For whom is this book written

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	• Jesus of Nazareth Pope Benedict XVI Doubleday, 2007 - 400 pages average customer review:based on 154 reviews view larger image
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The Gospel for Modern Mankind

Pope Benedict XVI writes "Jesus of Nazareth" as a Gospel for modern mankind. Through incisive philosophic discourse, he reveals the Jesus of history as a living man of profound character and impact. Pope Benedict writes in an academic fashion that might put off some people who prefer a more direct literary fashion, but if one has the patience to accept the many references of those who came before, and the careful philosophical logic, then one is treated to a cornucopia of inspiring thought. His cross references show that he correlates the thoughts and experiences of many down through history, rather than putting forth his own personal opinions. He comes off as a leader and a scholar rather than as a fantasy writer. In being so, Christ is presented as historically viable yet awesome to the modern mind.

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Jeusus of Nazareth

I just started to listen to the cds so I could not give you a good review today. The first cd has so much information and it is great that I can repeat the parts worth listening to again and again. Wonderful way to read a book especially with time limited this days.

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Convoluted

Convoluted and never seems to get to the real point(s). The Pope cites Scriptures and the Bible time after time in the book, but then never seems to come to any real conclusions of what those statements really mean for him other than quoting more scripture. Example, where it says, "Son of Man," "Son," "I am he;" but, then there is the "Son of God." According to the Pope the proper interpretation of those statements it seems is in the Nicene Creed where the Church joins Peter in confessing to Jesus ever anew: "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God" (Mt16:16).

Why not just say that Jesus came from man, "Son of Man," but that he also came from God, "Son of God." Jesus was/is of man/men and of God.

Also, the Pope in the beginning of the book states his suspicions of Science. Why that attitude among some theologians is a mystery since Science is the study of what God created; how then can anyone be suspicious of what Science discovers?

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For whom is this book written

I read this book hoping to deepen my understanding of the mystery of Jesus. To a large degree, the book was able to do that and to help me on my own spiritual journey. But there is an important question that potential buyers need to consider, and it is: For whom is this book written? I am not totally sure of the answer. The Pope is a brilliant theologian and spent many years as an academic. As a result, this book often becomes rather technical and academic. This means that in many places the text is somewhat difficult to follow for the average reader. I wish that the Pope had written the book in a manner in which it was a bit more spiritual, and a bit less technical. Certainly, children and most teens would find the book over their heads. As far as adults are concerned, it would be desirable to have some background in biblical exegesis. Still, the insights of the Pope are really remarkable. And so for me, it did help in my ongoing spiritual journey and daily conversion to Christ.

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Excellent!

This was the best book I've read on the subject of Jesus. It's deep, challenging and mind opening! I bought several to give as gifts to my family. Highly recommended for all those who think the Pope is the anti-christ!

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