Tag Archives: Jesus of Nazareth

Reading Francis Through Benedict… no… really… try it!

A clever reader caught this and posted about it in the combox elsewhere. Compare a section of Pope Francis general audience today to Pope Benedict’s Jesus of Nazareth part II: One initial difference is that in the confessional tradition only … Read More

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Media misquoting the Holy Father’s new book

There is a little bit of a controversy about a a couple points from the Holy Father’s new book which really isn’t much of a controversy at all. If you don’t have the book please use one of my links … Read More

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Benedict XVI on ‘critical’ Scripture scholars

Pope Benedict’s new book is out.  There are some great quotes. The Pope follows Joachim Gnilka in the theory that Mary is the ultimate source of Matthew and Luke’s accounts of the birth of Christ.  They agree that the Lord … Read More

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Benedict XVI: “If God does not also have power over matter, then he simply is not God.”

In his new book, Jesus of Nazareth, Vol. 3, the Holy Father gives us a great observation about God that flies in the face of modernist thought. Here is a comment about the virgin birth of the Lord. Is it … Read More

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Benedict’s little dig at liberals

In his new book the Holy Father has a dig at liberals. I am sure this was directly at the Fishwrap. Aren’t you? o{];¬) In some portrayals of the figure of Jesus, the emphasis is placed almost exclusively on the … Read More

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Christ is born, astrology dies – a comment on the Pope’s new book about Jesus

First, if you plan to buy the Holy Father’s new book online, will you please my links?  You’ll get your book quickly and at a good price and I will also benefit.  Thanks! US hardcover HERE.  Kindle HERE. Unabridged audio … Read More

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Pope Benedict completed Vol. 3 of “Jesus of Nazareth”

I read at CWN: Pope Benedict XVI has completed the 3rd and final volume of his work, Jesus of Nazareth, the Vatican has disclosed. The Pope’s latest book, which focuses on the Gospel accounts of Christ’s infancy, was apparently completed … Read More

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Pope Benedict’s homework: “What I did for my summer vacation.”

From ZENIT: Spokesman: Pope Working on Vol. 3 of Jesus of Nazareth ROME, JULY 13, 2012 (Zenit.org).- The director of the Vatican press office says that Benedict XVI is working on the third and final volume of Jesus of Nazareth … Read More

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REVIEW: Some thoughts about the Pope’s new book – part II

For Part I go HERE. I have read an advance copy of the new, second volume of Benedict XVI’s book, Jesus of Nazareth. The new book will be released worldwide for Lent 2011, with a date of 10 March. Just … Read More

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REVIEW: Some thoughts about the Pope’s new book – part I

I have been reading the new, second volume of Benedict XVI’s book, Jesus of Nazareth.  A preview copy was sent to me by the publisher. I have been circling back over various passages which impedes my forward progress.  I am … Read More

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Lent is around the corner – start planning

This upcoming Sunday is already Septuagesima. Did you realize that Lent begins on 9 March? Do you have a plan for your Lent? Here is a suggestion for part of your Lenten preparation. The second volume of the Holy Father’s … Read More

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Benedict XVI’s 2nd volume of ‘Jesus of Nazareth’ coming soon!

The second volume of the Holy Father’s work Jesus of Nazareth will be released for Lent 2011, with a date of 15 March. This volume will focus on the period the Lord’s life from the entrance into Jerusalem to His … Read More

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