A quarter of a century ago, the Catholic Church surprised the world by electing its first Polish pope, 58-year-old Karol Wojtyla, known as John Paul II. The pontiff's charisma has made him a beloved figure even as he has struggled to represent and unite the disparate factions of the modern Catholic community. Published in cooperation with Der Stern, Germany's widest-selling weekly magazine, this timely book portrays the pope's complex personality and politics through texts by five internationally renowned authors, accompanied by a series of stunning photographs that survey his life and work.John Paul II's leadership has inspired both enormous respect and constant debate. His portrait as a generally modern pope-who travels widely and makes use of the latest in communication media to explore existential questions of our time-stands in contrast to his conservative views on such issues as abortion, birth control, and the ordination of women. A glorious celebration of the 25 years of his papacy, the book provides a balanced perspective on the achievements of the man considered the most popular pope in modern times. Author Bio: Heinz-Joachim Fischer is a writer for the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung in Rome. Luigi Accattoli is a journalist and author of several books on John Paul II, including When a Pope Asks Forgiveness: The Mea Culpa's of Pope John Paul II. Arthur Hertzberg, rabbi and Jewish scholar, is professor emeritus of religion at Dartmouth College and author of A Jew in America. Hansjakob Stehle is a Vatican specialist who was for many years a correspondent for the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung and Die Zeit. Marco Politi, coauthor with Carl Bernstein of His Holiness: John Paul II and the History of Our Time, contributes regularly to La Repubblica and Il Messaggero.
Categories:
- Biographies & Memoirs
- Leaders & Notable People
- Religious
- Leaders & Notable People
Publisher : Harry N. Abrams
Author : Fischer et al., Heinz Joachim
Language : English
Edition : 1
Published :2004-03-02
Number Of Pages : 216
Binding : hardcover
ISBN-10 : 0810949849
ISBN-13 : 9780810949843
Item weight : 0.66 lb
Dimensions : 0.86 in x 9.5 in x 12.58 in
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