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Title: Crossing the Threshold of Hope by Pope John Paul II ISBN: 0-679-76561-1 Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Pub. Date: 01 September, 1995 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.62 (16 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: On the Eve of Easter 1998- Be Not Afraid- says the Pope!
Comment: This is the best little book on theology one could ever hope to read- Catholic or Protestant. Vittorio Messori (think of him as the Larry King of Italian television) poses the questions and the Pope responds in his own script! It was supposed to be a television interview. The theme is pure and simple and so right-BE NOT AFRAID. From Christmas mystery to Good Friday tragedy to Easter joy, be not afraid- God is there- with us. The first chapter is almost humorous. Vittorio says to the Pope, 'Some people are nervous about you calling yourself the 'Vicar of Christ''. Says the Pope,in so many words, 'Don't worry about it-be not afraid- look at the big picture- trust God- He will see you through'. The whole thing is done with humility and compassion.
Rating: 5
Summary: Pretty good, for a Pope!
Comment: As a non-Catholic Christian, I was happy to find that I agree with most of this book. (Apart from the "Mother of God" chapter.) I was impressed by the intelligence, simplicity, and balance with which Pope John-Paul presented his ideas. It seemed to me that the pope must be aware of the ideas of great Christian thinkers like Lewis, Chesterton, and Pascal, and shares the same ability to express deep truths in terms that are easy to understand.
Some Buddhists, like Thich Nhat Hanh, have complained about the Pope's view of other religions. Thich actually rebuked the Pope for misunderstanding Christianity by calling Jesus "the only mediator between God and man!" Non-Christians should realize that, in this case, the Pope is only quoting Scripture. And as he also noted, Christianity "rejects nothing that is true and holy in these religions." My own research is into what the Pope calls "semina Verbi," seeds of truth, in pre-Christian cultures, (especially Asian) and I thought his approach was fair. Of course he talks about many issues in this book: the fall of communism, abortion, the status of women, salvation, the existence of God. . . and does not go into any in great detail. It is an excellent book to read for an overall understanding of Catholic Christianity and the thinking of one very thoughtful Catholic in particular.
author, Jesus and the Religions of Man
Rating: 5
Summary: Beautiful book
Comment: What a beautiful book! This book, I should point out, is intended for Catholics, but, as many reviewers have attested to, non-Catholics can get something out of it as well. The book is set-up in a question-and-answer format. Each of the Pope's answers is a gem of wisdom and spirituality.
The answers are philosophical, intellectual renderings of the Pope's teachings. They are an outstretched hand to the modern world, offering the love of Christ and his Church to every human being. The tone is one of joy, hope, and courage. He covers the issues of atheism, triumphalism, abortion, the death penalty, ecumenism, and human rights ( to give a few examples).
Some are angered by the Pope's answer on Buddhism, but I fail to see what they find offensive. The Pope explains the major differences between the religions. He puts to rest the notion that Buddhist mysticism and Christian mysticism are compatible. He doesn't say that Buddhism is from Satan or that Buddhism is devoid of any truth. In fact, John Paul acknowledges that most religions contain much truth. The Pope exhorts us to celebrate what we have in common.
Enjoy!
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Title: The Way to Christ : Spiritual Exercises by Pope John Paul II ISBN: 0060642165 Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco Pub. Date: 07 October, 1994 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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Title: Pope John Paul II: In My Own Words by Pope John Paul II ISBN: 0517220849 Publisher: Gramercy Books Pub. Date: 01 September, 2002 List Price(USD): $4.99 |
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Title: Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II by George Weigel ISBN: 0060932864 Publisher: Perennial Pub. Date: 10 April, 2001 List Price(USD): $20.00 |
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Title: Love and Responsibility by Karol Wojtyla, H.T. Willetts ISBN: 0898704456 Publisher: Ignatius Press Pub. Date: 01 April, 1993 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Catechism of the Catholic Church by U.S. Catholic Church ISBN: 0385479670 Publisher: Image Pub. Date: 01 March, 1995 List Price(USD): $8.99 |
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