Church and Revolution
Catholics in the Struggle for Democracy and Social Justice
$41.43
- Paperback
596 pages
- Release Date
15 August 2014
Summary
Though sometimes a source of controversy regarding certain issues, the Catholic Church has in many ways lead the struggle for social justice and rights for the poor in our age. Pope John Paul II never lets an opportunity pass without insisting on the need for greater respect for human rights and the need to alleviate the pains of poverty. In the United States the Catholic Church is the single largest private organization providing assistance to the underprivileged–operating soup kitchens and …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780385487542 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0385487541 |
| Author: | Thomas Bokenkotter |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Image |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 596 |
| Release Date: | 15 August 2014 |
| Weight: | 805g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm x 32mm |
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About The Author
Thomas Bokenkotter
Thomas Bokenkotter holds a doctorate in history from Louvain University and teaches at Xavier University in Cincinnati. He is also the pastor of Assumption Church in Cincinnati, where he is actively involved in social ministry. He founded and runs a soup kitchen that has been in operation for twenty years and a transitional living facility for homeless women and children. He is the author of the bestselling A Concise History of the Catholic Church.
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