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The Name of God is Mercy

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The Name of God is Mercy

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015

Book Brief

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The Name of God is Mercy

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2015

Publisher

Random House

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Name of God is Mercy by Pope Francis, with Andrea Tornielli, explores the theme of divine mercy through a conversational dialogue. The book highlights the importance of compassion, forgiveness, and understanding, emphasizing God's infinite mercy for all individuals, regardless of their past actions or circumstances. Pope Francis shares insights and anecdotes to illustrate these concepts.

Inspirational

Hopeful

Emotional

Heartwarming

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

The Name of God is Mercy by Pope Francis explores the theme of mercy as the cornerstone of faith. Positively, readers appreciate its accessibility and profound insights into compassion and forgiveness. Some criticize its repetitive nature, suggesting it may exhaust its points prematurely. Overall, the book is praised for its heartfelt and impactful message.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Name of God is Mercy?

A reader who values spiritual insight and compassion would enjoy The Name of God is Mercy. Similar to those who appreciate The Joy of the Gospel by Pope Francis or Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis, they seek understanding of faith, forgiveness, and the human condition through a lens of mercy and empathy.

Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2015

Publisher

Random House

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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