The Thought of Pope Benedict XVI: An Introduction to the Theology of Joseph Ratzinger
The Thought of Pope Benedict XVI: An Introduction to the Theology of Joseph Ratzinger
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Aidan Nichols' book explores Ratzinger's theology from the 1950s onward, covering various historical and theoretical interests, including Augustine's ecclesiology, Franciscanism, salvation history, the Second Vatican Council, the Apostles Creed, Church, preaching, liturgy, eschatology, dogmatic and moral theology, and pluralism. The third edition includes a biography of Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI and amplifies his later pre-papal writings, as well as describing his new thinking during his pontificate. The Conclusion weighs the lasting significance of his work and presents the themes of his posthumous essay collection.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 456 pages
Publication date: 11 July 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
This significant and enlightening book delves into the life and work of one of the most prominent Catholic theologians of the 20th century, Ratzinger. Aidan Nichols offers a comprehensive exploration of Ratzinger's theology, tracing its development from the 1950s onwards. The book presents a chronological account of Ratzinger's writing, encompassing a wide range of historical and theoretical interests, including Augustine's ecclesiology, early Franciscanism, the concept of salvation history, Christian brotherhood, the Second Vatican Council, the Apostles Creed, the Church, preaching, liturgy and Church music, eschatology, dogmatic and moral theology, and the problem of pluralism. The third edition of the book includes a two-chapter-long biography of Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI, as well as an expanded account of his later pre-papal writings. Additionally, it describes the new thinking that emerged during Benedict's pontificate, encompassing his trilogy of books on Jesus of Nazareth, his quartet of encyclicals, and his major speeches at global venues. The Conclusion of the book weighs the lasting significance of Ratzinger's work and leads into a presentation of the themes of his posthumous essay collection, titled "What is Christianity?"
Weight: 696g
Dimension: 157 x 234 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350431126
Edition number: 3 ed
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