Introduction to the Catechism of the Catholic Church - Softcover

Schoenborn, Cardinal Christoph; Ratzinger, Cardinal Joseph

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0898704855 ISBN 13: 9780898704853

Publisher: Ignatius Press, 1994

Synopsis

This is a valuable introduction to the Catechism by the general editor of the Catechism (Schonborn) and the head of the Bishops Commission for the implementation of the Catechism (Ratzinger). Providing helpful insights on how to read and study the Catechism, this book includes a prehistory of the Catechism, an overview of its structure and contents, the major themes and methods in it, a special introduction to the four parts of the Catechism, and specific advice on how to use the Catechism. Ratzinger and Schonborn illuminate the Catechism's teaching on faith, morals, prayer and sacraments, and how a Catholic lives those teachings in today's world.

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About the Author:

On April 19, 2005, CARDINAL JOSEPH RATZINGER was elected POPE BENEDICT XVI and became the 264th successor to Peter as the "Vicar of Jesus Christ." He may well be the most accomplished theologian to be elected Pope in modern times. Beginning in 1981 he spent over 20 years as the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, a role often depicted as the "defender of the faith." Cardinal Ratzinger was also President of the Pontifical Biblical Commission and of the Preparatory Commission that codified the new "Catechism of the Catholic Church," published in 1994.

About this edition

• Publisher: Ignatius Press
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0898704855
• ISBN 13: 9780898704853
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 97