God is Love: Understanding Benedict XVI’s First Encyclical

by Jimmy Akin

Publisher:

Catholic Answers

, 2006

Overview

“We have come to believe in God’s love; in these words the Christian can express the fundamental decision of his life.” So begins the first encyclical of Pope Benedict XVI, Deus Caritas Est. To help every Catholic understand the content and significance of this first encyclical of our new pope, Jimmy Akin has constructed a guide covering both the issues surrounding the nature of a papal encyclical in general, and what this particular encyclical tells us. You’ll learn why Benedict chose to write on the subject of God’s love, what crises he is addressing, how he explains love in the encyclical, and much more. If you want a firm grasp of these truths, be sure to read this helpful guide!

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Key Features

• Offers clear explanations of key Catholic doctrines
• Presents clear answers to difficult questions
• Includes guidance for Catholic living

Contents

Top Highlights

“the love that God lavishes upon us and that we in turn must share with others.” (Page 7)

“one seeks to possess that which is loved, because possessing it will bring one happiness” (Page 19)

“he must also receive. Anyone who wishes to give love must also receive love as a gift.” (Page 26)

“think of marriage as an institution that should last only as long as feelings of romance do” (Page 8)

“detaching sex from any kind of relationship with another person” (Page 8)

Product Details

• Title: God Is Love: Understanding Benedict XVI’s First Encyclical
• Author: Jimmy Akin
• Publisher: Catholic Answers
• Print Publication Date: 2006
• Logos Release Date: 2013
• Pages: 61
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Benedict XVI, Pope, 1927 › -Encyclicals
• Resource ID: LLS:GODISLOVE
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T19:53:28Z

About Jimmy Akin

Jimmy Akin (born 1965) is a Catholic apologist for Catholic Answers who has authored several books on Catholic apologetics, evangelization, liturgy, and controversial issues. He is also a primary contributor to This Rock magazine and has appeared on radio and television defending and explaining the Catholic faith.