become known in Poland as an engaging interpreter of the Pope's teachings.
Published here in English are eleven "conversations"-originally interviews conducted for a series of programs on Polish television-on the most important points of John Paul II's teachings. Journalist Adam Pawlowicz represents the reader in dialogue with Zieba, who not only clarifies these teachings but also confronts contemporary critiques. Tackling such complex issues as freedom, democracy, ecumenicalism, and sexuality with grace and equanimity, The Surprising Pope is a major contribution to our understanding of the papacy of John Paul II.
Table of Contents
Chapter 2 An Explanation and an Invitation
Chapter 3 Stereotypes
Chapter 4 Be Not Afraid!
Chapter 5 Reading History
Chapter 6 Place Demands on Yourself
Chapter 7 The Lessons of Solidarity
Chapter 8 The Test of Freedom
Chapter 9 Democracy and the Church
Chapter 10 The Christian in the Free Market
Chapter 11 Sex and the Church
Chapter 12 Our Brothers and Sisters: Reflections on Ecumensim
Chapter 13 The Church and the Contemporary World
Chapter 14 Epilogue: Time: God's Expression
Chapter 15 Concluding Notes: Diary of a Polish Priest
Product details
| Published | 02 Aug 2000 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 272 |
| ISBN | 9780739161494 |
| Imprint | Lexington Books |
| Series | Religion, Politics, and Society in the New Millennium |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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