Features
- Cover Type: Hard Cover with 240 pages
- Published by: Circle Press March 31, 2008
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 1933271175
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-1933271170
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Book Dimensions:
9 x 6.1 x 1 inches
- Weighs: 1 pounds
Product Description
An Intimate Portrait of the Pope and His Homeland Highlighting a little-known personal side of Joseph Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI, this book places him in the context of his homeland, Bavaria a place which the author, Brennan Pursell, has come to know well through extensive travel and study over the last twelve years. Explore the extraordinary brilliance of Pope Benedict's mind and the universality of his vocation within the context of his identity as a simple son of his beloved homeland, Bavaria. Includes color photographs and a rare look at a day in the life of the Pope.
Reader ReviewsThis delightful, intimate portrait of our Pope is unique among the crop of "Benedict books" that have sprung up during the past three years. It places the Holy Father in the context of his hometown of Bavaria, a heavily Catholic region in the south of Germany. Writes Pursell, "When Americans think of everything good and fun about Germany -- oompah bands, Lederhosen, fine sausages, oversized pretzels, exquisite beer served in hefty glass mugs, fairy-tale castles, Alpine skiing, beautiful countryside, exquisite cars, and, of course, Oktoberfest -- they are thinking of Bavaria, whether they realize it or not." One of the hallmarks of this Pope's pontificate is his appreciation for the "cult" (i.e., religion) of culture; learning of the culture which shaped and formed him helps readers appreciate this connection too. If you are put off by books heavy on theology or doctrine, "Benedict of Bavaria" will not bowl you over. While it addresses these topics, it's more interested in showing you Benedict the man. We've been planning a trip to Rome for the fall of 2010; after reading this book, Bavaria may now be on the itinerary.
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