"In Communicating Christ to the World, Cardinal Martini invites people to examine their experience of interpersonal and mass communication. Drawing from his background as a biblical scholar, theologian, pastor, and from his own experience with the media, he considers patterns and practices of communication in the family, the Church, and the media industry. In the process he differentiates between exploitative and authentic communication, and challenges his readers to do the same. Then, in the light of faith, he urges the practice of authentic communication, modeled after the communication of Christ to the world, suggesting the result will be personal integrity and growth, and communion and progress in society." (Back cover)