Great American Prophets
Pope Francis's Models of Christian Life
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- 21st century
- Language: English
Daniel Cosacchi's 'Great American Prophets: Pope Francis’s Models of Christian Life' explores the prophetic examples set by prominent American figures highlighted by Pope Francis during his historic visit to the United States in 2015. The book examines the lives and contributions of Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., Dorothy Day, and Thomas Merton as models of Christian life and social justice. Through these figures, Cosacchi discusses the manifestation of prophecy in contemporary America and the role of the Catholic Church in addressing social and political challenges, including racial injustice, environmental degradation, and inequality. The book aims to inspire American Catholics and others to engage in civic duty and promote the common good, aligning with Pope Francis's vision of politics as an expression of love. It serves as a guide for individuals seeking to live out their faith through active engagement in societal transformation.
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| Edition | Date | Publisher | Language | ISBN | Access | Links |
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Pope Francis's Models of Christian Life 1st ed 1 online resource (179 pages); Dewey classification: 282.092; Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Foreword vii -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction. A Prophetic Papacy -- Chapter One. Abraham Lincoln and Freedom -- Chapter Two. Martin Luther King Jr. and Black Lives Matter -- Chapter Three. Dorothy Day and Environmental Personalism -- Chapter Four. Thomas Merton: American Monasticism or Monastic Americanism? -- Chapter Five. Prophecy for Our Country and Time -- Chapter Six. Becoming Great Americans -- Notes -- Index; Publication place: Mahwah | 2022 | Paulist Press | English |
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