Roots of Pope Francis''s Social and Political Thought - From Argentina to the Vatican

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; the volume also references his recent writings as pope.

List of contents

1.The Pope From the South
2.Historical-Theological Roots I: The Development and Destruction of the Jesuit Missions
3.Historical-Theological Roots II: From Vatican Two to the Theology of Liberation and the Vatican Response
4.Historical-Theological Roots III: From the Theology of the People to Pope Francis' Vision for the Church Today
5.Culture and its Religious Roots
6.Bergoglio and the Political Order
7.Economics: Globalization, Poverty and Work
Epilogue: Perennial Challenges to Inculturation and Laudato Si'

About the author

Thomas R. Rourke is professor of political science at Clarion University of Pennsylvania. He is author of several books, including A Conscience as Large as the World, A Theory of Personalism, and The Social and Political Thought of Benedict XVI.

Summary

This book 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; the volume also references his recent writings as pope.

Product details

• Authors: Thomas Rourke, Thomas R. Rourke, Rourke Thomas R.
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2018
• EAN: 9781538115558
• ISBN: 978-1-5381-1555-8
• No. of pages: 230
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political system; RELIGION / Christianity / Catholic, POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources, Politics & government, Christian life & practice, Christian leaders & leadership, Politics and government, Religious and spiritual figures, Christian life and practice, Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church, RELIGION / Christian Living / General, RELIGION / Christian Living / Leadership & Mentoring, Religious social and pastoral thought and activity, Christian social thought & activity, culture;Jesuit;latin america;politics;provincial;society