I often think that Joseph Ratzinger will be remembered in history long after many of his contemporaries are forgotten, and not simply because he is Pope.
His writing is, in so many ways, a perfect antitode to the spirit of the age.
Introduction to Christianity is a meditation on the Apostles' Creed. As such, it is very catechetical in its approach, but like all of Ratzinger's writing, it is catechesis for the very thoughtful. This book would be good for someone who is struggling with the faith on a philosophical level; who has considered the faith but hasn't quite crossed the threshold yet.
It is crisscrossed with his usual thorough quotation of scripture, and his inclusion of many different approaches to the faith. He is a very well read man.
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Thank you for the suggestion, Abbot. I've just toddled over and bought a copy not just for myself but also for the Missus. We were discussing the very real differences in our levels of faith this past weekend and it became quite apparent to me that I have a responsibility to help her get beyond that brand of Christianity which is nothing more than a hazy Bill & Ted pronouncement to be excellent to each other (which is about all you'll get out of TEC these days).
(And if I accidentally push her into the Tiber? Well, I am known for my clumsiness sometimes!)
Posted by Robbo | June 4, 2008 9:18 AM
Posted on June 4, 2008 09:18