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The Theology of Benedict XVI

Author : Tim Perry
Publisher : Lexham Press
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781683593478

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God's rottweiler or shepherd of the faithful? There's no doubt about Benedict XVI's theological legacy. He's been at the center of every major theological controversy in the Catholic Church over the last fifty years. But he remains a polarizing figure, misunderstood by supporters and opponents alike. A deeper understanding of Benedict's theology reveals a man dedicated to the life and faith of the church. In this collection of essays, prominent Protestant theologians examine and commend the work of the Pope Emeritus. Katherine Sonderegger, Kevin Vanhoozer, and Carl Trueman—among others—present a full picture of Benedict's theology, particularly his understanding of the relationship between faith and reason and his pursuit of truth for the church. The global Christian faith can learn from Benedict's insight into the modern church and his desire to safeguard the future of the church by leaning on the wisdom of the ancient church. Contributors: Tim Perry Ben Myers Katherine Sonderegger Gregg R. Allison Kevin J. Vanhoozer R. Lucas Stamps Christopher R. J. Holmes Fred Sanders Carl R. Trueman David Ney Peter J. Leithart Joey Royal Annette Brownlee Preston D. S. Parsons Jonathan Warren P. (Pagán)

Covenant and Communion

Author : Scott W. Hahn
Publisher : Brazos Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2009-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1441205233

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Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger's election as Pope Benedict XVI brought a world-class biblical theologian to the papacy. There is an intensely biblical quality to his pastoral teaching and he has demonstrated a keen concern for the authentic interpretation of sacred Scripture. Here a foremost interpreter of Catholic thought and life offers a probing look at Benedict's biblical theology and provides a clear and concise introduction to his life and work. Bestselling author and theologian Scott Hahn argues that the heart of Benedict's theology is salvation history and the Bible and shows how Benedict accepts historical criticism but recognizes its limits. The author also explains how Benedict reads the overall narrative of Scripture and how he puts it to work in theology, liturgy, and Christian discipleship.

The Theology of Pope Benedict XVI

Author : Emery de Gaál
Publisher : Springer
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-11-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780230114760

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The Theology of Pope Benedict XVI by Emery de Gaál Pdf

Many refer to Pope Benedict XVI as "the Mozart of Theology." Who are the thinkers who have informed his theology? What events, and which religious devotions, have shaped his personality? This study attempts to shed light on the unifying melody of the policies and positions of a pontificate charged with spiritual and theological depth.

Pope Benedict XVI

Author : Thomas P. Rausch
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780809105564

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Pope Benedict XVI by Thomas P. Rausch Pdf

A study of the theological vision of Pope Benedict XVI, with special attention to his view of Scripture as well as his Christology, ecclesiology, and liturgical theology.

Explorations in the Theology of Benedict XVI

Author : John C. Cavadini
Publisher : University of Notre Dame Pess
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016-02-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780268077136

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Explorations in the Theology of Benedict XVI by John C. Cavadini Pdf

Benedict XVI’s writing as priest-professor, bishop, head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, and now pope has shaped Catholic theological thought in the twentieth century. In Explorations in the Theology of Benedict XVI, a multidisciplinary group of scholars treat the full scope of Benedict’s theological oeuvre, including the Augustinian context of his thought; his ecclesiology; his theologically grounded approach to biblical exegesis and Christology; his unfolding of a theology of history and culture; his liturgical and sacramental theology; his theological analysis of political and economic developments; his use of the natural law in ethics and conscience; his commitment to a form of interreligious dialogue from a place of particularity; and his function as a public, catechetical theologian.

Ratzinger's Faith

Author : Tracey Rowland
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2009-08-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780191623394

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Ratzinger's Faith by Tracey Rowland Pdf

A general introduction to the theology of Pope Benedict XVI, including his approach to issues in moral and political theology, ecclesiology, liturgy, interpretations of the of the documents of the Second Vatican Council, and the theology of history. Tracey Rowland also addresses the question of Pope Benedict's place in the constellation of contemporary Catholic theologians. It has become a commonplace observation that Pope Benedict has been influenced by the thought of St Augustine, in contrast to many of his predecessors in the papacy who were much more strongly influenced by St Thomas Aquinas. Rowland therefore asks in what way Benedict is an Augustinian, and how this marked difference in theological perspective may play out in the coming years. Her book includes an extensive thematic bibliography, which will be valuable for students.

O Lord, I Seek Your Countenance: Explorations and Discoveries in Pope Benedict XVI’s Theology

Author : Emery de Gaál Gyulai,Fr Emery de Gaal
Publisher : Emmaus Academic
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781947792852

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O Lord, I Seek Your Countenance: Explorations and Discoveries in Pope Benedict XVI’s Theology by Emery de Gaál Gyulai,Fr Emery de Gaal Pdf

Joseph Ratzinger’s / Pope Benedict XVI’s list of accomplishments is unparalleled in modern times—in both theological and academic terms. He held prestigious teaching positions in Europe’s finest universities. He played a pivotal role in the deliberations of Vatican II and the formulation of its teachings. His theological publications number above fifteen hundred. And he served the Catholic Church as its Pontiff for eight years. In O Lord, I Seek Your Countenance, Fr. Emery de Gaál contends that Ratzinger/ Benedict is reminiscent of a Church Father in his theological virtuosity. But beyond his brilliant intellect, Benedict’s deep Christ-centered spirituality is what gives life and verve to his academic pursuits. Through essays that explore Benedict’s rich and varied theological thought and achievements, from the 1950s through his Jesus of Nazareth trilogy, de Gaál apprehends Ratzinger as a theologian with philosophical sensitivity whose insights have shaped and will continue to shape the course of Catholic theology for years to come.

Theology of the Liturgy

Author : Joseph Ratzinger
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 855 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781681497303

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Theology of the Liturgy by Joseph Ratzinger Pdf

This major volume is a collection of the writings of Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI) on the theology of the Liturgy of the Church, a subject of preeminence to him as a theologian, professor and spiritual writer. It brings together all his writings on the subject, short and long, giving his views on liturgical matters and questions over many years and from various perspectives. He chose to have his writings on the Liturgy for the first volume published of his collected works (though listed as vol. 11) because, as he says in the Introduction: "The liturgy of the Church has been for me since my childhood the central reality of my life, and it became the center of my theological efforts. I chose fundamental theology as my field because I wanted first and foremost to examine thoroughly the question: Why do we believe? But also included from the beginning in this question was the other question of the right response to God and, thus, the question of the liturgy." By starting with the theme of liturgy in this volume, Ratzinger wants to highlight God's primacy, the absolute precedence of the theme of God. Beginning with a focus on the liturgy, he said, tells us that "God is first". He quotes from the Rule of St. Benedict, "Nothing is to be preferred to the liturgy", as a way of ordering priorities for the life of the Church and of every individual. He says that the fundamental question of the man who begins to understand himself correctly is: How must I encounter God? Thus learning the right way of worshipping is the gift par excellence that is given to us by the faith. The essential purpose of his writings on the liturgy is to place the liturgy in its larger context, which he presents in three concentric circles. First, the intrinsic interrelationship of Old and New Testament; without the connection to the Old Testament heritage, the Christian liturgy is incomprehensible. The second circle is the relationship to the religions of the world. The third circle is the cosmic character of the liturgy, which is more than the coming together of a circle of people: the liturgy is celebrated in the expanse of the cosmos, encompassing creation and history at the same time.

The Thought of Pope Benedict XVI New Edition

Author : Aidan Nichols
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2007-09-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780860124214

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The Thought of Pope Benedict XVI New Edition by Aidan Nichols Pdf

" ...This, the first study of its kind in English, is a meticulously researched, lucid account of ratzinger's thought." [from back cover]

Let God's Light Shine Forth

Author : Pope Benedict XVI
Publisher : Image
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780385507936

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Let God's Light Shine Forth by Pope Benedict XVI Pdf

Though he was a familiar Church leader for many years before becoming Pope, there has been little awareness of the spiritual side of Benedict XVI. [In this book, the editor] offers [an] introduction to the life and work of Pope Benedict XVI and then presents an absorbing collection of his most persuasive words.

Joseph Ratzinger in Communio, Volume 2

Author : Pope Benedict XVI
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802864178

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Joseph Ratzinger in Communio, Volume 2 by Pope Benedict XVI Pdf

Timely theological insights on culture and humanity from the pen of the Pontiff In this second volume of Joseph Ratzinger in Communio, Pope Benedict XVI speaks to various issues relating to humanity today -- conscience, technological security, the origin of human life, the meaning of Sunday, Christian hope, and more. As editor David L. Schindler notes, "Cardinal Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) rarely writes on any churchly matter that does not manifest its implications for man and culture, and vice versa. Indeed, this indissoluble linking is one of the main distinguishing features of his theology." This is the second of three volumes; the first deals with themes relating to the Church, and the third volume is to focus on theological renewal.

The Thought of Pope Benedict XVI

Author : Aidan Nichols
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781350431140

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The Thought of Pope Benedict XVI by Aidan Nichols Pdf

This important and illuminating book focuses on Ratzinger's status as one of the preeminent Catholic theologians of the 20th century. Aidan Nichols provides a full-scale investigation of his theology as it develops from the 1950s onward. The book presents a chronological account of the development of Ratzinger's writing which reflects a wide range of historical and theoretical interests such as: Augustine's ecclesiology, early Franciscanism and the idea of salvation history, Christian brotherhood, the unfolding of the Second Vatican Council, the Apostles' Creed, explorations of the concept of the Church, preaching, liturgy and Church music, eschatology, the foundations of dogmatic and moral theology, and the problem of pluralism. This third edition, as well as providing a two-chapter-long biography of Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI, and amplifying the account already given of his later pre-papal writings, describes the new thinking that belongs to the years of Benedict's pontificate. That comprises his trilogy of books on Jesus of Nazareth, his quartet of encyclicals, and the set of major speeches he gave at global venues, chiefly on the contribution of faith to culture and civil society. An expanded Conclusion, weighing the lasting significance of his work, leads into a presentation of the themes of his posthumous essay collection - the 'curtain-call' he entitled 'What is Christianity?'

Christ, Our Joy

Author : Joseph Murphy
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1586171828

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Noticing how often the new Pope had the topic of "joy" as the central theme of his many addresses, Murphy delved into the vast writings of the Pope, before and after his election to the papacy, and found that the theme of joy has pervaded all of his theology. Recognizing the Pope's invitation to joy as a key to understanding his basic theological vision, Murphy develops those ideas and writings in a creative way, and helps the reader to engage personally with the original and pastoral mind of Joseph Ratzinger, professor, pastor, and now Pope Benedict XVI. This joy is nothing other than the joy of the Christian faith. Indeed, the "first word of the New Testament," says Pope Benedict XVI, "is an invitation to joy." The Gospel of Jesus Christ, he insists, is not a burdensome imposition but is truly "glad tidings" for mankind. Christianity is the key to true and lasting joy, the only joy that abides in the midst of life's anxieties and difficulties. Written in a clear and engaging style, this book argues that joy is central to all of Pope Benedict's thought. All the other great themes of the Christian faith are intimately connected with it and radiate out from it. The world is in need of hearing once again the message of joy which Jesus Christ makes known. For priests, religious and laity who are concerned with presenting the Christian message in a positive, attractive and convincing way, as well as for all who wish to delve into the rich and exciting thought of Pope Benedict XVI, one of the most inspiring Christian thinkers of recent decades, this timely book will provide insight for personal reflection, preaching and teaching.

The Nature and Mission of Theology

Author : Pope Benedict XVI
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780898705386

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The Nature and Mission of Theology by Pope Benedict XVI Pdf

As Cardinal, Joseph Ratzinger wrote this book in response to the dialogue going on today concerning theology and the clarification of its methods, its mission and its limits which he thinks has become urgent.

The Nature and Mission of Theology

Author : Joseph Ratzinger
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781681493503

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The Nature and Mission of Theology by Joseph Ratzinger Pdf

As Cardinal, Joseph Ratzinger wrote this book in response to the dialogue going on today concerning theology and the clarification of its methods, its mission and its limits which he thinks has become urgent. Ratzinger states: "To do theology-as the Magisterium understands theology-it is not sufficient merely to calculate how much religion can reasonably be expected of man and to utilize bits and pieces of the Christian tradition accordingly. Theology is born when the arbitrary judgment of reason encounters a limit, in that we discover something which we have not excogitated ourselves but which has been revealed to us. For this reason, not every religious theory has the right to label itself as Christian or Catholic theology simply because it wishes to do so; whoever would lay claim to this title is obligated to accept as meaningful the prior given which goes along with it.