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Faith and Social Justice in the Teaching of Pope John Paul II

by Gerard Beigel (Author)
©1997 Others 176 Pages
Series: American University Studies , Volume 191

Summary

The nature of the relationship between Christian faith and social justice continues to challenge contemporary theological reflection. This study examines Pope John Paul II's understanding of the principle, first formulated in the 1971 Synod document Justice in the World, that action for social justice is an essential part of the gospel. It clearly demonstrates that John Paul's teaching on faith and social justice is rooted in his philosophical and theological anthropology, specifically his emphasis on «the person revealed in action». This study highlights the unique contribution of John Paul's vision of the person to Catholic social teaching in general and to the relationship between faith and social justice in particular.

Details

Pages
176
Publication Year
1997
ISBN (Hardcover)
9780820430904
Language
English
Keywords
principle Synod gospel anthropology
Published
New York, Bern, Berlin, Frankfurt/M., Paris, Wien, 1997. 176 pp.

Biographical notes

Gerard Beigel (Author)

The Author: Gerard Beigel is a priest of the Diocese of Oakland, California. He is currently working in Hispanic ministry in his diocese and teaches part-time at St. Patrick's seminary in Menlo Park. He received his S.T.D. in Moral Theology from the Catholic University of America.

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