| Description |
1 online resource (301 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Preface to the Second Edition; Preface to the Reprint of the First Edition; Contents; Foreword; I The Bavarian Background; II Augustine and the Church; III Bonaventure and Saving History; IV Christian Brotherhood; V The Event of the Council; VI Reflections on the Creed; VII More Ecclesiological Essays; VIII The Eschatology Theme; IX The Preacher; X The Liturgist; XI Back to Foundations; XII The Prefect; XIII The Candidate; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index |
| Summary |
Aidan Nichols' timely book is the first full-scale investigation of Joseph Ratzinger's theology, from the 1950s to the present day. It presents a chronological account of the development of Ratzinger's writing which reflects a wide range of historical and theoretical interests. A comprehensive introduction to a figure who is in his own right, quite apart from his significance in the politics of the Church, a major German Catholic theologian of the twentieth century. This new edition provides amplifies existing chapters by reference to books by Ratzinger between 1986/1987 and his election as Po |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Benedict XVI, Pope, 1927-2022
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| SUBJECT |
Benedict XVI, Pope, 1927- fast (OCoLC)fst01427451 |
| Subject |
Catholic Church -- Doctrines -- History -- 20th century
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| SUBJECT |
Catholic Church. fast (OCoLC)fst00531720 |
| Subject |
Theology, Doctrinal -- History -- 20th century.
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Theology, Doctrinal.
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| Genre/Form |
History.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781441134240 |
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1441134247 |
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