The Thought of Pope Benedict XVI: An Introduction to the Theology of Joseph Ratzinger
‘Those who want to get closer to this thinker should consult [The Thought of Pope Benedict XVI]… This, the first study of its kind in English, is a meticulously researched, lucid account of Ratzinger’s thought.’ - Economist‘A beautiful presentation of the theological achievement of Joseph Ratzinger… combines a confident grasp of the general trends of Ratzinger’s thinking with almost a poet’s feel for particularities of place and with a trained historian’s sense of the period.’ - Chesterton Review ‘An important introduction, not only to the mind and heart of one man, but to the intellectual ferment of his times.’ - Expository Times ‘Nichols begins his book with an excellent chapter on the historical background of Ratzinger, tracing the history of Bavaria from its beginnings and giving much interesting material about the Church in Germany in the time of Hitler.’ - Priests and People ‘A highly lucid presentation of Ratzinger’s theology, which reveals a complete mastery of his writings as well as the secondary literature.’ - Heythrop Journal ‘So good an introduction is this book that I am eager to read more of Ratzinger, for he has a lot to say; not least, in criticism of my own position.’ - Reformed Theological Review‘Anyone who wants to understand where Ratzinger is coming from should read it carefully.’ - National Catholic RegisterBook mention in the Sunday Times, 24/09/2006 (Sunday Times)Book mention inChurch Times, 11/08/2006 (Church Times)