Religion & Spirituality· United Kingdom
El nombre de Dios es misericordia
by Pope FrancisAggregate Editorial Score30/100
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Published 2001English
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El nombre de Dios es misericordia by Pope Francis is a landmark work of religion & spirituality, first published in 2001. Published in 2001, El nombre de Dios es misericordia by Pope Francis is a profound exploration of religion and spirituality that speaks to readers across traditions.
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🕊️ Religion & Spirituality
Sacred texts, theology, and explorations of the spiritual life.
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Pope Francis published El nombre de Dios es misericordia in 2001, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of religion & spirituality from United Kingdom. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation.
Critics and institutions have consistently placed El nombre de Dios es misericordia among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 30/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals.
What distinguishes El nombre de Dios es misericordia is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
El nombre de Dios es misericordia reflects Pope Francis's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with United Kingdom's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.
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Pope Francis is a United Kingdom author whose work in religion & spirituality has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.
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