The Thought of Pope Benedict XVI - An Introduction to the Theology of Joseph Ratzinger

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 Apostle''s 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 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, also introduces the reader to the themes of his posthumous essay collection - the ''curtain-call'' he entitled ''What is Christianity?''>

Product details

• Authors: Aidan Nichols
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.06.2024
• EAN: 9781350431126
• ISBN: 978-1-350-43112-6
• No. of pages: 456
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 234 mm x 26 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; RELIGION / Christian Ministry / General, RELIGION / Christianity / Catholic, RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, Theology, Christian theology, Christian leaders & leadership, Religious and spiritual figures, Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church, RELIGION / Christian Living / Leadership & Mentoring, Christian ministry & pastoral activity, Religious ministry and clergy, For higher / tertiary / university education