Philosophical books from Vatican City
Recommended philosophical books (3)
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If you are into philosophical here are some philosophical books from Vatican City for the next part of the Read Around The World Challenge.
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Jesus of Nazareth : From the Baptism in the Jordan to the Transfiguration by Pope Benedict XVI, Joseph Ratzinger EN
Country: Europe / Vatican City
Vatican City
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Pope Benedict XVI’s iconic life of Jesus, a rich, compelling, flesh-and-blood portrait of the central figure of the Christian faith. “This book is . . . my personal search ‘for the face of the Lord.’”—Benedict XVI In this bold, momentous work, the Pope seeks to salvage the person of Jesus from today’s “popular” depictions and to restore his true identity as discovered in the Gospels. Through his brilliance as a theologian and his personal conviction as a believer, the Pope incites us to encounter Jesus face to face. From Jesus of Nazareth: “. . . the great question that will be with us through... continue
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The Church of Mercy : A Vision for the Church by Pope Francis EN
Country: Europe / Vatican City
Vatican City
Description:
Pope Francis has captured the world's attention with his seemingly counterintuitive approach to leadership. In The Church of Mercy, readers get a first-hand look at Pope Francis's vision of the good news of Christian hope and mercy. Designed for a broad readership, The Church of Mercy is a compilation of essays, speeches, and homilies by Pope Francis since his election on being a church that exists among and for the people, solidarity with the poor, and the need to demolish the idols of power and money.