Above All A Shepherd: Pope John XXIII (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258306458)

Above All A Shepherd: Pope John XXIII is a biography of Pope John XXIII written by Ugo Groppi. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and work of the beloved pope who served as the head of the Catholic Church from 1958 to 1963. Groppi explores the personal and professional experiences that shaped John XXIII's life, from his humble beginnings as a farmer's son in Italy to his rise to the papacy. The author also delves into the pope's efforts to modernize the Catholic Church and promote peace and social justice throughout the world. Through interviews with those who knew John XXIII personally and extensive research, Groppi paints a vivid portrait of a man who was above all a shepherd, dedicated to serving his flock with humility, compassion, and love. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and legacy of one of the most beloved popes in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Ugo Groppi,Julius S. Lombardi
ISBN-10: 125830645X
ISBN-13: 9781258306458
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 04/28/2012
Pages: 238
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.07lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d