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.


Author: Tracey Rowland
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 09/28/2009
Pages: 232
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.20w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9780199570348
ISBN10: 0199570345
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Religious
- Religion | Christianity | Catholic
- Religion | Christian Theology | Christology

About the Author

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

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