{"product_id":"theology-of-the-body-in-simple-language-paperback","title":"Theology of the Body in Simple Language - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePhilokalia Books\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePope John Paul  II\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This fully ecumenical understanding of sexuality is less about following the rules than about discovering the freedom of living in truth.\" -\u003ci\u003eFirst Things\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn September of 1979, about a year after becoming pope, John Paul II began a series of reflections on love, sexuality, and the human person. These 15-minute talks, which continued for several years, became known collectively as the \"Theology of the Body.\" This book paraphrases 86 of Pope John Paul II's talks in easy-to-understand English. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An absolute 'must have' for Catholic Studies reference and resource shelves.\" \u003ci\u003e-Midwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Masterfully distills the essence of the pope's talks.\" -\u003ci\u003eNational Catholic Register \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Succeeds in bringing papal teaching on the body within the reach of the average reader.\"-\u003ci\u003eThe British Columbia Catholic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 198\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.45 x 8 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 11, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42118834487431,"sku":"9781442141049","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/10b5c11c06c51c4bad868f135b2ab8f2.webp?v=1732536704","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/theology-of-the-body-in-simple-language-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}