Joseph Ratzinger/Pope Benedict XVI Collection (14 vols.)

by Benedict XVI; Irene Grassl

Publisher:

Ignatius

, 1986–2011

Overview

Joseph Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI, is one of the most revered Catholic scholars, theologians, teachers, and authors of our time. His profound treatment of Christianity's basic truths combines a spiritual outlook with a deep knowledge of Scripture, history, and theology. The Joseph Ratzinger/Pope Benedict XVI Collection contains fourteen volumes that explore Catholic theology, dogma, and practice. Though some of the volumes were written prior to his papacy, they are still equally as significant and relevant to the Christian faith today. Ratzinger's works will give you a better understanding of the:

• Importance of Christian unity
• Nature of the church
• Relationship of Christianity with politics and the secular world
• Foundations of Christianity: faith, hope, and charity
• Beauty and mystery of God
• Problem of truth, tolerance, religion, and culture in the modern world

The Joseph Ratzinger/Pope Benedict XVI Collection is not just an important collection because its works are written by the current leader of the worldwide Catholic Church. It is significant because it contains rich wisdom and insight to the Christian faith that are both timeless and true.

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Key Features

• Essential works of Catholic theology and dogma
• Ideal for clergy, students, and laity
• Logos edition provides integrated access to Scripture references

Product Details

• Title: Joseph Ratzinger/Pope Benedict XVI Collection
• Author: Joseph Ratzinger
• Publisher: Ignatius
• Volumes: 14
• Pages: 3,291

About Joseph Ratzinger

Joseph Ratzinger is one of the most revered Catholic prelates, scholars, theologians, teachers, and authors of our time. He has spoken on many crucial subjects, including sexual consumerism, roles of men and women today, marriage, the priesthood, and the future of the world. As a teenager, he initiated study of classical languages and entered the minor seminary in Traunstein in 1939. Though he was drafted into the German anti-aircraft corps in 1943, he re-entered the seminary in 1945, when World War II ended. On June 29, 1951, Joseph Ratzinger was ordained to the priesthood in the Cathedral of Freising on the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul. He also received his doctorate in theology in 1953 from the University of Munich. Starting in 1959, Ratzinger taught theology at the University of Bonn.

At age 35, Joseph Ratzinger was appointed chief theological advisor for the Archbishop of Cologne, Cardinal Joseph Frings, and maintained that title for four years. After many years of teaching at several German universities, Ratzinger was appointed by Pope Paul VI as Archbishop of Munich and Freising in March 1977, and was elevated to cardinal in June 1977. In November 1981, Ratzinger was summoned by Pope John Paul II to Rome, where he was named Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, President of the Pontifical Biblical Commission, and President of the International Theological Commission.

On April 19, 2005, Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger was elected to be the 265th pope. He took the name Benedict XVI, after St. Benedict of Nursia. Since that time, he has continued to receive worldwide respect and has been a spiritual influence to Christians and non-Christians alike.