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PublisherIgnatius Press

ISBN-10158617035X

ISBN-139781586170356

eBay Product ID (ePID)15038411021

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Book TitleTruth and Tolerance : Christian Belief and World Religions

Number of Pages280 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2004

TopicChristian Theology / Apologetics, Comparative Religion, Christianity / General, Ecumenism & Interfaith

GenreReligion

AuthorJoseph Ratzinger, Pope Benedict, Henry Taylor

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight12 Oz

Item Length7.9 in

Item Width5.2 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2004-103529

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal261.2

SynopsisIs truth knowable? If we know the truth, must we hide it in the name of tolerance? Cardinal Ratzinger engages the problem of truth, tolerance, religion and culture in the modern world. Describing the vast array of world religions, Ratzinger embraces the difficult challenge of meeting diverse understandings of spiritual truth while defending the Catholic teaching of salvation through Jesus Christ. "But what if it is true?" is the question that he poses to cultures that decry the Christian position on man's redemption. Upholding the notion of religious truth while asserting the right of religious freedom, Cardinal Ratzinger outlines the timeless teaching of the Magisterium in language that resonates with our embattled culture. A work of extreme sensitivity, understanding, and spiritual maturity, this book is an invaluable asset to those who struggle to hear the voice of truth in the modern religious world. "Beyond all particular questions, the real problem lies in the question about truth. Can truth be recognized? Or, is the question about truth simply inappropriate in the realm of religion and belief? But what meaning does belief then have, what positive meaning does religion have, if it cannot be connected with truth?" -- Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger From the Preface, Is truth knowable? If we know the truth, must we hide it in the name of tolerance? Cardinal Ratzinger engages the problem of truth, tolerance, religion and culture in the modern world. Describing the vast array of world religions, Ratzinger embraces the difficult challenge of meeting diverse understandings of spiritual truth while defending the Catholic teaching of salvation through Jesus Christ. "But what if it is true?" is the question that he poses to cultures that decry the Christian position on man's redemption. Upholding the notion of religious truth while asserting the right of religious freedom, Cardinal Ratzinger outlines the timeless teaching of the Magisterium in language that resonates with our embattled culture. A work of extreme sensitivity, understanding, and spiritual maturity, this book is an invaluable asset to those who struggle to hear the voice of truth in the modern religious world. "Beyond all particular questions, the real problem lies in the question about truth. Can truth be recognized? Or, is the question about truth simply inappropriate in the realm of religion and belief? But what meaning does belief then have, what positive meaning does religion have, if it cannot be connected with truth?" --Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger From the Preface

LC Classification NumberBR127.R3813 2003