Introduction To Christianity (2nd Edition)

By: Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI

Narrated by: Scott Russell

One of Cardinal Ratzinger's most important and widely read books, this volume is a revised second edition with an improved translation and an in-depth preface by the Cardinal. As he states in the preface, since this book was first published over 30 years ago, many changes and significant events have occurred in the world, and in the Church. But even so, he says he is firmly convinced that his fundamental approach in this book is still very timely and crucial for the spiritual needs of modern man. That approach puts the question of God and the question about Christ in the very center, which leads to a "narrative Christology" and demonstrates that the place for faith is in the Church.

Thus, this remarkable elucidation of the Apostle's Creed gives an excellent, modern interpretation of the foundations of Christianity. Ratzinger's profound treatment of Christianity's basic truths combines a spiritual outlook with a deep knowledge of Scripture and the history of theology.

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Brilliant!

Everything PBXVI wrote is brilliant. This book is no exception. I Love it, even though a portionis very heady. I highly recommend it for individuals who are educated (having some philosophical training will always help when reading his work!).

A wonderful book

A great book that I found developmental and maturative for a young man coming of age such as myself. I found this book to be highly intelligent and I found great relation with the message. I love Pope Benedict XVI and I further highly recommend this book.

wonderful

This was profound, encouraging, and pointed to Christ with clarity, charity, and erudition I have not seen before.

Excellent Book

I found his insights on the historical significance of the trinity in respect to the God of reason from antiquity to be very informative and enlightening.

Introduction does not mean pedestrian.

This is a classic! Ratzinger’s dynamic presentation of Christianity is sure to convince the objective seeker, and nourish the seasoned believer.