Explorations in the Theology of Benedict XVI

Synopsis

Benedict Xvi{u2019}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{u2019}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. This Volume Originated At A Conference At The University Of Notre Dame On The Occasion Of The Pontiff And Theologian{u2019}s Eighty-fifth Birthday. It Provides An Introduction To Benedict{u2019}s Ecclesially Grounded Theology, Articulated In His Essays, Monographs, And Sermons, And Also Serves As A Primer In The Major Concerns Of Catholic Theological Discourse In The Twentieth Century. -- Publisher's Description. Benedict The Augustinian / Cyril O'regan -- Culture And Conscience In The Thought Of Joseph Ratzinger/pope Benedict Xvi / Peter Casarella -- Resolving The Relativity Paradox : Pope Benedict Xvi And The Challenge Of Christological Relativism / Edward T. Oakes -- A Depth Of Otherness : Buddhism And Benedict's Theology Of Religions / Robert M. Gimello -- Reflections On Introduction To Christianity / Lawrence S. Cunningham -- God's Saving Justice : Faith, Reason, And Reconciliation In The Political Thought Of Pope Benedict Xvi / Daniel Philpott -- Development Driven By Hope And Gratuitousness : The Innovative Economics Of Benedict Xvi / Simona Beretta -- Papal Ecclesiology / Francesca Aran Murphy -- The Baptism Of Jesus : On Jesus' Solidarity With Israel And Foreknowledge Of The Passion / Gary A. Anderson -- The Feast Of Peace : The Eucharist As A Sacrifice And A Meal In Benedict Xvi's Theology / Kimberly Hope Belcher -- Mary In The Theology Of Joseph Ratzinger/pope Benedict Xvi / Matthew Levering. Edited By John C. Cavadini. Festschrift Delivered In 2012 At A Conference At The University Of Notre Dame. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.