{"product_id":"images-of-hope-meditations-on-major-feasts-9780898709643","title":"Images of Hope: Meditations on Major Feasts","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImages of Hope: Meditations on Major Feasts\u003c\/strong\u003e by Ratzinger, Joseph Cardinal. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780898709643.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Images of Hope: Meditations on Major Feasts, Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (now Pope Benedict XVI) masterfully weaves together Scripture, history, literature and theology as he reflects on major feasts of the liturgical calendar. In each chapter, he examines works of sacred art that illustrate the hope we celebrate in our most important Christian holy days.\nWhat do the humble ox and ass at the manger of the Christ Child tell us about Christmas? In an icon of Christs Ascension, what do the Saviors hands held in blessing promise us? What is the meaning of the sword held by the great statue of Saint Paul before the Roman church that bears his name?\nThese and many other questions are explored with depth and sensitivity in this collection of meditations by the man who became Pope Benedict XVI. Several beautiful colored images of the relevant paintings, mosaics and sculptures accompany the rich and detailed text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ignatius Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44983826645045,"sku":"ByrdShop_0898709644","price":60.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780898709643_de86f223-9641-4c1c-adf5-e33a839d028c.jpg?v=1778812802","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/images-of-hope-meditations-on-major-feasts-9780898709643","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}