The rhetoric of Pope John Paul II / edited by Joseph R. Blaney & Joseph P. Zompetti.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Blaney, Joseph R.

Zompetti, Joseph P., 1970-

Series:

Lexington studies in political communication ; 11.

Lexington studies in political communication

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

John Paul II, Pope, 1920-2005--Literary style.

John Paul.

John Paul II, Pope, 1920-2005.

Communication--Religious aspects--Catholic Church.

Communication.

Literary style.

Physical Description:

xiv, 311 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Lanham, MD : Lexington Books, [2009]

Summary:

Pope John Paul II was clearly one of the most influential persons of the twentieth century. He affected politics, religion, and culture with a rhetorical zeal matched by few actors on the international stage. From the downfall of communism in Eastern Europe to his devotion to Mary to his championing of social justice and orthodox theology, this book examines his moments of persuasive finesse as well as instances when his message could have been crafted more effectively. The essays in this collection examine his persuasive skills from several scholarly points of view. The book also offers analyses of media portrayals of this often-controversial figure.

With contributions from some of the world's leading communication scholars, clergy, and social activists, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in a deeper understanding of religious communication in general and John Paul II's rhetorical papacy in particular. Written by Catholics, Protestants, Mormons, agnostics, and atheists, the chapters approach the pope with varying degrees of admiration, but always with intellectual respect.

Contents:

Part I Pope John Paul II and the Media

1 Papal Punchlines: Late Night Comedic Treatment of Pope John Paul II / Brian T. Kaylor, Josh A. Compton 3

2 Kategoria of Cartoons on the Catholic Church Sexual Abuse Scandal / William L. Benoit, Kevin A. Stein 23

Part II Pope John Paul II and the Rhetoric of Social Justice

3 The Rhetoric of Social Justice in Pope John Paul II's Catechism / Joseph P. Zompetti 39

4 Pope John Paul II and the Rhetoric of Just War / Craig W. Cutbirth, Megan Houge 67

5 Community Focused Apologia in Pope John Paul II's Year of Jubilee Discourse / Jason A. Edwards 81

Part III Pope John Paul II and Political Rhetoric

6 Rhetoric of Pope John Paul II's Visits to Poland, 1979-1999 / Cezar M. Ornatowski 103

7 The Laying of Hands: Pope John Paul II and the Catholic Church's Political Role in Poland Pre- and Post-1989 / David P. Burns 151

8 Ideological Issues in Pope John Paul II's Messages on World Communications Day / Kristina Drumheller, Matthew Drumheller 173

Part IV Pope John Paul II and Theological Rhetoric

9 The Vatican's Response to the Sexual Abuse Crisis in America: An Image Restoration Study / Joseph R. Blaney 199

10 Totus Tuus Sum, Maria: Pope John Paul II's Framing of the Feminine Genius / Kimberly A. Kennedy 211

11 John Paul II's Papal Encyclicals as Dialectic / Dennis D. Cali 233

12 Pope John Paul II's Influence on Preaching and Parish Communication / Christopher Layden 257

13 His Final Homily: Pope John Paul II's Death as an Affirmation of his Life's Message / Joseph M. Valenzano III 263

14 "Firm in Defense of Freedom, Family, and Christianity": Mormonism, Pope John Paul II, and the Rhetorical Other / Phil J. Chidester 283

Conclusion: A Rhetoric of Dignity and Evangelization 303.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780739121337

0739121332

9780739121344

0739121340

9780739132234

0739132237

OCLC:

242561935