Status
Available
Collection
Publication
Pauline Books & Media (2006), Edition: Second Printing, 768 pages
Description
Internationally renowned Biblical scholar Michael Waldstein offers a new critical translation of Pope John Paul II's talks on the Theology of the Body, presenting his magnificent vision of the human person with meticulous scholarship and profound insight. A Preface by Cardinal Sch nborn, a Foreword by Christopher West, a comprehensive index of words and phrases, a Scriptural index, and a reference table for other versions of the papal texts are included. Recipient of a CPA Award
User reviews
LibraryThing member laudemgloriae
Awesome... It's like having a bible study with the Pope on the meaning of man, of his corporality and his vocation to love and be loved. The depth that he penetrates the scriptures to show the dignity of the body is amazing. The truth of it just resonates... I could read it again and again, and I
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think I would always discover more. The translation itself is clear, conveys the intent of the original language very, very well. The introduction alone is awesome. It also contains a few addresses on Tobit and the Song of Songs that were omitted originally, and I think those were the most awesome ones! Show Less
Physical description
9.2 inches
ISBN
0819874213 / 9780819874214
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