{"product_id":"2026100004974-secondhand-the-church-the-state-and-society-in-the-thought-of-john-paul-ii","title":"The Church, The State And Society In The Thought Of John Paul Ii","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rigorous work of political theology and Catholic social thought, this scholarly volume presents a systematic examination of how Pope John Paul II understood the relationship between religious authority, civil governance, and the broader human community. Drawing on the papal writings, encyclicals, and public addresses of Karol Wojtyła, James V. Schall, S.J., argues that John Paul II's vision was not merely ecclesiastical but profoundly philosophical, rooted in a personalist anthropology that challenged both Marxist collectivism and liberal individualism. Schall illustrates how the Pope's thought positioned the Church as a moral witness within the public square—neither subordinate to the state nor indifferent to its workings—while insisting that authentic human freedom is inseparable from transcendent truth. Written with the precision of a trained Jesuit philosopher, the analysis details the theological foundations that informed John Paul II's interventions on human rights, economic justice, and the dignity of the person. The result is an indispensable resource for students of Catholic social teaching, political philosophy, and the intellectual legacy of one of the twentieth century's most consequential religious figures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887946313947,"sku":"2026100004974-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/93815a4d-d069-42f5-8b5d-6973d3636fe9.png?v=1781750162","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100004974-secondhand-the-church-the-state-and-society-in-the-thought-of-john-paul-ii","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}