Beschreibung:
An indispensable book on the important themes present in John Paul II's theology.Pope Benedict XVI has written: "I consider it my essential and personal mission not so much to produce many new documents but to see to it that John Paul's documents are assimilated, because they are a very rich treasure, the authentic interpretation of Vatican II." This volume responds to that challenge in helping readers and students to understand the important themes in John Paul II's theology, which is crucial because his influence is already as great as that of almost any other Pope, and his teachings and writings need to be studied carefully by Christians of all denominations. John Paul II's writings were prolific, covering topics as important as ethics, politics, theology, and comparative religion as well as a number of philosophical works published before he became Pope.
Preface Participants in the Conference 1 John Paul II and the Development of Doctrine Gerald O'Collins, s.j. 2 John Paul II: the Man and his Ideas Edward Stourton 3 John Paul II and Hans Urs von Balthasar Brendan Leahy 4 John Paul II and his Ecclesiology John McDade, s.j. Response: Philip Endean, s.j. 5 John Paul II and Moral Theology David Jones 6 The Legacy of Pope John Paul II: Ecumenical Dialogue Archbishop Kevin McDonald Response: Bishop Christopher Hill 7 John Paul II and Lutherans: Actions and Reactions Jared Wicks, s.j. 8 John Paul II and Islam Christian Troll, s.j. Response: Simonetta Calderini 9 John Paul II and Catholic-Jewish Dialogue Margaret Shepherd, n.d.s. 10 Mohammed - Prophet for Christians also? Christian W. Troll, s.j. Index of Names