More wisdom from Joseph Ratzinger

 
 
 

Whether Jesus merely WAS or whether he also IS—this depends on the Resurrection. In answering yes or no to this question, we are taking a stand not simply on one event among others, but on the figure of Jesus as such.

—Joseph Ratzinger (Benedict XVI)

from his book Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week

 

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FROM THE ENTRANCE INTO JERUSALEM TO THE RESuRRECTION

Why was Jesus rejected by the religious leaders of his day? Who was responsible for his death? Did he establish a Church to carry on his work? How did Jesus view his suffering and death? How should we? And, most importantly, did Jesus really rise from the dead and what does his resurrection mean? The story of Jesus raises many crucial questions. Benedict examines this installment in the story of Jesus of Nazareth.

 
 
 
 
 
 

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