Contributor
Cavadini, John C. editor.
ImprintEugene, Oregon : Pickwick Publications, [2021].
Descriptionxxxii, 330 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Note:Collection of essays from a conference at the University of Notre Dame in November 2018 entitled "Ratzinger's Introduction to Christianity at 50" --Page xiii.
Note:Integral faith formation in the spirit of the Second Vatican Council: Joseph Ratzinger's Introduction to Christianity (1968) / Rudolf Voderholzer -- The articulation of faith between memory and recollection / RIchard Schenk -- The reception of Einfuhrung in das Christentum among the reviewers / Tracey Rowland -- The Introduction to Christianity in light of Principles of Catholic theology / Cyril O'Regan -- Ratzinger on Lessing's 'ugly broad ditch': Augustinian ressourcement and modern rationalism / Aaron Pidel -- An introduction to tradition in Ratzinger's Introduction to Christianity / Catherine R. Cavadini -- An introduction to scripture in Ratzinger's Introduction to Christianity / Anthony J. Pagliarini -- Nein und doch: Ratzinger's philosophy of denunciation in an Augustinian key / Donald Wallenfang -- "Being for" and normativity in a post-Durkheimian age / Anthony C. Sciglitano, Jr. -- Joseph Ratzinger's 'spiritual Chritstology' / Robert P. Imbelli -- Touching the void: Ratzinger's soteriology / Francesca Murphy -- The homelessness of pneumatology: Ratzinger on the Spirit and the Church in the modern world / Patrick X. Gardner -- Hide and seek: the eschatology of Introduction to Christianity / Leonard J. DeLorenzo -- The liturgical metaphaysics of gift in Introduction to Christianity / Timothy P. O'Malley -- On Christian structures / Clemens Sedmak -- On the absenting of Christ: cruciform beauty in Ratzinger's Introduction to Christianity / Jennifer Newsome Martin -- Epilogue: The pedagogy of introducing / John C. Cavadini.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Note:Few books in theology have faced the twentieth century with all its horrors and yet convincingly revoiced the redemptive Christian antidote that compels us to reawaken to our true identity as beloved children of God. Joseph Ratzinger's 1968 masterpiece, Introduction to Christianity, is one of those rare books. On the fiftieth anniversary of this classic book's publication, English-speaking scholars from around the globe gathered at the University of Notre Dame to celebrate Ratzinger's lasting influence on the world of Christian theology. Bishops, priests, and lay men and women set their hands to "the trowel of tribute," honoring the theological legacy of Joseph Ratzinger and the pivotal role he has played in the recent history of the Catholic Church, from his early days as a parish priest and university professor, all the way to his election to the Chair of Saint Peter as Pope Benedict XVI. Readers of this collection will enjoy the beautiful variety of essays penned by notable scholars that decorate the timeless insights of Ratzinger's theological genius. Thematic topics include an overview and context of Ratzinger's work, fundamental theology, philosophical theology, dogmatic theology, spiritual theology, and pedagogy. Altogether, readers will deepen their appreciation and understanding of the theological contributions of Joseph Ratzinger to the mission field of the New Evangelization today. --Book cover.
