Jesus of Nazareth

The Infancy Narratives

De: Pope Benedict XVI

Narrado por: Dan Woren

The New York Times bestselling final volume in the Pope’s Jesus of Nazareth series, detailing how the stories of Jesus’ infancy and childhood are as relevant today as they were two thousand years ago.

In 2007, Joseph Ratzinger published his first book as Pope Benedict XVI in order “to make known the figure and message of Jesus.” Now, the Pope focuses exclusively on the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ life as a child. The root of these stories is the experience of hope found in the birth of Jesus and the affirmations of surrender and service embodied in his parents, Joseph and Mary.

This is a story of longing and seeking, as demonstrated by the Magi searching for the redemption offered by the birth of a new king. It is a story of sacrifice and trusting completely in the wisdom of God as seen in the faith of Simeon, the just and devout man of Jerusalem, when he is in the presence of the Christ child. Ultimately, Jesus’ life and message is a story for today, one that speaks to the restlessness of the human heart searching for the sole truth which alone leads to profound joy.

deep analysis

accessible, but very deep and scholarly. an enjoyable read for Advent. much shorter and easier to work through than the other Jesus of Nazareth on his life and ministry

This Book Is Refreshing well done Pope Benedict XVI

Books today quote sources other than Scripture This book is refreshing as it's Biblical proved

Theologically sound

Loved it! This examination into the infancy of Jesus was insightful as well as illuminating. This work has helped me to further my understanding of the entire plan of God in salvation through Jesus Christ. Bravo!

excellent read

very easy to understand and very revealing, I recommend it to everyone who wants to understand the word of God

A thoughtful reflection on the Infancy Narrative

Pope Benedict provides a thoughtful and insightful reflection on the infancy narratives. He gathers a tremendous amount of theological material and concisely provides it to the reader in an accessible way. One will certainly have a new understanding and relationship with the story surrounding the birth and childhood of Jesus. The reader will also appreciate the "yes" that Mary and Joseph give in their openness to receiving and taking Jesus into their home. We will be motivated to do the same so that like them we can bring Jesus to the world around us.