John Henry Newman and Joseph Ratzinger: A Theological Encounter - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 081323896X ISBN 13: 9780813238968

Publisher: The Catholic University of America Press, 2025

Synopsis

This book brings the thought of John Henry Newman into conversation with that of Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI on a number of crucial theological themes. The book begins with a programmatic essay by Tracey Rowland connecting Newman's approach with that of Ratzinger's doktorvater Gottlieb Söhngen, along seven instructive paths. The book then delves into central themes of both Newman's and Ratzinger's thought, with essays that treat dogmatic development, the relationship of faith and reason, biblical inspiration, mystery, conscience, attentiveness to the "signs of the times," interculturality and revelation, the Church as the Mystical Body, ecclesial authority, the relationship of faith and natural science, and deification. The essays in the volume come from many of the world's leading Newman and Ratzinger scholars, with Ratzinger being represented by such experts as Rowland, Emery de Gaál, Aaron Pidel, SJ, Jacob Phillips, Matthew Ramage, and Jeremy Pilch; and Newman by such experts as Frederick D. Aquino, Andrew Meszaros, Marial Corona, Ryan Marr, and Elizabeth A. Huddleston. The Introduction briefly sets the scene for the encounter by describing the German reception of Newman during Ratzinger's youth in comparison with the much less robust situation in German Newman scholarship today. It is the hope of the editors that this theological encounter will serve to promote and advance both Newman studies and Ratzinger studies in English- and German-speaking lands today.

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About the Authors

Fr. Emery de Gaal is professor of dogmatic theology at Mundelein Seminary.

Matthew Levering is James N. Jr. and Mary D. Perry Chair of Theology at Mundelein Seminary and author or co-author of more than 30 books and editor or co-editors of more than 20 books.

Edition details

• Publisher: The Catholic University of America Press
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 081323896X
• ISBN 13: 9780813238968
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 362
• Editor: Gaal Emery De, Levering Matthew