"JEŚLI CHCESZ ZNALEŹĆ ŹRÓDŁO, MUSISZ IŚĆ DO GÓRY, POD PRĄD". KAROL WOJTYŁA - JAN PAWEŁ II W LABIRYNCIE SZTUKI
"IF YOU WANT TO FIND THE SOURCE, YOU HAVE TO GO UP, AGAINST THE CURRENT." KAROL WOJTYŁA--JOHN PAUL II AND THE REALM OF ARTS

Summary/Abstract: The author argues that a full understanding of the life and output of John Paul II is not conceivable unless one has studied his commitment to literary writing, his reception of works of literature, and his involvement in theater and art. Among the most characteristic aspects of the pontifi cate of John Paul II was that he introduced the Vatican to the universe of values which have permeated the Polish culture and, specifi cally, literature, the tradition which he himself had continued through his literary works and active involvement in theatrical productions. Literary works were important also in the case of the teachings of other popes, for instance, Paul VI and Francis confi rmed, in their apostolic litters, the bond between the Church and the work of Dante Alighieri. The paper also addresses the themes of, respectively, the impact literary works had on Karol Wojtyła's pursuit for the values which ultimately prompted his decision to enter the priesthood, and the contemporary reception of the person and accomplishments of John Paul II.

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