Theological Highlights of Vatican II

by Pope Benedict XVI

Publisher:

Paulist Press

, 1966

Overview

Joseph Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI, writes about the Council from the experience of one who was there—one who took part as an official peritus, or expert, in the work of Vatican II.

Regarded as one of the outstanding young theologians to emerge from the conciliar period, the author mirrors in his observations here his intimate familiarity with the theological issues discussed, the positions taken, and the battles fought. But he does not seek to record the &ldqo;diplomatic factors, intramural power plays, and antagonism among groups.” His purpose is to “attempt to delineate the inner aspects, the spiritual profile of the Council.”

The book includes a special preface by the author setting forth the character of the observations as his “account of a personal journey through the landscape of each session, with an open view toward further developments.” There is also a new introduction written by Thomas Rausch, SJ, that provides a balanced and contemporary context for the book.

Product Details

• Title: Theological Highlights of Vatican II
• Author: Pope Benedict XVI
• Edition: Rev. ed.
• Publisher: Paulist Press
• Print Publication Date: 1966
• Logos Release Date: 2016
• Pages: 288
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Vatican Council (2nd: 1962-1965)
• ISBNs: 9780809146109, 080914610X
• Resource ID: LLS:LGCLHGHLGHTVTCN
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T20:13:32Z

About Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict XVI was the 265th pope, by virtue of his office of Bishop of Rome, the Sovereign of the Vatican City State and the head of the Roman Catholic Church. He was elected on 19 April 2005 in a papal conclave, celebrated his Papal Inauguration Mass on 24 April 2005, and took possession of his cathedral, the Basilica of St. John Lateran, on 7 May 2005. A native of Bavaria, Pope Benedict XVI has both German and Vatican citizenship.