Gift to the Church and World: Fifty Years of Joseph Ratzinger's Introduction to Christianity: 3 (Global Perspectives on the New Evangelization)

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 Ratzingers 1968 masterpiece Introduction to Christianity is one of those rare books. On the fiftieth anniversary of this classic books publication English-speaking scholars from around the globe gathered at the University of Notre Dame to celebrate Ratzingers 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 Gift to the Church and World will enjoy the beautiful variety of essays penned by notable scholars that decorate the timeless insights of Ratzingers theological genius. Thematic topics include an overview and context of Ratzingers 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. With contributions from: Catherine R. Cavadini Leonard J. DeLorenzo Patrick X. Gardner Robert P. Imbelli Jennifer Newsome Martin Aaron Pidel Francesca Murphy Anthony J. Pagliarini Timothy P. OMalley Cyril ORegan Tracey Rowland Richard Schenk (HC) Anthony C. Sciglitano Jr. Clemens Sedmak Rudolf Voderholzer