Christianity and the crisis of cultures / Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) ; introduction by Marcello Pera ; translated by Brian McNeil.

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Original language: Italian Publication details: San Francisco : Ignatius Press , c2006.Description: 116 p. ; 21 cmISBN:
  • 1586171429 (alk. paper)
  • 9781586171421 (alk. paper)
Uniform titles:
  • Europa di Benedetto nella crisi delle culture. English
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 261 22 R189c
LOC classification:
  • BR115.W6 B36 2006
Online resources:
Contents:
Introduction. A proposal that should be accepted / by Marcello Pera -- [Pt. I.] The crisis of cultures -- 1. Reflections on cultures that are in conflict today -- 2. The significance and limits of today's rationalistic culture -- 3. The permanent significance of the Christian faith -- [Pt. II.] The right to life -- 1. Why we must not give up -- 2. The law of the jungle, the rule of law -- 3. We must use our eyes! -- [Pt. III.] What does it mean to believe? -- 1. Faith and everyday life : a fundamental human attitude -- 2. Can agnosticism be a solution? -- 3. The natural knowledge of God -- 4. "Supernatural" faith and its origins -- 5. Development of premises. Faith is anchored in what Jesus and the saints see ; The verification of faith in life ; Faith's "I," "you," and "we."
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Books Books Tantur Ecumenical Institute Library Main Collection (Lower Floor) 261 R189c (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available SS000993549

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction. A proposal that should be accepted / by Marcello Pera -- [Pt. I.] The crisis of cultures -- 1. Reflections on cultures that are in conflict today -- 2. The significance and limits of today's rationalistic culture -- 3. The permanent significance of the Christian faith -- [Pt. II.] The right to life -- 1. Why we must not give up -- 2. The law of the jungle, the rule of law -- 3. We must use our eyes! -- [Pt. III.] What does it mean to believe? -- 1. Faith and everyday life : a fundamental human attitude -- 2. Can agnosticism be a solution? -- 3. The natural knowledge of God -- 4. "Supernatural" faith and its origins -- 5. Development of premises. Faith is anchored in what Jesus and the saints see ; The verification of faith in life ; Faith's "I," "you," and "we."

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