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Jesus of Nazareth

By: Pope Benedict XVI Joseph Ratzinger
Narrated by: Nicholas Bell
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Publisher's Summary

An international publishing landmark in the Christian faith.

In this bold, momentous work, the Pope - in his first book written as Benedict XVI - seeks to salvage the person of Jesus from recent 'popular' depictions and to restore Jesus' true identity as discovered in the Gospels.

Through his brilliance as a theologian and his personal conviction as a believer, the Pope shares a rich, compelling, flesh-and-blood portrait of Jesus and incites us to encounter, face-to-face, the central figure of the Christian faith.

"This book about Jesus is the end-point of a long interior journey for me." - Pope Benedict XVI

©2007 Joseph Ratzinger (P)2008 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

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The power to convert

Brilliant ! What academic prowess, while remaining truly humble to His Creator. To not be changed by this book would be impossible.

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  • Enquiring Mind
  • 03-30-12

Unbeatable

If you are looking for the definitive exploration of the life of Jesus Christ, written by the foremost Catholic theologian of the age, then only this book will do. I doubt if it will ever be bettered. Catholics will be looking back on this book decades from now and citing it as THE authorative work.

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  • Roisin Deighan
  • 10-19-20

Fascinating and inspiring

The book brings a lifetime of study into a coherent and convincing account of who Jesus Christ is. Many hidden depths of the gospel accounts are revealed, based on the awareness of the culture of the time and the pre-Christian writings and expectations which are fulfilled in Jesus. Well worth reading for any Christian and even for those who want to understand why the life of Christ is so important and what his followers believe.

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  • Zenon
  • 12-13-18

Wow!!! What’s a faith and intellect!!!

This is one of the deepest and wonderful theological books! I love intellectual honesty and criticism of the author! Fantastic work!!!

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  • mark
  • 02-19-23

Inspirational

In clear concise language the meaning of Jesus is explained, So much to ponder and pray about. It is well read by the narrator.

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  • Ben
  • 01-22-22

Excellent book about Jesus Christ

I have heard of many positive things said about the theological brilliance of Pope Benedict XVI emeritus and I can testify this scholarly book does not disappoint at all. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it

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  • Kindle Customer
  • 08-28-21

Nice

Thoroughly enjoyed the whole book well written and I got something out of most of it.The narrator voice was good.

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  • John
  • 03-31-16

Thank you Benedict

Thank you Benedict XVI for your articulate love of Christ and your enormouse gift of intellect which you have given selflessly for the spreading of the Good New

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  • David
  • 01-22-15

A useful, though limited, take on Jesus

Only covers from the baptism to the transfiguration but raises some interesting points and challenges some more popular understandings of Jesus in the modern world. If you're not Catholic watch out for some of the underlying high church assumptions!

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  • Anonymous User
  • 03-23-21

Cuts to the core

An absolutely beautiful and personal journey through the public ministry of Jesus led by a man of faith and humility. The book is read exquisitely and I cannot imagine it being read by anyone else. Waiting for parts 2 and 3

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  • Adilson
  • 03-12-21

Simply fantastic

Pope Benedictus XVI makes a fantastic explanation of Christ Our Lord in a very accessible way. His explanations and remarks are great. I hope Audible gets more of his books available.