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Benedict XVI, Pope, 1927-2022.

Without roots : the West, relativism, Christianity, Islam / Joseph Ratzinger now Pope Benedict XVI, Marcello Pera ; foreword by George Weigel ; translated by Michael F. Moore - New York : A member of the Perseus Books Group c 2006 - xii, 159 pages ; 21 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-156) and index

Relativism, Christianity, and the west / The spiritual roots of Europe: yesterday, today, and tomorrow / Letter to Joseph Ratzinger / Letter to Marcello Pera / Marcello Pera -- Joseph Ratzinger -- Marcello Pera -- Joseph Ratzinger

This is Ratzinger's first book as Pope. Written in conjunction with President of the Italian Senate, Marcello Pera--a partnering of the statesman and the holy man--the book is a reassessment of the European "West" and its struggle to define itself in the wake of war, terrorism, diplomatic and spiritual crisis. Pope Benedict reveals a thorough grasp of the contemporary global climate and the tentative and fractious bonds that tie Europe to the rest of the world. Though critical and cautionary, the new Pope ultimately offers an assertive message of hope to mend the West's fractured identity and reconnect with its spiritual roots.--From publisher description


Translated into English

ISBN: 0465006345 9780465006342 0465006272 9780465006274

Standard No.: 99812689380 9780465006342 52200)

LCCN: 2007619292

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA738476 bnb GBA645183 bnb

Subjects--Topical Terms:
National characteristics, European
Cultural relativism--Europe
Social stability
Religion and civilization
Philosophy and civilization
Civilization--Philosophy
Religion and culture--Europe
Ethical relativism
Secularization (Theology)
Islam--Relations--Christianity
Christianity and other religions--Islam
Europeans

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Europe--Civilization--21st century
Europe--Civilization

LC Class. No.: D2021 / .B46 2006

Dewey Class. No.: ARCH YNDC 291 M821W