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The End And The Beginning: Pope John Paul Iithe Victory Of Freedom, The Last Years, The Legacy
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As March Gave Way To April In The Spring Of 2005 And The World Kept Vigil Outside The Apostolic Palace In Rome, The Pontificate Of Pope John Paul Ii, Then Drawing To A Poignant End, Was Already Being Described As One Of The Most Consequential In Two Millennia Of Christian History.With These Words, Worldrenowned Author And Nbc Vatican Analyst George Weigel Begins His Longawaited Sequel To The International Bestseller Witness To Hope: The Biography Of Pope John Paul Ii. More Than Ten Years In The Making, The End And The Beginning: Pope John Paul Iithe Victory Of Freedom, The Last Years, The Legacy Tells The Dramatic Story Of The Popes Battle With Communism In Light Of New And Recently Disclosed Information And Brings To A Close Weigels Landmark Portrait Of A Man Who Not Only Left An Indelible Mark On The Catholic Church, But Also Changed The Course Of World History.When He Was Elected Pope In The Fall Of 1978, Few People Had Ever Heard Of The Charismatic Karol Wojtya. But In A Very Short Time He Would Ignite A Revolution Of Conscience In His Native Poland That Would Ultimately Lead To The Collapse Of European Communism And Death Of The Soviet Union. What Even Fewer People Knew Was That The Kgb, The Polish Secret Police, And The East German Stasi Had Been Waging A Dangerous, Decadeslong War Against Wojtya And The Vatican Itself. Weigel, With Unprecedented Access To Many Sovietera Documents, Chronicles John Pauls Struggle Against The Dark Forces Of Communism.Moreover, Weigel Recounts The Tumultuous Last Years Of John Pauls Life As He Dealt With A Crippling Illness As Well As The New World Disorder And Revelations About Corruption Within The Catholic Church. Weigels Thoughtprovoking Biography Of John Paul Ii Concludes With A Probing And Passionate Assessment Of A Man Who Lived His Life As A Witness To Hope In Service To The Christian Ideals He Embraced.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The End and the Beginning' by George Weigel? A: 'The End and the Beginning' primarily focuses on the life and legacy of Pope John Paul II, detailing his battle against communism and the impact he had on the Catholic Church and world history.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 590 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The End and the Beginning' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on November 1, 2011.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The End and the Beginning'? A: The author is George Weigel, who is a Senior Fellow at the John M. Olin Chair in Religion and American Democracy.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in religious history? A: Yes, this book is particularly suitable for readers interested in religious history, especially the role of the Catholic Church during the fall of communism in Europe.
- Q: Does the book include personal insights into Pope John Paul II's life? A: Yes, it includes personal insights and accounts of Pope John Paul II's struggles, particularly during his last years and his battle with illness.
- Q: Are there any notable themes discussed in this biography? A: Notable themes include the fight against totalitarianism, the role of faith in public life, and the internal challenges faced by the Catholic Church.
- Q: Can this book be considered a sequel to any other work? A: Yes, it is a sequel to George Weigel's earlier work, 'Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II'.
- Q: What insights does the author provide about the Vatican's involvement during the Cold War? A: The author provides unprecedented access to Soviet-era documents to chronicle the Vatican's involvement and strategies against communism, highlighting the KGB's opposition to Pope John Paul II.