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Insightful biography of a complex, influential Pope.
If you're intrigued by religious history or simply want to understand more about one of the key figures in modern Catholicism, "The Pontiff in Winter" could be quite riveting. John Cornwell offers a balanced examination of Pope John Paul II's tenure, acknowledging both his historic impact and the controversies that marked his papacy. This book might give you a deeper perspective on a man who has shaped global faith and politics in recent decades.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780385514842
Authors:
John Cornwell
Publisher: Doubleday
Date of Publication: 2004-11-02
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.75
(rated by 110 readers)
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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
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Insightful biography of a complex, influential Pope.
If you're intrigued by religious history or simply want to understand more about one of the key figures in modern Catholicism, "The Pontiff in Winter" could be quite riveting. John Cornwell offers a balanced examination of Pope John Paul II's tenure, acknowledging both his historic impact and the controversies that marked his papacy. This book might give you a deeper perspective on a man who has shaped global faith and politics in recent decades.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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