Jesus of Nazareth by Pope Benedict XVI Summary and Reviews
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Book Review: . . .not a good believer, but
Summary: 5 Stars
WHITE LIGHT DARK NIGHT: THE REVOLUTIONARY LIFE OF JOHN PAUL I
I've been a doubter most of my life. Benedict came close to entrapping me. The only thing that saved me was I knew I was dealing with the world's macro-genius of theology. Yet, although I did not come away as a believer, I did come away with a profound respect for this good man who so many accept as the Vicar of Christ on earth.
If you like pope-books, try John Cornwell's `The Pope in Winter', a wonderful record of the ups and downs of John Paul II. Also, get your fingers on Lucien Gregoire's `White Light Dark Night' a newly released biog of another of Benedict's predecessors, the 33-day Pope. We've heard too much of his death. Finally someone brings John Paul I back to life: his struggles as an impoverished child, as a rebellious seminarian, as a revolutionary priest and as an outspoken bishop/cardinal. John Paul I had a very different definition of `Jesus of Nazareth' than did either of his successors.
WHITE LIGHT DARK NIGHT: THE REVOLUTIONARY LIFE OF JOHN PAUL I
Book Review: A BEAUTIFUL AND INSPIRING BOOK
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is gentle yet profound, filled with beautiful observations on the life of Our Lord, and on Scripture. I'm in the midst of studying it and won't finish any time soon as I savor each page as I go along. I recommend it without reservation to Catholics and non-Catholics alike. I've discussed it on Youtube, and with pleasure. Our Pope is a brilliant teacher, and a brilliant writer as well. His encyclicals are also available now in book form and I recommend them completely.Book Review: A GRATEFULL SURPRISE
Summary: 5 Stars
The Pope's book is a serious and exciting unveiling of Jesucrist person and soul. Only a fellow with a closely intimacy with Christ gained with hours of praying time is able to write a book like this. A jewel to be appreciated!Book Review: A Good Book for Catechists
Summary: 4 Stars
Pope Benedict's book, Jesus of Nazareth provides much spiritual enrichment for all people but I think can be especially enriching for catechists - those people who teach the Catholic faith to others. If you can get past some of the more scholarly and polemical sections, he offers many wonderful, pastoral insights. I am especially impressed with his ability to offer fresh insights on topics, such as the Lord's Prayer and the parables, that have been written about from so many angles over so many centuries. The Holy Father reminds us that we are called to proclaim a person: Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
Joe Paprocki
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Book Review: A Great Book by a Humble Man
Summary: 5 Stars
For anyone out there wanting to know more about the modern day exegesis and how it applies to all of us, this book brings home a very complicated understanding in a simple way. Through his efforts then, Pope Benedict then brings home a clear and beautiful picture of who moderns like to call, the "historical Jesus". The beauty of finding revealed truth in the reality in which Jesus truly existed, that is OUR REALITY, is accomplished in this beautiful book. Want good Theology? Look no further than this book.