{"product_id":"introduction-to-the-catechism-of-the-catholic-church-9780898704853","title":"Introduction to the Catechism of the Catholic Church","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a valuable introduction to the \u003ci\u003eCatechism\u003c\/i\u003e by the general editor of the \u003ci\u003eCatechism\u003c\/i\u003e (Schonborn) and the head of the Bishops Commission for the implementation of the Catechism (Ratzinger). Providing helpful insights on how to read and study the \u003ci\u003eCatechism\u003c\/i\u003e, this book includes a prehistory of the \u003ci\u003eCatechism\u003c\/i\u003e, an overview of its structure and contents, the major themes and methods in it, a special introduction to the four parts of the \u003ci\u003eCatechism\u003c\/i\u003e, and specific advice on how to use the \u003ci\u003eCatechism\u003c\/i\u003e. Ratzinger and Schonborn illuminate the \u003ci\u003eCatechism's\u003c\/i\u003e teaching on faith, morals, prayer and sacraments, and how a Catholic lives those teachings in today's world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn more about Pope Benedict! Visit the \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCardinal Christoph Schoenborn\u003c\/b\u003e, the Archbishop of Vienna, is a renowned spiritual teacher and writer. He was a student of Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) and with him was co-editor of the monumental \u003ci\u003eCatechism of the Catholic Church.\u003c\/i\u003e He has authored numerous books including \u003ci\u003eJesus, the Divine Physician\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eChance or Purpose?\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBehold, God's Son\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLiving the Catechism of the Catholic Church\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoseph Ratzinger\u003c\/b\u003e (Pope Benedict XVI) is widely recognized as one of the most brilliant theologians and spiritual leaders of our age. As pope he authored the best-selling \u003ci\u003eJesus of Nazareth\u003c\/i\u003e; and prior to his pontificate, he wrote many influential books that continue to remain important for the contemporary Church, such as \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Christianity\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Spirit of the Liturgy\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ignatius Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50523976761618,"sku":"9780898704853","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_fe2c7023-0502-423a-8f39-594423d72f76.jpg?v=1731171941","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/introduction-to-the-catechism-of-the-catholic-church-9780898704853","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}