Ratzinger's Faith: The Theology of Pope Benedict XVI
The first serious assessment of the Pope's theological vision, this thoughtful volume situates the thought of Benedict XVI within the intellectual history and academic circles of his time, exploring topics such as the interpretations of the Second Vatican Council, Benedict's relations with other important scholars and theologians, and his attitudes on moral and political theology, western culture, the structure of the Catholic Church, liturgy, and love. It is a common 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. This work therefore addresses the topic of in what way Benedict is an Augustinian. The volume also includes a bibliography arranged thematically for those who want to explore his thought more deeply in a particular area. A penetrating account of the thought of the reigning pontiff, this volume offers a wealth of insight for everyone interested in Pope Benedict.
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Ratzinger's Faith: The Theology of Pope Benedict XVI
The first serious assessment of the Pope's theological vision, this thoughtful volume situates the thought of Benedict XVI within the intellectual history and academic circles of his time, exploring topics such as the interpretations of the Second Vatican Council, Benedict's relations with other important scholars and theologians, and his attitudes on moral and political theology, western culture, the structure of the Catholic Church, liturgy, and love. It is a common 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. This work therefore addresses the topic of in what way Benedict is an Augustinian. The volume also includes a bibliography arranged thematically for those who want to explore his thought more deeply in a particular area. A penetrating account of the thought of the reigning pontiff, this volume offers a wealth of insight for everyone interested in Pope Benedict.
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Ratzinger's Faith: The Theology of Pope Benedict XVI

Ratzinger's Faith: The Theology of Pope Benedict XVI

by Tracey Rowland
Ratzinger's Faith: The Theology of Pope Benedict XVI

Ratzinger's Faith: The Theology of Pope Benedict XVI

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The first serious assessment of the Pope's theological vision, this thoughtful volume situates the thought of Benedict XVI within the intellectual history and academic circles of his time, exploring topics such as the interpretations of the Second Vatican Council, Benedict's relations with other important scholars and theologians, and his attitudes on moral and political theology, western culture, the structure of the Catholic Church, liturgy, and love. It is a common 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. This work therefore addresses the topic of in what way Benedict is an Augustinian. The volume also includes a bibliography arranged thematically for those who want to explore his thought more deeply in a particular area. A penetrating account of the thought of the reigning pontiff, this volume offers a wealth of insight for everyone interested in Pope Benedict.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780191525858
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Publication date: 03/06/2008
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 481 KB

About the Author

Tracey Rowland is Dean and Associate Professor of Political Philosophy and Continental Theology of the John Paul II Institute, Melbourne, Australia, and Member of the Centre of Theology and Philosophy at the University of Nottingham.

Table of Contents

Foreword: His Eminence George Cardinal Pell     x
Introduction     1
Ratzinger and Contemporary Theological Circles     17
Gaudium et spes and the Importance of Christ     30
Revelation, Scripture, and Tradition     48
Beyond Moralism: God is Love     66
The Structure of the Communion     84
Modernity and the Politics of the West     105
Liturgy since Vatican II     123
Conclusion     144
The Subiaco Address (Conclusion)     156
The Regensburg Address     166
Notes     175
Bibliography     197
Index     207
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