Explorations in the Theology of Benedict XVI
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.
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Explorations in the Theology of Benedict XVI
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.
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Explorations in the Theology of Benedict XVI

Explorations in the Theology of Benedict XVI

by John C. Cavadini (Editor)
Explorations in the Theology of Benedict XVI

Explorations in the Theology of Benedict XVI

by John C. Cavadini (Editor)

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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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780268023133
Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press
Publication date: 02/28/2016
Edition description: 1
Pages: 328
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

John C. Cavadini is professor of theology and McGrath-Cavadini Director of the Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame. He is editor and co-editor of a number of books, including Who Do You Say That I Am? Confessing the Mystery of Christ (2004), Miracles in Jewish and Christian Antiquity: Imagining Truth (2000), and Gregory the Great: A Symposium (1996), all published by the University of Notre Dame Press.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Introduction John C. Cavadini 1

1 Benedict the Augustinian Cyril O'Regan 21

The Dynamic of Advent

2 Culture and Conscience in the Thought of Joseph Ratzinger/Pope Benedict XVI Peter Casarella 63

3 Resolving the Relativity Paradox: Pope Benedict XVI and the Challenge of Christological Relativism Edward T. Oakes, S.J. 87

4 A Depth of Otherness: Buddhism and Benedict's Theology of Religions Robert M. Gimello 114

5 Reflections on Introduction to Christianity Lawrence S. Cunningham 142

Caritas in Veritate

6 God's Saving Justice: Faith, Reason, and Reconciliation in the Political Thought of Pope Benedict XVI Daniel Philpott 157

7 Development Driven by Hope and Gratuitousness: The Innovative Economics of Benedict XVI Simona Beretta 187

God is Love

8 Papal Ecclesiology Francesca Aran Murphy 215

9 The Baptism of Jesus: On Jesus' Solidarity with Israel and Foreknowledge of the Passion Gary A. Anderson 236

10 The Feast of Peace: The Eucharist as a Sacrifice and a Meal in Benedict XVTs Theology Kimberly Hope Belcher 254

11 Mary in the Theology of Joseph Ratzinger/Pope Benedict XVI Matthew Levering 276

List of Contributors 298

Index 301

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