CHURCH, ECUMENISM, AND POLITICS: New Endeavors in Ecclesiology
Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI)
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258p. A hardcover book in fine condition with a like dustjacket. Pope Benedict XVI explores issues with Church unity and relations with an increasingly secular world. Seller Inventory # 189801
Bibliographic Details
Title: CHURCH, ECUMENISM, AND POLITICS: New ...
Publisher: Ignatius Press, San Francisco
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: As New
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Edition: First English Language Edition.
About this title
This work features the most discussed topics of the life of the Church, treated with unique frankness and depth by the Church's spiritual and theological leader. In this collection of essays, theologian Joseph Ratzinger, now Benedict XVI, tackles three major issues in the Church today?the nature of the Church, the pursuit of Christian unity, and the relationship of Christianity to the secular/political power.
The first part of the book explores Vatican II's teaching on the Church, what it means to call the Church "the People of God", the role of the Pope, and the Synod of Bishops. In part two, Ratzinger frankly assesses the ecumenical movement?its achievements, problems, and principles for authentic progress toward Christian unity. In the third part of the work, Ratzinger discusses both fundamental questions and particular issues concerning the Church, the state and human fulfillment in the Age to come. What does the Bible say about faith and politics? How should the Church work in pluralistics societies? What are the problems with Liberation Theology? How should we understand freedom in the Church and in society?
Beneath a penetrating analysis on these important topics by this brilliant teacher and writer, both concise and also surprising, is revealed the passion of a great spiritual leader. The result is an exciting and stimulating work, which can be provoking, but never boring.
Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI) is recognized as one of the most brilliant theologians and spiritual leaders of our age. As pope he authored the best-selling Jesus of Nazareth. Prior to his pontificate, he wrote many influential books important for the contemporary Church, such as Introduction to Christianity and The Spirit of the Liturgy.
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