Ratzinger's Theology and Philosophy
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This article examines the position of Joseph Ratzinger with regard to the classical question in the field of the theology of religions, the salvation of non-Christians. In criticism of a recent book by Ambrose Mong, it is argued that... more
Una característica peculiar de la filosofía es que tiene la capacidad y la necesidad de plantearse la pregunta acerca de su propia naturaleza. Con el estudio titulado Naturaleza y misión de la filosofía en el pensamiento de Joseph... more
Working with any subject is not something done in isolation, and here I would like to first thank God, who must always be our first priority. I would also like to thank my supervisor, Svein Rise, for words of encouragement and for... more
A synoptic overview of some of the interrelations between anthropology, theology, and worship in the thought of Joseph Ratzinger (Benedict XVI).
El aporte específico que quisiera reseñar será uno pasado por el cedazo de la cristología fundamental en virtud de la especifidad de la teología fundamental entendida como inteligencia de la fe que busca “dar razón de la esperanza” (1 Pe... more
En este artículo ofrezco un estudio de la lección inaugural con la que Joseph Ratzinger inició su cátedra en la Universidad de Bonn, "El Dios de la fe y el Dios de los filósofos", con la intención de sacar a la luz la comprensión de la... more
Il presente articolo intende fornire una rilettura critica del celebre incontro del 2004 tra Jürgen Habermas ed il cardinal Ratzinger. Si sofferma pertanto sull’evoluzione che il pensiero di entrambi ha subito nel corso del decennio, con... more
J. Ratzinger-Benedict XVI relates theological cognition to following Jesus and going in His footsteps. He emphasizes the inseparable, mutual, servant-like relationship between academic theology and Christian praxis, Christological... more
Joseph Ratzinger, Benedicto XVI, argumentó que es necesario ampliar la razón moderna para que no se cierre en sus presupuestos: materialistas, positivistas, pragmatistas... La teología mantiene abiertas las grandes preguntas sobre las... more
This essay examines the evolution of the various meetings of religious leaders in Assisi convened by Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI and what this evolution signifies about interreligious dialogue and interreligious prayer. From their... more
The article examines the question of the Mariological interpretation of the eight beatitudes contained in Matt 5:3-10. Christian theologians of all ages, from Clement of Alexandria to the authors of contemporary biblical commentaries,... more
For Joseph Ratzinger, Romano Guardini was a valued lecturer and an author of inspiring books. Ratzinger finds attractive Guardini's ardent quest for truth, the courage to ask big and important questions, boldness to confront the Christian... more
One will encounter views that there was no Supper of the Lord with His disciples, with the character of a religious and soteriological mystery, and that it only had the character of a simple supper or at most a mere Old Testament ritual.... more
Recourse to natural law reasoning has long been a part of how Catholics and Christians engage in debates about issues of public and private morality with people and communities of people who do not share the Catholic/Christian faith. But... more
Krytyka hierarchicznej struktury katolicyzmu dobiega dzisiaj z bar dzo wielu stron, zarówno z zewnątrz, co nie dziwi prawie wcale, albo zupełnie wcale, jak i też niestety od ludzi, którzy z Kościo łem się utożsamiają, wyznają jego wiarę.... more
The article presents Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI's view on mathematics as a way towards the creative Logos, and at the same time shows the understanding of scientificity presented by the present Pope Emeritus. For Joseph Ratzinger/... more
This article presents the method of Bible interpretation which was chosen by Benedict XVI in his book Jesus of Nazareth pt. l. Using this method, Joseph Ratzinger was looking for an answer to the question about the true identity of Jesus... more