Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week

Book by Pope Benedict XVI

Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week

First edition book cover

Author| Pope Benedict XVI
Translator| Philip J. Whitmore
Cover artist| Roxanne Mei Lum
Language| English
Subjects| Christology
Theology
Published| March 15, 2011 Ignatius Press
Publication place| United States
Media type| Print
Pages| 362
ISBN| 978-1-58617-500-9
OCLC| 664668492
Preceded by| Jesus of Nazareth: From the Baptism in the Jordan to the Transfiguration
Followed by| Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives
LCCN 2010-937202
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Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week (German: Jesus von Nazareth. Vom Einzug in Jerusalem bis zur Auferstehung, "Jesus of Nazareth: From the Entry into Jerusalem to the Resurrection") is the second volume (after Jesus of Nazareth released in 2007) in Pope Benedict XVI's three-volume meditation on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, offers a detailed analysis of Jesus Christ's final week in Jerusalem, examining the political, religious and scholarly aspects of Jesus' life, teaching, death and resurrection.[1]

Though Pope Benedict published numerous works when he was a cardinal and before, it is only the second book he authored during his papacy. The English translation was published by Ignatius Press (publisher) in 2011.

In this book's introduction, the author states that he has “attempted to develop a way of observing and listening to the Jesus of the Gospels that can indeed lead to a personal encounter” with him. The author continued saying that he “tried to maintain a distance from any controversies over particular points and to consider only the essential words and deeds of Jesus.”

Jesus of Nazareth's nine chapters cover the Holy Week, the period of time from The Entrance into Jerusalem and the Cleansing of the Temple by Jesus, Jesus’ Eschatological Discourse and its meaning within his teachings, The Washing of the Feet, the significance of Jesus’ High-Priestly Prayer, the date and connection to the Eucharist of The Last Supper, Jesus’ prayers at Gethsemane, the implication of The Trial of Jesus, the importance and words of the Crucifixion and Burial of Jesus, finally to Jesus’ Resurrection from the Dead.

The author challenges readers to consider the concept of the resurrection and suggests that it is something so fantastic that it cannot be explained by science.[2] The author also suggests that blame sometimes placed on Judaism for Jesus's crucifixion belongs on select individuals rather than Jews as a whole.[3]

The third volume in Pope Benedict XVI's three-volume meditation on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, titled Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives, was released November 20, 2012, published by Image Books.[4]

## References

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1. ^ Vermes, Geza (2011-03-12). "Jesus of Nazareth, Part 2: Holy Week by Pope Benedict XVI – review". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
2. ^ Rossano, Matt J. (April 14, 2011). "Does Resurrection Contradict Science?". Huffington Post.
3. ^ Burke, Greg. "The Bible Re-edited". Kansas City Star.
4. ^ Pullella, Philip. "Pope's third book on Jesus reaffirms virgin birth". Reuters.

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* Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week Archived 2017-09-26 at the Wayback Machine (Ignatius Press)

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Pope Benedict XVI

Born Joseph Alois Ratzinger; 16 April 1927 – 31 December 2022

* Archbishop of Munich and Freising (1977–1982)
* Cardinal Priest of Santa Maria Consolatrice al Tiburtino (1977–1993)
* Cardinal Bishop of Velletri–Segni (1993–2005)
* Pope (2005–2013)

Biography|

* Early life
* Georg Ratzinger (brother)
* Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith

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* 2005 papal conclave
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* Sacramentum caritatis (On the Eucharist)
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* Africae munus (On the Church in Africa)
* Ecclesia in Medio Oriente (On the Church in the Middle East)

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* Deus caritas est (God Is Love)
* Spe salvi (In Hope We Are Saved)
* Caritas in veritate (Charity in Truth)

Books|

* Introduction to Christianity
* The Ratzinger Report
* Eschatology: Death and Eternal Life
* The Spirit of the Liturgy
* Truth and Tolerance
* Jesus of Nazareth
* From the Baptism in the Jordan to the Transfiguration
* Holy Week
* The Infancy Narratives

Theology|

* Dominus Iesus (The Lord Jesus)
* Summorum Pontificum (The Supreme Pontiffs)
* Introduction to Christianity

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* Ecumenism
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* Ceremonial
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