In a papacy that lasted for over twenty six years (1978-2005), Pope John Paul II has left behind an enormous legacy. This one of a kind book contains a selection of quotes from more than 70,000 pages of the teachings of Pope John Paul II which are found in his encyclicals, apostolic exhortations, letters, homilies, addresses, and other texts published during his long pontificate.

The editors have divided the material into twelve categories or chapters, provided an introduction for each chapter, and have chosen the most relevant material in each area. Themes range from the divine self-revelation, to the sacraments and liturgy, to the Christian spiritual life.

It is the editors' intention to let the Pope speak for himself rather than paraphrasing the material. They have also focused on material which impacts the whole Church and world rather than limited audiences. Teachers and students of all areas of theology will find this to be a required addition to their library.