How Long to Read The Roots of Pope Francis's Social and Political Thought

How Long Does it Take to Read The Roots of Pope Francis's Social and Political Thought?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 51 minutes to read The Roots of Pope Francis's Social and Political Thought by Thomas R. Rourke

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Description

In The Roots of Pope Francis’s Social and Political Thought Thomas R. Rourke traces the development of Pope Francis’s thinking from his time as a Jesuit provincial through today. Meticulously researched, the book draws on decades of previously untranslated writings from Father Jorge Bergoglio, SJ, who went on to become archbishop and cardinal; this volume also references his recent writings as pope. The book explores the deepest roots of Pope Francis’s thinking, beginning with the experience of the Jesuit missions in Argentina (1500s – 1700s), showing how both the success and tragedy of the missions profoundly formed his social and political views. Subsequent chapters explore influences from the Second Vatican Council through today regarding culture, politics, and economics. In Pope Francis’s understanding, there is a perpetual tension between the attempts to redeem the social order through the Gospel and the never-ending attempts to dominate peoples and their lands through a variety of imperial projects that come from the powerful. What emerges is a profoundly Christian approach to the social, political, and economic problems of our time. The Pope is portrayed as an original thinker, independent of ideological currents, rooted in the Gospels and the tradition of Catholic social thought. In a time of division and violence, the writings of Pope Francis often point to the path of peace and justice.

How long is The Roots of Pope Francis's Social and Political Thought?

The Roots of Pope Francis's Social and Political Thought by Thomas R. Rourke is 231 pages long, and a total of 57,981 words.

This makes it 78% the length of the average book. It also has 71% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Roots of Pope Francis's Social and Political Thought Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 16 minutes to read The Roots of Pope Francis's Social and Political Thought aloud.

What Reading Level is The Roots of Pope Francis's Social and Political Thought?

The Roots of Pope Francis's Social and Political Thought is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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