Behold the Pierced One: An Approach to a Spiritual Cristology

by Pope Benedict XVI

Book Overview

In this profound and illuminating work, Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger turns the gaze of an accomplished theologian upon the crucified Savior. This synthetic and meditative work is theological without being abstract or dry, and spiritual without being sentimental. The pierced heart of Christ must be the heart of theology and Christian life as well.

Proceeding from the prayerful dialogue between the Incarnate Son and his Eternal Father, Joseph Ratzinger...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0898700876
• ISBN13: 9780898700879
• Release Date: December 1986
• Publisher: Ignatius Press
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 8.0"