The splendor of faith: the theological vision of Pope John Paul II

From the only American theologian ever to be honored as cardinal, the definitive book on the thought of the most influential pope of the modern era-now thoroughly revised and updated. Karol Wojtyla As A Theologian -- The Triune God, Creation, Holy Spirit -- Christology And Mariology -- The Church And Evangelization -- Office And Teaching In The Church -- Priesthood And Consecrated Life -- Suffering, Sin, And Penance -- Laity, Family, Status Of Women -- Theology Of Culture -- Economic And Social Order -- The Free Person In A Free Society -- Ecumenism And The Religions -- Eschatology And History. Avery Dulles. A Herder & Herder Book. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes. To understand the Pope's life, you need to understand the rich thought that shaped his life. An in-depth and comprehensive study of the theology of Pope John Paul II by the first American theologian ever to be named a cardinal.