John Paul II for dummies
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John Paul II for dummies
（--For dummies）
Wiley, c2006
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John Paul the Second for dummies
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Description
The first Polish Pope, John Paul II, was a thinker and a leader whose religious convictions defined a new approach toward world politics--and changed the course of history. When he died on April 2, 2005, millions around the world mourned his passing. No other person in recent history has had such a tremendous display of respect and honor. The fact that so many non-Catholics honored this man attests to his effect on the world--and not just within his own religion. Now, you can get to know the man behind the papacy and appreciate his remarkable achievements. John Paul II For Dummies is a friendly, plain-English guide to the life and legacy of one of the world's most beloved religious leaders. You'll discover: * The Pope's influences * His personal struggles * How he impacted the Church * His approach to world politics * The ways he spread his message
Table of Contents
Foreword. Introduction. Part I: Getting to Know John Paul II. Chapter 1: John Paul II: A Man for All Seasons. Chapter 2: Looking at the Landscape of JP2's Life. Chapter 3: Discovering the Man Who Would Be Pope. Chapter 4: Identifying Early Influences in John Paul II's Life. Chapter 5: Building the Foundation of His Thinking and Reasoning. Part II: Continuing the Legacy of Others and the Traditions of the Church. Chapter 6: Tracing John Paul II's Career. Chapter 7: Continuing the Council: Understanding Vatican II. Chapter 8: Holding the Line: Reinforcing Church Values, Teachings, and Traditions. Chapter 9: Defending a Civilization of Life versus a Culture of Death. Part III: Putting His Unique Stamp on the Papacy. Chapter 10: Keeping Up to Date: Moving the Catholic Church into the Modern Era. Chapter 11: Internationalizing the Church: Making It "Catholic." Chapter 12: Building Bridges: Reaching Out to Other Religions. Chapter 13: Slaying the Dragon: Helping to Defeat the Evil Empire. Chapter 14: Sanctifying the Saints and Saintly of the World. Chapter 15: Giving Hope to the Young: World Youth Day. Part IV: Embracing Modernity and Looking to the Future. Chapter 16: The Epic Visits of a Traveling Pope. Chapter 17: A Media-Savvy Pope. Chapter 18: Exploring Sainthood. Chapter 19: Concerning the Future of the Papacy. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 20: Ten (Or So) Reasons That Pope John Paul II Was Truly the "People's Pope." Chapter 21: Ten Fun Facts about Pope John Paul II. Chapter 22: Ten Important Papal Encyclicals of John Paul II. Chapter 23: Ten Notable Beatifications and Canonizations of Pope John Paul II. Part VI: Appendixes. Appendix A: A Brief Chronology of Pope John Paul II's Life and Times. Appendix B: Travel Itinerary for John Paul II's Papacy. Index.
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