Last Testament: In His Own Words by Peter Seewald (English) Paperback Book

Description: Last Testament by Peter Seewald, His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, Pope Benedict XVI The story of the first Pope to resign in over 700 years. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Pope Benedict made history by being the first Pope in over a thousand years to resign from office. The Catholic Church the world over was stunned. Worn out by the internecine warfare in the Vatican, by corruption in the Church and by an endless series of clerical sex scandals he decided that the resolution of all these problems was outside his power for a man of his age.In this most touching and revealing book - the nearest Benedict will ever get to writing an autobiography - the author speaks with disarming honesty and humility of his inner life, his life of prayer and his firm belief in God. But he also addresses all the causes célèbres which dogged his pontificate - The Vatileaks scandal, the error of readmitting a holocaust denier to full communion with the Church, his Regensburg speech which enraged Muslims, his childhood in Nazi Germany. He speaks of child molesting and other sexual scandals and how he bust a powerful gay mafia within the Vatican itself.On a more personal level he writes with great warmth of his successor Pope Francis, who he admits has a popular touch, a star quality which he has lacked. He also writes beautifully of his love of Mozart.This book comes as a final and fitting sequel to his previous works on Jesus of Nazareth. Notes Now in paperback, this is the final book from the former pope, who retired in 2013. Blends an autobiography with his take on the issues of his papacy, and how governing and reforming the Catholic Church was beyond him, at his late age. Author Biography Pope Benedict XVI served as pope of the Catholic Church from 2005 to 2013. He was elected pope on 19 April 2005, was inaugurated on 24 April 2005 and resigned from the office on 28 February 2013. This is his final book. Table of Contents Foreword: One Last VisitPART I: THE BELLS OF ROME1 Quiet Days in the Mater Ecclesiae2 The Resignation3 I do not abandon the crossPART II: A LIFE IN SERVICE4 Childhood and Parental Home5 The War6 Student, Curate, Lecturer7 Theological Apprentice and Star Theologian8 Vatican II: A Dream and a Trauma9 Professor and Bishop10 Prefect (Rome, 1982-2005)PART III: THE POPE OF JESUS CHRIST11 Suddenly Pontifex12 Aspects of the Pontificate 13 Journeys and Encounters 14 Shortcomings and ProblemsConclusionsAuthors NotesTimeline Review "The most sincere interview which Benedict XVI has given . . . It is gripping from the very beginning . . . An exquisite conversation between two people who know each other, like each other, and have mutual respect for one another . . . A fantastic book which should not be overlooked by any open-minded Catholic who wishes to learn from our great tradition but also wants to progress with the Church." --The Catholic Times "Throughout there are moments of breathtaking candor . . . its stunning to realize youre reading the inner thoughts--and confessions--of a former pope now speaking without the weight of that papal mantle . . . The portrait here is one that deepens and defends the place of Benedict in history." --Chicago Tribune "There are beautiful moments in the book." --The Huffington Post "The most revealing book yet on Benedict XVI . . . Seewald has gathered in perhaps the finest harvest yet. For more than a decade I have read everything I can about Benedict XVI, but I was amazed by the revelations in this new book." --Catholic Herald "Joseph Ratzinger has certainly been a great theologian . . . Last Testament [is] revealing about who this underrated man really is . . . He bears comparison with the greatest doctors of the Church." --Prospect "Prophetic and important analysis. The Testament is a fascinating read for this and so much more, and there is a consistent note of joyful and solid faith which is an inspiration." --Joanna Bogle, The Catholic World Report "I cant begin to describe the influence that the writings of Joseph Ratzinger have had on me . . . but suffice it to say that this beautiful and compelling book may well be the final gem in the crown of his work that weve all been waiting for." --Paul Senz, The Catholic World Report "[Last Testament] deepens our sense of the personality, gentleness, humor, and subtlety of the pope emeritus." --First Things Promotional The final book by Emeritus Pope Benedict Review Quote "Throughout there are moments of breathtaking candor... its stunning to realize youre reading the inner thoughts-and confessions-of a former pope now speaking without the weight of that papal mantle... The portrait here is one that deepens and defends the place of Benedict in history." - Chicago Tribune "There are beautiful moments in the book." - The Huffington Post "The most revealing book yet on Benedict XVI... Seewald has gathered in perhaps the finest harvest yet. For more than a decade I have read everything I can about Benedict XVI, but I was amazed by the revelations in this new book." - Catholic Herald Promotional "Headline" Pope Benedict XVI, the only modern-day Pope to resign from office, now finally breaks his silence. Feature Benedicts last book Jesus of Nazareth sold 23,856 copies in the UK and Commonwealth alone Details ISBN1472944623 ISBN-10 1472944623 ISBN-13 9781472944627 Format Paperback Pages 288 Subtitle In His Own Words Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Author Pope Benedict XVI DEWEY 282.092 Media Book Year 2017 Publication Date 2017-06-15 Imprint Bloomsbury Continuum Short Title Last Testament Language English UK Release Date 2017-06-15 NZ Release Date 2017-06-15 Illustrations black and white illustrations in the text Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Alternative 9781399400152 Audience General AU Release Date 2018-02-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161572434;

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