"Leading men and women to God, to the God who speaks in the Bible: this is the supreme and fundamental priority of the Church and of the Successor of Peter at the present time."--__Pope Benedict XVI__ "A superb introduction to the way in which the theology of Pope Benedict XVI has been shaped by the Bible. Scott Hahn's crisp and clear analysis puts the reader at the very center of this remarkable pope's thought."--__Gary Anderson__, University of Notre Dame  
  
"The increasingly painful bankruptcy of the historical-critical method in our time has created a vacuum precisely at the point where the living Church requires substantial nurture. Pope Benedict XVI has spoken into this crisis like no one else, and his best expositor, Scott Hahn, has done us a tremendous service by synthesizing Benedict's erudite and prayerful biblical theology into a lively, readable, and intellectually reliable conspectus. This excellent volume will be indispensable for all Christians who seek to be more maturely grounded in Scripture."--__David Lyle Jeffrey__, Baylor University  
  
"A lucidly written and trenchant study of the biblical theology of Joseph Ratzinger / Pope Benedict. Hahn shows how one of the most important theologians of the twentieth century gently but firmly corrected the historical critics who dominate much of contemporary academic Scripture study. Hahn further demonstrates how, in making this correction, Ratzinger / Benedict allowed for the recovery of much of the richness of patristic biblical interpretation. This is a beautiful and thought-provoking text, one that will prove helpful to any serious student of the sacred page."--__Robert Barron__, Mundelein Seminary, University of St. Mary of the Lake  
  
"In the growing body of literature on the theology of Benedict XVI, there is a conspicuously missing theme: the consciously biblical character of the pontiff's theology. Hahn places Ratzinger / Benedict's concern for theology as a scriptural--and hence a liturgical--activity center stage with the verve and clarity we have come to expect from him. Hahn uses his encyclopedic knowledge of Ratzinger / Benedict's corpus to tease out many threads, weaving them into a compelling account of the new hermeneutic at the heart of Benedict's vision. Not only students of the pope but also all of us who desire the revitalization of theology and exegesis should welcome the passion and insight that Hahn has brought to bear on his subject."--__Lewis Ayres__, Durham University

__Scott W. Hahn__, PhD, holds the Pope Benedict XVI Chair of Biblical Theology at St. Vincent Seminary and is professor of theology and Scripture at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Founder and president of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, he is the author of over twenty books, including The Lamb's Supper, Reasons to Believe, and Kinship by Covenant, and coauthor of Rome Sweet Home. Hahn is also the general editor of the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible, The Catholic Bible Dictionary, and Letter and Spirit: A Journal of Catholic Biblical Theology.

"Hahn here renders an important service in so clearly setting forth the hermeneutical principles, biblical framework, and doctrinal positions of Pope Benedict XVI, arguably the world's most important contemporary theologian. The parallels between the biblical theology of the pope and of evangelicals, together with their respective attempts to interpret Scripture theologically in an age marked by modern biblical criticism, are particularly fascinating."--__Kevin J. Vanhoozer__, Wheaton College and Graduate School  
  
"A compelling manuduction right into the very core of Pope Benedict XVI's theological vision. In this clearly written and cogently argued essay, Hahn makes a convincing and highly pertinent case for what Pope Benedict holds to be the crucial challenge for the Church and theology today--the reunification, and thereby the renewal, of exegesis theologically conceived and theology exegetically grounded. Theologically insightful and surefooted, this book is one of the best and certainly the most timely and urgent among the recent introductions to the theology of Pope Benedict XVI."--__Reinhard Hütter__, Duke Divinity School  
  
"As a Protestant biblical scholar, I found Hahn's exposition of Pope Benedict's biblical theology both informative and inspiring. In spite of differences, Protestants need to read this book to understand how deeply we can agree on the primacy of Christ and the Word. Through Hahn, I have a new appreciation for the mind and heart of Pope Benedict."--__Tremper Longman III__, Westmont College  
  
"This lucid exposition introduces the reader to Benedict's understanding of historical criticism, faith and reason, typology, covenant, sacrifice, liturgy, and a variety of other topics. The book beautifully models what for Pope Benedict is the central task of theology: it leads believers into a real participation in the mystery of faith."--__Hans Boersma__, Regent College  
  
"This is essential reading for any informed Catholic. I have been waiting for someone to expand and bring together the conclusion that Pope Benedict XVI brings to us in his powerful book Jesus of Nazareth. This is a very important book for all Catholics, clergy, religious, and laity alike."--__Benedict J. Groeschel, CFR__ "This is an extraordinary book. More than an introduction to Ratzinger / Benedict's theology--although it is this as well--Hahn's marvelous book provides an introduction to biblical exegesis, Catholic theology, and ultimately to the life of discipleship itself. This is a book for all readers, a rich feast of spiritual and intellectual transformation."--__Matthew Levering__, University of Dayton  
  
"Even when one disagrees with some of his conclusions, Benedict's insights, as well as his engagement with critical scholarship, offer a wealth of reflection. In this remarkable book, Hahn has drawn out the central themes of Benedict's teaching in a highly readable summary. An eminently useful guide for introducing the thought of an important theologian of our time."--__Michael S. Horton__, Westminster Seminary California

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger's election as Pope Benedict XVI brought a world-class biblical theologian to the papacy. There is an intensely biblical quality to his pastoral teaching and he has demonstrated a keen concern for the authentic interpretation of sacred Scripture.  
  
Here a foremost interpreter of Catholic thought and life offers a probing look at Benedict's biblical theology and provides a clear and concise introduction to his life and work. Bestselling author and theologian Scott Hahn argues that the heart of Benedict's theology is salvation history and the Bible and shows how Benedict accepts historical criticism but recognizes its limits. The author also explains how Benedict reads the overall narrative of Scripture and how he puts it to work in theology, liturgy, and Christian discipleship.

Bestselling author and theologian Scott Hahn shows that Pope Benedict is one of the most biblically centered of all living theologians.

__Contents__ 1. Ignorance of Scripture Is Ignorance of Christ: The Theological Project of Joseph Ratzinger  
2. The Critique of Criticism: Beginning the Search for a New Theological Synthesis   
3. The Hermeneutic of Faith: Critical and Historical Foundations for a Biblical Theology   
4. The Spiritual Science of Theology: Its Mission and Method in the Life of the Church  
5. Reading God's Testament to Humankind: Biblical Realism, Typology, and the Inner Unity of Revelation   
6. The Theology of the Divine Economy: Covenant, Kingdom, and the History of Salvation  
7. The Embrace of Salvation: Mystagogy and the Transformation of Sacrifice  
8. The Cosmic Liturgy: The Eucharistic Kingdom and the World as Temple  
9. The Authority of Mystery: The Beauty and Necessity of the Theologian's Task  
Indexes

Hahn, Scott W.

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Epigraph

Abbreviations

1. Ignorance of Scripture Is Ignorance of Christ: The Theological Project of Joseph Ratzinger

2. The Critique of Criticism: Beginning the Search for a New Theological Synthesis

3. The Hermeneutic of Faith: Critical and Historical Foundations for a Biblical Theology

4. The Spiritual Science of Theology: Its Mission and Method in the Life of the Church

5. Reading God’s Testament to Humankind: Biblical Realism, Typology, and the Inner Unity of Revelation

6. The Theology of the Divine Economy: Covenant, Kingdom, and the History of Salvation

7. The Embrace of Salvation: Mystagogy and the Transformation of Sacrifice

8. The Cosmic Liturgy: The Eucharistic Kingdom and the World as Temple

9. The Authority of Mystery: The Beauty and Necessity of the Theologian’s Task

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