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Jesus of Nazareth | 
 enlarge | Manufacturer: Doubleday
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List Price: $17.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  149 reviews
Sales Rank: 783
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Media: Kindle Edition
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Pages: 400
Dewey Decimal Number: 232.901
ASIN: B000QEKMV2
Publication Date: May 15, 2007
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“This book is . . . my personal search ‘for the face of the Lord.’” –Benedict XVI
In this bold, momentous work, the Pope––in his first book written as Benedict XVI––seeks to salvage the person of Jesus from recent “popular” depictions and to restore Jesus’ true identity as discovered in the Gospels. Through his brilliance as a theologian and his personal conviction as a believer, the Pope shares a rich, compelling, flesh-and-blood portrait of Jesus and incites us to encounter, face-to-face, the central figure of the Christian faith.
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.”
From the Hardcover edition.
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 Pope's Analysis Is the Right Balance September 4, 2008
His Holiness brings a tremendous wealth and background of academic knowledge to the subject of Jesus which is clearly evident from his writing. But most importantly, he describes the beginning of the life of Jesus as chronicled in the Gospels from a perspective that is neither the liberal reconstructionist so popular among academia and the media today, nor the unquestioning faith of those who adhere to a literal translation of the Bible ("Sola Scriptura"). Instead he reflects the Catholic affirmation of the divinity of Christ, but uses historical criticism to bring perspective to the narrative of the Gospel-writers. The only reason I would keep it from being a 5-star rating is that the writing is likely way over the heads of many people who might be interested in exploring the subject from a Catholic perspective, but lack the background His Holiness assumes the readers bring.
 What an unexptected surprise! August 15, 2008
I do not usually listen to audio books, but I made an exception when I ordered this one because I have a friend whose sight is fading who could only enjoy the book this way. I have already read (and marked) a copy of the print version, so I ordered an additional audio version for myself to listen to in the car and then maybe give away to someone else. What a surprise! The reader has the right voice and cadence to make it something like listening to a fine lecture--and I've heard a few that were truly top notch in my time. I have no doubt that I will listen all the way through the 11 CD's in this set. Even if you've already read the book, get this CD set. I hope that other titles from Pope Benedict XVI will become available in this form, and I hope they will keep this reader on retainer.
Bert Harrell
Jacksonville, Florida
. . .not a good believer, but August 10, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
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
A excellent reading of the Gospel message August 7, 2008
One expects the Pope to know the Gospels, the question becomes whether he can write about the Gospels in an involving way, making it seem intrigubning even though you know most of the stories by heart.
After reading this the skills of Benedict at writing(as well as the translator) is methodical, crisp, and efficient. There's little dallying with meaningless words, Benedict making his point clearly and succinctly. He goes over the primary concern of each of the gospels and gives the various interpretations involved with each of the passages. This is really where the book shines, in that he gives interpretations others gives and then states his own and how he came ot his conclusion. You never get the feeling he's attacking a straw man and always states a conflicting stance fairly. He's a lot like Aquinas in this regard, which is one of the highest compliments I can give.
There is some pretty heavy material in here to ponder, as another commendation is that it never feels he's talking down to you. This isn't a book you bring for light leisure reading.
Note that this is the first part of what Benedict hopes to write, so there's little about the end of Jesus's life. Here's hoping the aging pontiff can get that written also.
Excellent transaction. July 24, 2008
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Book arrived promptly and in the conditon advertised. I would purchase from this vendor again.
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