Jesus of Nazareth
From the Baptism in the Jordan to the Transfiguration
By Joseph Ratzinger,Pope Benedict XVI | Publisher: The Crown Publishing Group
About the book
Pope Benedict XVI’s iconic life of Jesus, a rich, compelling, flesh-and-blood portrait of the central figure of the Christian faith.
“This book is . . . my personal search ‘for the face of the Lord.’”—Benedict XVI
In this bold, momentous work, the Pope seeks to salvage the person of Jesus from today’s “popular” depictions and to restore his true identity as discovered in the Gospels. Through his brilliance as a theologian and his personal conviction as a believer, the Pope incites us to encounter Jesus face to face.
From Jesus of Nazareth: “. . . the great question that will be with us throughout this entire book: But what has Jesus really brought, then, if he has not brought world peace, universal prosperity, and a better world? What has he brought? The answer is very simple: God. He has brought God! He has brought the God who once gradually unveiled his countenance first to Abraham, then to Moses and the prophets, and then in the wisdom literature—the God who showed his face only in Israel, even though he was also honored among the pagans in various shadowy guises. It is this God, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob, the true God, whom he has brought to the peoples of the earth. He has brought God, and now we know his face, now we can call upon him. Now we know the path that we human beings have to take in this world. Jesus has brought God and with God the truth about where we are going and where we come from: faith, hope, and love.”
Editions of Jesus of Nazareth
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780385523417
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780739327487
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780307955777
- EBook
- ISBN 9780385524346
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781415941348
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780739356982
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780739356975
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9781415941331
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Pope Benedict XVI’s iconic life of Jesus, a rich, compelling, flesh-and-blood portrait of the central figure of the Christian faith.
“This book is . . . my personal search ‘for the face of the Lord.’”—Benedict XVI
In this bold, momentous work, the Pope seeks to salvage the person of Jesus from today’s “popular” depictions and to restore his true identity as discovered in the Gospels. Through his brilliance as a theologian and his personal conviction as a believer, the Pope incites us to encounter Jesus face to face.
From Jesus of Nazareth: “. . . the great question that will be with us throughout this entire book: But what has Jesus really brought, then, if he has not brought world peace, universal prosperity, and a better world? What has he brought? The answer is very simple: God. He has brought God! He has brought the God who once gradually unveiled his countenance first to Abraham, then to Moses and the prophets, and then in the wisdom literature—the God who showed his face only in Israel, even though he was also honored among the pagans in various shadowy guises. It is this God, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob, the true God, whom he has brought to the peoples of the earth. He has brought God, and now we know his face, now we can call upon him. Now we know the path that we human beings have to take in this world. Jesus has brought God and with God the truth about where we are going and where we come from: faith, hope, and love.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jesus of Nazareth about?
Pope Benedict XVI’s iconic life of Jesus, a rich, compelling, flesh-and-blood portrait of the central figure of the Christian faith.
“This book is . . . my personal search ‘for the face of the Lord.’”—Benedict XVI
In this bold, momentous work, the Pope seeks to salvage the person of Jesus from today’s “popular” depictions and to restore his true identity as discovered in the Gospels. Through his brilliance as a theologian and his personal conviction as a believer, the Pope incites us to encounter Jesus face to face.
From Jesus of Nazareth: “. . . the great question that will be with us throughout this entire book: But what has Jesus really brought, then, if he has not brought world peace, universal prosperity, and a better world? What has he brought? The answer is very simple: God. He has brought God! He has brought the God who once gradually unveiled his countenance first to Abraham, then to Moses and the prophets, and then in the wisdom literature—the God who showed his face only in Israel, even though he was also honored among the pagans in various shadowy guises. It is this God, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob, the true God, whom he has brought to the peoples of the earth. He has brought God, and now we know his face, now we can call upon him. Now we know the path that we human beings have to take in this world. Jesus has brought God and with God the truth about where we are going and where we come from: faith, hope, and love.”
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Jesus of Nazareth?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Christianity
Where can I read a sample of Jesus of Nazareth?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385523417
Is Jesus of Nazareth part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Jesus of Nazareth
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Jesus of Nazareth?
Joseph Ratzinger,Pope Benedict XVI
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Jesus of Nazareth is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780385523417) and hardcover(ISBN 9780739327487) and paperback(ISBN 9780307955777) and ebook(ISBN 9780385524346) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781415941348) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780739356982) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780739356975) and audiodisc(ISBN 9781415941331)
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