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The theology of the body

human love in the divine plan

by Pope John Paul II

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In these talks, John Paul II presents a catechesis centered on the human person understood within the mystery of Christ. The Pope discusses the bodily dimension of human personhood, sexuality, and marriage in the light of biblical revelation. Includes general audience addresses from September 5, 1979 to November 28, 1984 and the following documents: Of human life, On the dignity and vocation of women and The gospel of life.

Catholic ChurchDoctrinesHuman BodyReligious aspects of Human bodyReligious aspects of SexReligious aspects of the Human bodySexTheological anthropologyMeditationsMarriageBibleMoral and ethical aspects of Marriage