Explorations in the Theology of Benedict XVI

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CONTENTS Acknowledgments vii Introduction 1 John C. Cavadini one Benedict the Augustinian 21 Cyril O’Regan the dynamic of advent two Culture and Conscience in the Thought of 63 Joseph Ratzinger/Pope Benedict XVI Peter Casarella three Resolving the Relativity Paradox: Pope Benedict XVI 87 and the Challenge of Christological Relativism Edward T. Oakes, S.J. four A Depth of Otherness: Buddhism and Benedict’s 114 Theology of Religions Robert M. Gimello vi Contents five Reflections on Introduction to Christianity 142 Lawrence S. Cunningham caritas in veritate six God’s Saving Justice: Faith, Reason, and Reconciliation 157 in the Political Thought of Pope Benedict XVI Daniel Philpott seven Development Driven by Hope and Gratuitousness: 187 The Innovative Economics of Benedict XVI Simona Beretta god is love eight Papal Ecclesiology 215 Francesca Aran Murphy nine The Baptism of Jesus: On Jesus’ Solidarity with Israel 236 and Foreknowledge of the Passion Gary A. Anderson ten The Feast of Peace: The Eucharist as a Sacrifice 254 and a Meal in Benedict XVI’s Theology Kimberly Hope Belcher eleven Mary in the Theology of Joseph Ratzinger/ 276 Pope Benedict XVI Matthew Levering List of Contributors 298 Index 301 ...