From the reviews of Jesus of Nazareth by Pope Benedict XVI – Chapter List Here Introduction: Jesus in Galilee, Fulfilling Prophecy The Gospel of Matthew places significant emphasis on the geography of Jesus’ ministry, particularly by beginning the narrative of the Sermon on the Mount in Galilee. Galilee, regarded as “Galilee of the Gentiles,” was […]
Chapter Four: The Sermon on the Mount Read More »
From the reviews of Jesus of Nazareth by Pope Benedict XVI – Chapter List Here – The Gospel of the Kingdom of God The Meaning of Evangelium and Performative Speech The chapter, The Gospel of the Kingdom of God, begins by exploring the term Evangelium, which was historically used to describe the proclamations of the Roman
The Gospel of the Kingdom of God Read More »
From the reviews of Jesus of Nazareth by Pope Benedict XVI – Chapter List Here – The Temptations of Jesus In the account of Jesus’ baptism, the descent of the Holy Spirit is more than a simple blessing—it is the formal anointing that confers upon Him the messianic office, as kings and priests in Israel
The Temptations of Jesus Read More »
From the reviews of Jesus of Nazareth by Pope Benedict XVI – Chapter List Here Jesus’ public ministry begins with the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan by John the Baptist. This event not only marks the start of His mission but also serves as a profound theological moment that reveals Jesus’ divine identity and mission. The
The Baptism of Jesus Read More »
From the reviews of Jesus of Nazareth by Pope Benedict XVI – Chapter List Here The Promise of a New Prophet Like Moses In the Book of Deuteronomy, a distinct promise is made of a new Moses, not a king like David but a prophet unlike any other. This promise sets the stage for understanding
An Initial Reflection on the Mystery of Jesus Read More »
Joseph Ratzinger – Pope Benedict XVI All the seemingly disparate stories written over a thousand years or more by a multitude of authors begin to make sense when one sees their fulfilment in the person of Jesus of Nazareth, as Pope Benedict masterfully portrays in the first volume of his three-part series. Every page is
Jesus of Nazareth: From the Baptism in the Jordan to the Transfiguration Read More »
In order to properly frame a good answer to this question, it is expedient to first reflect on the meanings and aspects of the key words or phrases in the question. In this case, there are two; “fallen world” and “sacrifice.” Fallen World In Catholic theology, the concept of a “fallen world” refers to
Why Does A Fallen World Require Sacrifice? Read More »
