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

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Aidan Nichols

The Thought of Pope Benedict XVI

An Introduction to the Theology of Joseph Ratzinger

Aidan Nichols

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Bloomsbury Academic
08 August 2024

Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church; Christian theology; Christian leaders & leadership; Christian ministry & pastoral activity

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?’

By: Aidan Nichols
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781350431133
ISBN 10: 1350431133
Pages: 456
Publication Date: 08 August 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface to the Third Edition Preface to the Second Edition Preface to the Reprint of the First Edition Chapter 1 The Bavarian Background Chapter 2 The Life: Cisalpine Chapter 3 The Life: Ultramontane Chapter 4 Augustine and the Church Chapter 5 Bonaventure and Saving History Chapter 6 Christian Brotherhood Chapter 7 The Event of the Council Chapter 8 Reflections on the Creed Chapter 9 More Ecclesiological Essays Chapter 10 The Eschatology Theme Chapter 11 The Preacher Chapter 12 The Liturgist Chapter 13 Back to Foundations Chapter 14 The Prefect Chapter 15 The Candidate Chapter 16 The Benedict's Jesus Chapter 17 The Pope of the Virtues Chapter 18 Theologian of the Polis Conclusion Postscript: Benedict's Posthumous Tome Bibliography Index

Aidan Nichols is former Pope John Paul II Memorial Lecturer at the University of Oxford, UK.

Reviews for The Thought of Pope Benedict XVI: An Introduction to the Theology of Joseph Ratzinger

This work is the gold standard of intellectual biographies of Ratzinger/Benedict XVI. If students of theology were to read only one book summarising the mind of the great Church Doctor of the 20th century, it should be this book written with Fr Aidan’s English grace and charm and attention to the significance of history and culture upon intellectual formation. My favourite line was: Ratzinger believed that ‘the secular modernity that had parted company with the Logos ought to be psycho-analysed on a therapist’s couch, not taken into the marital bed’. For those who agree with this statement, this book is pure gold. * Tracey Rowland, University of Notre Dame, Australia * This remarkable study should help make the thought of Joseph Ratzinger - one of the most learned men of the modern era - accessible to a wide audience, which will be enriched by the encounter. * George Weigel, Ethics and Public Policy Center, USA *