The Pontiff In Winter
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The Pontiff In Winter
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Author : John Cornwell
language : en
Publisher: Image
Release Date : 2007-12-18
The Pontiff In Winter written by John Cornwell and has been published by Image this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-12-18 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Over more than a quarter of a century, John Paul II has firmly set his stamp on the billion-member strong Catholic Church for future generations and he has become one of the most influential political figures in the world. His key role in the downfall of communism in Europe, as well as his apologies for the Catholic Church’s treatment of Jews and to victims of the Inquisition, racism, and religious wars, won him worldwide admiration. Yet his papacy has also been marked by what many perceive as misogyny, homophobia, and ecclesiastical tyranny. Some critics suggest that his perpetuation of the Church’s traditional hierarchical paternalism contributed to pedophiliac behavior in the priesthood and encouraged superiors to sweep the crimes under the carpet. The Pontiff in Winter brings John Paul’s complex, contradictory character into sharp focus. In a bold, highly original work, John Cornwell argues that John Paul’s mystical view of history and conviction that his mission has been divinely established are central to understanding his pontificate. Focusing on the period from the eve of the millennium to the present, Cornwell shows how John Paul’s increasing sense of providential rightness profoundly influenced his reactions to turbulence in the secular world and within the Church, including the 9/11 attacks, the pedophilia scandals in the United States, the clash between Islam and Christianity, the ongoing debates over the Church’s policies regarding women, homosexuals, abortion, AIDS, and other social issues, and much more. A close, trusted observer of the Vatican, Cornwell combines eyewitness reporting with information from the best sources in and outside the pope’s inner circle. Always respectful of John Paul’s prodigious spirit and unrelenting battles for human rights and religious freedom, Cornwell raises serious questions about a system that grants lifetime power to an individual vulnerable to the vicissitudes of aging and illness. The result is a moving, elegiac portrait of John Paul in the winter of his life and a thoughtful, incisive assessment of his legacy to the Church.
The Pope In Winter
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Author : John Cornwell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
The Pope In Winter written by John Cornwell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The first biography to focus on Pope John Paul II's controversial reactions to recent crises in the Church and the global arena. In a bold and highly original work, The Pope in Winter brings John Paul's complex character into sharp focus. A veteran observer of the Vatican, Cornwell combines eyewitness reporting with impeccable sources. Respectful of John Paul's prodigious spirit and battles for human rights, Cornwell raises questions about a system that grants lifetime power to an individual vulnerable to age and illness. The result is a striking portrait of John Paul in the winter of his life and an incisive assessment of his legacy.
The Pope In Winter
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Author : John Cornwell
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2005-04-07
The Pope In Winter written by John Cornwell and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-04-07 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The Late John Paul II was portrayed by admirers as one of history's great popes. But in The Pope in Winter, leading Vatican expert John Cornwell seriously questions the workings of his papacy and points to fundamental flaws - exacerbated by age and infirmity - that have alarming consequences for both the Catholic Church's future and John Paul II's successor.
Popes Councils And Theology
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Author : Owen F. Cummings
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2021-06-15
Popes Councils And Theology written by Owen F. Cummings and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-15 with Religion categories.
Do you wish to understand something of the contemporary Catholic Church? If you do, then this book is for you. It offers a careful overview of the history of the church from the mid-nineteenth century, with Pope Pius IX, until the present day, with Pope Francis. It deals with two major councils of the church, Vatican I (1869-70) and Vatican II (1962-65). Furthermore, it provides a detailed and accurate summary of the major theological movements in the church during this period.
The Pontiff And The Prophet Volume Ii
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Author : David Francis Mahoney
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2012-04-23
The Pontiff And The Prophet Volume Ii written by David Francis Mahoney and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-04-23 with Fiction categories.
The second volume of The Pontiff and The Prophet trilogy (The City and The Wilderness) tells the story of Antonlonello (the Prophet), his escape through the northern wilderness of Norumbega, his capture, and death in the levels of Quebec. It also depicts the various aspects of life lived in the theocratic world Utopia of a far distant future. It portrays the outlawed prophetic movement called the Ekklessia, life in the slum city of Sordesium, and it tells the story of the second and third generations of Prophet followers. The novel concludes with the story of Victor Dutton and Olivia Preager in the great domed cities of Boston, Quebec, and Rome. Dutton is suspected of conspiracy in the death of the Prophet. An investigation follows that reaches into the highest levels of the Pontifi cal Utopia. A number of central characters populate this utopian trilogy - among the most important being the mysterious fi gure of Mecox. The story refl ects the internal struggles and early evolution of multiple Christianities, and the slow emergence of orthodoxy.
Last Winter In Rome
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Author : Charles Richard Weld
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1865
Last Winter In Rome written by Charles Richard Weld and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1865 with Roma (Italia) categories.
Readings For Winter Gatherings Temperance And Mothers Meetings Etc Ed By J Fleming
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Author : James Fleming
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1870
Readings For Winter Gatherings Temperance And Mothers Meetings Etc Ed By J Fleming written by James Fleming and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1870 with categories.
A Winter Journey To Rome And Back
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Author : William Evill
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1871
A Winter Journey To Rome And Back written by William Evill and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1871 with categories.
A Winter Journey To Rome And Back With An Account Of The Opening Of The Cumenical Council
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Author : William Evill
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1870
A Winter Journey To Rome And Back With An Account Of The Opening Of The Cumenical Council written by William Evill and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1870 with categories.
Summer Days And Winter Evenings
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Author : Rev. H. T. Howat
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1878
Summer Days And Winter Evenings written by Rev. H. T. Howat and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1878 with categories.