BISHOPS IN THE POLITICAL REALITY OF PEOPLE'S POLAND VOLUME 1

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of relations between the Church and the state in post-war Poland. Discover how bishops shaped the political and social reality in the difficult times of communism. Learn about the fate of outstanding clergymen and their influence on the fate of the nation.

• Analysis of the role of bishops in the Polish People's Republic
• Case studies of Cardinals Sapieha, Wojtyła, Macharski
• Assessment of the attitudes of bishops by the clergy, the faithful and the authorities
• Approach to the approach of the Catholic Church hierarchy to political reality
• Discussion of the situation of bishops in the realities of communist power
• Inspiration for further research on the activities of the Church in the Polish People's Republic

This volume, edited by Rafał Łatka, is a valuable source of knowledge about the history of the Church in People's Poland. The authors analyze the attitudes and actions of bishops in the context of the political reality of the time, showing their role in shaping resistance to the communist system. This publication is the result of many years of research and archival analysis, which guarantees its high scientific and historical value.

The book brings closer the figures of key figures of the Polish Church, such as Cardinal Adam Stefan Sapieha, Cardinal Karol Wojtyła (later Pope John Paul II) or Cardinal Franciszek Macharski. The authors analyze their views on the post-war situation in Poland, and also assess how their attitudes were received by various social groups and communist authorities. This publication allows us to understand the complexity of relations between the Church and the state in the period of the Polish People's Republic and the role played by bishops in shaping Polish national identity.

This publication is dedicated to all those interested in the history of the Church in Poland and relations between the Church and the state in the period of the Polish People's Republic. It can be a valuable source of knowledge for students of history, political science and theology, as well as for all those who want to better understand the role of the Church in shaping Polish political and social reality. This book is also an excellent read for people interested in the fate of outstanding figures of the Polish Church, such as Cardinal Adam Stefan Sapieha, Cardinal Karol Wojtyła or Cardinal Franciszek Macharski.

Neriton Publishing House offers readers a publication that is not only a valuable source of historical knowledge, but also an inspiration for further research and reflection on the role of the Church in Poland. The first volume is an excellent introduction to understanding the complex history of relations between the Church and the state in the period of the Polish People's Republic. The book format is 240x165x23 mm, it has 367 pages in paperback. The year of publication is 2020.