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Joseph Ratzinger in Bavaria 1951 - 1959

Brother, Priest and Professor

Title: Joseph Ratzinger in Bavaria 1951 - 1959

Essay , 2010 , 4 Pages , Grade: none

Autor:in: Dr.phil. Irmtraud Eve Burianek (Author)

Theology - Historic Theology, Ecclesiastical History
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“My heart is Bavarian” – these words of Benedict XVI show the present Pope’s deep attachment to his native region. Whoever wants to understand Joseph Ratzinger is well advised to look into his Bavarian upbringing and background. Marktl, Tittmoning, Traunstein, Munich and Regensburg are the stations of his Bavarian upbringing and his early career.
Many stations in the life of the Ratzinger brothers were parallel. They had lived through the dark times of Nazi dictatorship. They were drafted as soldiers at the end of the war and became POWs after the German capitulation. Already in their boyhood, they had decided to become priests. They studied together at the seminary in Freising while also attending philosophy and theology seminars at the war-torn university of Munich. After their ordination, the young priests were assigned to churches in Munich and worked in parishes. However, their outstanding intellectual inclination led them soon back to academic careers and both eventually became professors at the venerable university of of Regensburg.
This article examines the decisive time from 1951 to 1959 of the future pope in his native Bavaria.

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Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

  • Joseph Ratzinger and his Brother Georg
  • Parallel Lives and Shared Aspirations
  • Post-War Renewal and Theological Inspiration
    • The Influence of Romano Guardini and Hans Urs von Balthasar
  • The Influence of St. Augustine
  • St. Bonaventure and the Theology of History
  • The Early Career of Joseph Ratzinger

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This text delves into the early life and theological formation of Joseph Ratzinger, the future Pope Benedict XVI, focusing on his experiences in Bavaria during the years 1951-1959.

  • The shared journey and parallel careers of Joseph and Georg Ratzinger.
  • The influence of post-war renewal and the theological inspirations of Romano Guardini and Hans Urs von Balthasar.
  • The role of St. Augustine and St. Bonaventure in shaping Ratzinger's theological perspective.
  • Ratzinger's early academic career and his rise as a prominent theologian in Germany.
  • The Bavarian context and its influence on Ratzinger's development.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The text begins by introducing the Ratzinger brothers and their shared ordination in 1951. It then highlights the parallel paths they followed in their lives, from their shared experiences during World War II to their decision to become priests and their subsequent careers in academia.

The text then explores the broader context of post-war theological renewal, emphasizing the influence of key figures like Romano Guardini and Hans Urs von Balthasar on Joseph Ratzinger's theological development.

The following chapters delve into the influence of St. Augustine and St. Bonaventure on Ratzinger's theological thought. The text highlights the themes of grace, reason, and the pursuit of truth as crucial elements in Ratzinger's early theological formation.

The final chapter focuses on Ratzinger's early academic career, outlining his journey from doctoral student to university professor in Germany. The text describes his significant intellectual contributions during this period and his growing prominence as a theologian.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Key concepts and figures explored in this text include Joseph Ratzinger, Georg Ratzinger, Bavarian context, post-war theological renewal, Romano Guardini, Hans Urs von Balthasar, St. Augustine, St. Bonaventure, theology of history, grace, reason, faith, and early academic career.

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Title
Joseph Ratzinger in Bavaria 1951 - 1959
Subtitle
Brother, Priest and Professor
Course
History
Grade
none
Author
Dr.phil. Irmtraud Eve Burianek (Author)
Publication Year
2010
Pages
4
Catalog Number
V168589
ISBN (eBook)
9783640868834
ISBN (Book)
9783640869312
Language
English
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joseph ratzinger bavaria brother priest professor
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Dr.phil. Irmtraud Eve Burianek (Author), 2010, Joseph Ratzinger in Bavaria 1951 - 1959, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/168589
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