{"product_id":"eight-popes-and-the-crisis-of-modernity-paperback","title":"Eight Popes and the Crisis of Modernity - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRussell Shaw\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssaults on the dignity and rights of the human person have been central to the ongoing crisis of the modern era in the last hundred years. This book takes a searching look at the roots of this problem and the various approaches to it by the eight men who led the Catholic Church in the twentieth century, from Pope St. Pius X and his crusade against Modernism to Pope St. John Paul II and his appeal for a renewed rapprochement between faith and reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThus it offers a distinctive, illuminating interpretation of recent world events viewed through the lens of an ancient institution, the papacy, a key champion of human rights under attack in modern times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fascinating story is told through short profiles of the eight popes combining crucial, often little known, facts about each by an author who is a veteran observer of Church affairs, a former top official of the conference of bishops of the USA, and consultant to the Vatican. It is written clearly and simply, but with carefully documented precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA special feature are the substantial excerpts from the writ- ings of the popes that give important insights into their personalities and thinking. It also includes a useful overview of the Second Vatican Council (1962-65) and its pivotal role in reshaping the Catholic Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEight Popes and the Crisis of Modernity\u003c\/i\u003e contains judgments that will be challenged by partisans of both liberal and conservative ideological persuasions. But serious and open-minded readers, Catholics and non-Catholics alike, will find it an informative, timely, and inspiring guide to understanding many central events and issues of our times, while students of Church history will find it indispensable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRussell Shaw\u003c\/b\u003e is a widely published author and journalist who has written over twenty books, including \u003ci\u003eAmerican Church\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNothing to Hide: Secrecy, Communication, and Communion\u003c\/i\u003e in the Catholic Church. For 18 years, Shaw directed media relations for the National Conference of Catholic Bishops and the United States Catholic Conference. From 1987 to 1997 he oversaw media relations for the Knights of Columbus. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 7.9 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 20, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42164248084615,"sku":"9781621643401","price":17.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/75ae8b2c3413757af9459c3339ffe167.webp?v=1733304146","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/eight-popes-and-the-crisis-of-modernity-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}