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Introduction to Christianity
Book cover
Author
Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI)
Original title
Einführung in das Christentum
Translator
J. R. Foster
Cover artist
Riz Boncan Marsella
Country
United States
Language
English
Subjects
Christology Theology
Publisher
Ignatius Press
Publication date
1968
Media type
Print
Pages
300
ISBN
978-1-58617-029-5
LCCN 2004-103523
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Introduction to Christianity (German: Einführung in das Christentum) is a 1968 book written by Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI). Considered one of his most important and widely read books, it presents a "narrative Christology" that demonstrates the place for faith is in the Church. The book offers a "remarkable elucidation of the Apostle's Creed" and gives an "excellent, modern interpretation of the foundations of Christianity".[1]
^"Introduction to Christianity". Ignatius Press. Archived from the original on February 5, 2012. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
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