The Vision of John Paul II assesses the writings, work, and ecclesial Vision of this long-serving pontiff. Moving beyond the scope of so many other books on John Paul II, this volume seeks to fill a gap by focusing on his lasting influence on pressing issues facing the church today: social justice, women's roles, collegiality, ecumenism, and interreligious dialogue. Readers will appreciate the contributions of internationally known and respected scholars:

' Michael Walsh
' Ronald Modras
' Paul McPartlan
' Gerard Mannion
' Judith Merkle
' Jim Voiss
' Charles E. Curran
' Mario I. Aguilar
' Susan Rakoczy
' Paul Lakeland
' Gemma Simmonds
' Raymond G. Helmick
' Peter Phan This accessibly written volume allows readers to engage with a variety of viewpoints and to understand the ways in which the legacy of John Paul II continues to impact today's church.