Theology of the Body in Context

The zenith of John Paul II's thought on the human person, marriage, and the family is found in his "theology of the body." For the first time, William E. May provides a comprehensive yet readable overview of this work in the context of several other key writings of Karol Wojtyla/John Paul II-including Love and Responsibility, Familiaris Consortio, and his Apostolic Letters, Mulieris Dignitatem and Letter to Families-providing rich insights into the development of the theology of the body. " Takes a closer look at the thought of John Paul II in order to get a clear and comprehensive idea of the creation of his groundbreaking work " May employs Dr. Michael Waldstein's latest and complete translation of theology of the body: Man and Woman He Created Them " An accessible path through the theology of the body without reading the full text.