Israel's Prophets and the Prophetic Effect of Pope Francis

Download or read book Israel's Prophets and the Prophetic Effect of Pope Francis written by Michael Ufok Udoekpo and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2018-07-11 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Given that Pope Francis is a popular global religious leader, and in the light of the lessons drawn from the nature, meaning, and functions of Israel’s prophets, this tripartite work historically, pastorally, and theologically examines whether, and how Francis’ teaching, visits, outreach to the poor, preaching, and recent biblically based writings (Lumen Fidei, Evangelii Gaudium, Amoris Laetitia, Laudato Si', Gaudete et Exsultate, Letters, and Messages) have had any prophetic effects or impact on contemporary society.