{"product_id":"the-ratzinger-reader-mapping-a-theological-journey","title":"The Ratzinger Reader: Mapping a Theological Journey","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fascinating and insightful volume collecting together the key writings of Joseph Ratzinger  some of them yet untranslated  from his youthful and more progressive writings  to his transition period following his disillusionment with the aftermath of Vatican II  to his time as Prefect of the Vaticans Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith down to 2005. The emphasis will be upon Joseph Ratzinger as private theologian  his many writings released in a personal capacity for such will chart the formation of and comment upon the official statements and texts released under his name in a more informative fashion than the simple inclusion of the formulaic official texts themselves.  Following a section providing insight into the fundamental and systematic theological background and development of Joseph Ratzingers thought  further thematic sections will also be included  for example  Joseph Ratzingers writings on Ecclesiology  on Theology and the Role of Theologians  on the Eucharist  on Religious Pluralism  on Sacramental Theology  Ecumenism  on Truth  on the Contemporary Historical Era  on Magisterium and on Faith Morals etc.  The volume will open with an introductory essay charting the life and career  the achievements of and the controversies surrounding the new pope. Each reading will be prefaced by a brief introduction to its context and themes and will be followed by recommended further reading on its respective subject matter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44986981679157,"sku":"ByrdShop_0567032140","price":55.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780567032140.jpg?v=1770922330","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-ratzinger-reader-mapping-a-theological-journey","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}