This publication offers a consideration of the historical background and the theological and pastoral presuppositions of the Second Vatican Council, through a review of the documents of the Council. It is divided in three sections. Part I takes a look at the historical and conceptual framework which served as a background for the Council. In it there is a review of the immediate movement of ideas and concerns which led to the Council. Part II presents an overview of the Council sessions. Part Three provides a summary and brief commentary on each of the documents of the Council. In the...