Legacy of John Paul II

I consider it my essential and personal mission not so much to produce many new documents but to see to it that [John Paul II’s] documents are assimilated, because they are a very rich treasure, the authentic interpretation of Vatican II - Pope Benedict XVI. Contributors include:   Edward Stourton Brendan Leahy John McDade S.J. Philip Endean S.J. David Jones Archbishop Kevin McDonald Bishop Christopher Hill Jared Wicks S.J. Christian Troll S.J. Simonetta Calderini Margaret Shepherd N.D.S. Christian W. Troll SJ   The Legacy of John Paul II responds to that challenge in helping readers and students to come to grips with the important themes in John Paul II’s theology. This is important as 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 as prolific as his canonisations were vigorous. They range from topics as important as ethics, politics, theology and comparative religion. He published a number of philosophical books before becoming Pope. All of this is covered in this indispensable book.