Paul VI: The First Modern Pope
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (922 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0809153874 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 768 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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From Publishers Weekly In this scrupulous, densely detailed biography, veteran Vatican reporter Hebblethwaite ( John XXIII ) convincingly portrays Paul VI, pontiff from 1963 to 1978, as thoughtfully and judiciously engaged with the political, social and religious issues of the day. Photos not seen by PW. Observing that many people, including Pope John Paul II, now criticize Paul VI, the author ably--though at too great length--defends his pontificate. Paul VI, the author argues, had a more nuanced view of ethics than was suggested by the "Pope Bans Pill" headlines that summarized his 1968 encyclical letter on birth control, Humanae Vitae. As pope, Paul VI traveled the world, becoming the first pope to visit the U.S. and Africa; he committed the Church to working with the United Nations and was the first pope to take part in an ecumenical service. Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. . Th
"enjoyable and informative read" according to Ronald B. Although I am only 1/enjoyable and informative read Although I am only 1/3 through at this time, I am finding this book to be a very enjoyable and informative read. I've often wondered about what was behind the intellectual look of this bespectacled man of God, and Hebblethwaite's book is giving me an encouraging and inspiring look into his experience, values, and personality. I've only just reached the 1950s, so am looking forward to the remainder of the journey.. through at this time, I am finding this book to be a very enjoyable and informative read. I've often wondered about what was behind the intellectual look of this bespectacled man of God, and Hebblethwaite's book is giving me an encouraging and inspiring look into his experience, values, and personality. I've only just reached the 1950s, so am looking forward to the remainder of the journey.. A Modernist Pope! The book is an interesting topic for me and was at a price I could easily afford. Looking forward to a good read and to getting more knowledge about the man from someone who was close enough to him to provide some answers as to what drove him to initiate the destruction of the Church.. "Author intrusion takes gravitas from the magisterial legacy of an important pontiff" according to Die Falknerin. Any biography reveals the biases and personality of the author, and this one is no exception.Others have written excellent, well-informed reviews of this book. It is indeed a magisterial work, and an important one, from a man whom many continue to call "il vaticano straordinario."What I have a problem with is the "author intrusion" which taints the gravitas of the work throughout. I very much dislike the style of writing as well.Having enjoyed the
A thoughtful, highly acclaimed biography of Giovanni Battista Montini, Paul VI, which sheds light on and powerfully underscores the personal and ecclesial sides of a man who brought modernity to the church.