Jesus of Nazareth (book)
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Jesus of Nazareth is the first volume in Pope Benedict XVI
's planned three-volume meditation on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The first book authored by Benedict since his ascension to the papacy, it was published by Doubleday in 2007.
In the book's introduction, the pope explicitly states that the treatise is in "no way an exercise of the magisterium
," but rather an "expression of his personal search for the face of the Lord."
Jesus of Nazareths ten chapters cover the bulk of Jesus' public ministry, encompassing subjects and events such as Christ's baptism at the hands of John the Baptist
, the Sermon on the Mount
, the meaning of the parables
, the Calling of the Twelve, the Confession of Peter, and the Transfiguration
. The book stops short of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem
and subsequent Passion and Resurrection, which are to be the primary topics of the second volume, Jesus of Nazareth: Part Two, Holy Week: From the Entrance Into Jerusalem To The Resurrection, was published on March 15, 2011. A third volume is expected to cover Christ's childhood .
Chapter Two: The Temptation of Jesus
Chapter Three: The Gospel of the Kingdom of God
Chapter Four: The Sermon on the Mount
Chapter Five: The Lord's Prayer
Chapter Six: The Disciples
Chapter Seven: The Message of the Parables
Chapter Eight: The Principal Images of John's Gospel
Chapter Nine: Two Milestones on Jesus' Way: Peter's Confession and the Transfiguration
Chapter Ten: Jesus Declares His Identity
Pope Benedict XVI
Benedict XVI is the 265th and current Pope, by virtue of his office of Bishop of Rome, the Sovereign of the Vatican City State and the leader of the Catholic Church as well as the other 22 sui iuris Eastern Catholic Churches in full communion with the Holy See...
's planned three-volume meditation on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The first book authored by Benedict since his ascension to the papacy, it was published by Doubleday in 2007.
In the book's introduction, the pope explicitly states that the treatise is in "no way an exercise of the magisterium
Magisterium
In the Catholic Church the Magisterium is the teaching authority of the Church. This authority is understood to be embodied in the episcopacy, which is the aggregation of the current bishops of the Church in union with the Pope, led by the Bishop of Rome , who has authority over the bishops,...
," but rather an "expression of his personal search for the face of the Lord."
Jesus of Nazareths ten chapters cover the bulk of Jesus' public ministry, encompassing subjects and events such as Christ's baptism at the hands of John the Baptist
John the Baptist
John the Baptist was an itinerant preacher and a major religious figure mentioned in the Canonical gospels. He is described in the Gospel of Luke as a relative of Jesus, who led a movement of baptism at the Jordan River...
, the Sermon on the Mount
Sermon on the Mount
The Sermon on the Mount is a collection of sayings and teachings of Jesus, which emphasizes his moral teaching found in the Gospel of Matthew...
, the meaning of the parables
Parables of Jesus
The parables of Jesus can be found in all the Canonical gospels as well as in some of the non-canonical gospels but are located mainly within the three synoptic gospels. They represent a key part of the teachings of Jesus, forming approximately one third of his recorded teachings...
, the Calling of the Twelve, the Confession of Peter, and the Transfiguration
Transfiguration of Jesus
The Transfiguration of Jesus is an event reported in the New Testament in which Jesus is transfigured and becomes radiant upon a mountain. The Synoptic Gospels describe it, and 2 Peter 1:16-18 refers to it....
. The book stops short of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is a Christian moveable feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter. The feast commemorates Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, an event mentioned in all four Canonical Gospels. ....
and subsequent Passion and Resurrection, which are to be the primary topics of the second volume, Jesus of Nazareth: Part Two, Holy Week: From the Entrance Into Jerusalem To The Resurrection, was published on March 15, 2011. A third volume is expected to cover Christ's childhood .
Primary Table of Contents
Chapter One: The Baptism of JesusChapter Two: The Temptation of Jesus
Chapter Three: The Gospel of the Kingdom of God
Chapter Four: The Sermon on the Mount
Chapter Five: The Lord's Prayer
Chapter Six: The Disciples
Chapter Seven: The Message of the Parables
Chapter Eight: The Principal Images of John's Gospel
Chapter Nine: Two Milestones on Jesus' Way: Peter's Confession and the Transfiguration
Chapter Ten: Jesus Declares His Identity