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White Eagle, Black Madonna: One Thousand Years of the Polish Catholic Tradition
Robert E. Alvis
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Paperback. White Eagle, Black Madonna charts the remarkable journey of the Polish Catholic community from its tenth-century origins on the eastern edge of medieval Christendom to the twenty-first century, when a Pole occupied the See of Peter. One constant has been Catholicism's profound influence over Poland's political, social, and cultural life. Num Pages: 368 pages, 25 b/w illustration. BIC Classification: 1DVP; HRAX; HRCC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 31. Weight in Grams: 526.
In 1944, the Nazis razed Warsaw's historic Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. They knew that the strength of the Polish nation was rooted in the Cross, Christ's Passion, the spirit of the Gospels, and the invincible Church, argued Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski in a letter celebrating the building's subsequent reconstruction. To weaken and destroy the nation, they knew they must first deprive it of its Christian spirit. Wyszynski insisted that Catholicism was an integral component of Polish history, culture, and national identity. The faithfulness of the Polish people fortified them during times of trial and inspired ... Read more
In 1944, the Nazis razed Warsaw's historic Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. They knew that the strength of the Polish nation was rooted in the Cross, Christ's Passion, the spirit of the Gospels, and the invincible Church, argued Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski in a letter celebrating the building's subsequent reconstruction. To weaken and destroy the nation, they knew they must first deprive it of its Christian spirit. Wyszynski insisted that Catholicism was an integral component of Polish history, culture, and national identity. The faithfulness of the Polish people fortified them during times of trial and inspired ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Fordham University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
525g
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780823271719
SKU
V9780823271719
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About Robert E. Alvis
Robert E. Alvis is Academic Dean and Associate Professor of Church History at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology.
Reviews for White Eagle, Black Madonna: One Thousand Years of the Polish Catholic Tradition
White Eagle, Black Madonna, whose author deserves highest praise, will certainly serve as an invaluable reference for scholars of Catholicism in Poland and the world.
The Polish Review
White Eagle, Black Madonna: One Thousand Years of the Polish Catholic Tradition provides a nuanced, balanced, and comprehensive look at the Polish Catholic past. Robert E. Alvis has written the ... Read more
The Polish Review
White Eagle, Black Madonna: One Thousand Years of the Polish Catholic Tradition provides a nuanced, balanced, and comprehensive look at the Polish Catholic past. Robert E. Alvis has written the ... Read more