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Crossing the Threshold of Hope
by Pope John Paul II
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Knopf (1995-09-19)
ISBN: 0679765611
EAN: 9780679765615
Dewy Decimal #: 282
Paperback: 256 pages
Edition: reprint of first printing
Release Date: 1995-09-19
SKU: 15413
Condition: Collectable Like New
Comments: THIS IS THE HARDCOVER BOOK! Knopf, 1994. 1ST EDITION. HARDCOVER AND PAGES ARE IN MINT CONDITION (LOOKS NEW!). Fast shipping. Air mail.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
A great international bestseller, the book in which, on the eve of the millennium, Pope John Paul II brings to an accessible level the profoundest theological concerns of our lives. He goes to the heart of his personal beliefs and speaks with passion about the existence of God; about the dignity of man; about pain, suffering, and evil; about eternal life and the meaning of salvation; about hope; about the relationship of Christianity to other faits and that of Catholicism to other branches of the Christian faith.With the humility and generosity of spirit for which he is known, John Paul II speaks directly and forthrightly to all people. His message: Be not afraid!
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Customer Reviews
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Classic
Rating  (4)
Date: 2008-10-31
The chapters in this book are very short answers to questions posed to the Holy Father. He answers questions such as "does God exist", "what about Islam, Buddha", "what is ecumenism", "what is the new evangalization" etc. He is quite philosophical at times, and he answers some questions which seem to have a more apologetic overtone in more philosophical terms. But many of his insights are very interesting and worth meditating on. I especially enjoyed reading about his involvement in Vatican II. He talks about his close friendship with Fr. de Lubac in this context.
This is an easy read with short chapters that one can easily digest. But at the same time, he gives profound answers to many on the questions. An excellent read and a classic.
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Powerful!
Rating  (5)
Date: 2007-07-20
A monumental work for humanity and Salvation. Pope John Paul II answers the questions of an Italian journalist with alacrity and succinctness. He carefully expresses his opinions that lifts the shadows off the Truth, revealing it with philosophical expertise.
The Holy Spirit was surely using Pope John Paul II to spread the message of Jesus Christ and answer many of the questions that Christians and secularists may have concerning God, life and religion.
A major work of Faith defining the Catholic Church and Christianity as a whole. The Pope shows his superior intellect at work. Great book!
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God Bless JPII
Rating (5)
Date: 2007-01-10
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
I have to say that I had much inspiration from this book. Not because I like JPII (RIP), but because of the way he approached religion and society. Every person has his own way of looking at the world, and it is illuminating to read what the leader of the Catholic Church has to say.
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Shows the convictions of the former pope during his life time
Rating  (1)
Date: 2007-01-09
2 out of 26 customers found this reveiw helpful
Many people believe that the former pope stood for the Word of God. If you read the book and honestly compare it's content with what the Bible says, you will find, that this was not true. Otherwise the book is a waist of time and it will be better spend if you read the Bible itself.
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Theology Made Easy
Rating (5)
Date: 2007-01-07
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
In this book, John Paul II has made a great effort to answer as efficiently all the questions presented in the book. Many of the theological concepts are explained in a simple fashion so that the average Catholic can easily understand the meaning of his words. If one has a good chunk of questions relating to the Church then this book is definitely worth being sought out.
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