The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life. This volume of spiritual writings reflects the major themes of kasper s long career. Cardinal kaspers book jesus the christ 1974 treats christology in three manners. He assumed an especially important role under pope francis, who publicly endorsed kaspers book on mercy, thus signaling a principle theme of his papacy. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life kindle edition by kasper, cardinal walter. His major study explores mercy as the essence of the divine, engaging with biblical studies, philosophy, and systematic theology as he lays the foundation for this radical focus. A leading voice of church renewal and reform in the postvatican ii era, cardinal walter kasper has played an important role under pope francis, who publicly endorsed kasper s book on mercy, a principal theme of his papacy. Cardinal kasper said that feeling mercy, that this word changes everything. Compassionate, bold, and brilliant, cardinal kasper has written a book. In a lecture delivered to the consistory of cardinals in the spring of 2014, now published as the gospel of the family paulist press, cardinal kasper discussed the relationship of mercy, justice, and law in the context of pastoral questions, including how the church deals with divorced and remarried catholics.
Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the book search column. In these days, i have been able to read a book by a cardinalcardinal kasper, a talented theologian, a good theologianon mercy. Named a cardinal in 2001, kasper served as president of the pontifical council. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian existence is an honor even when the article is a critique, whichas usual in academic disputesneeds critique from my side as well. Cardinal walter kaspers most recent book sets aside as inadequate the mercyjustice divide because there is a breadth to gods justice that encompasses mercy. The mercy promised by cardinal kasper causes men and women not only to remain in sin but to commit new sins of sacrilege. In his latest book, mercy, cardinal walter kasper offers a comprehensive study that reads as a scholarly meditation in service of rescuing mercy from the edges of reflection on the very mystery of god. Peter, the pope told those gathered for the angelus that he had been reading a book by a cardinalcardinal kasper, a clever theologian, a good theologianon mercy. The core of the gospel and the key to christian life walter cardinal kasper. A leading voice of church renewal and reform in the postvatican ii era, cardinal walter kasper has played an important role under pope francis, who publicly endorsed kaspers book on mercy, a principal theme of his papacy. Cardinal walter kaspers most recent book sets aside as inadequate the mercyjustice divide because there is a breadth to gods. Before serving as president of the pontifical council for promoting christian unity 20012010, kasper was.
The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life by kasper, cardinal walter isbn. A little mercy makes the world less cold and more just. We greet with great interest the theological effort of cardinal walter kasper to restore the theme of gods mercy not only to the centre of the churchs preaching and pastoral approach, but above all to the centre of theological reflection. The controversy regarding amoris laetitia has come to an end, according to german cardinal walter kasper. Previously, he was a senior editor at the atlantic and a blogger for. Cardinal walter kasper on mercy mary catherine brouder january 17, 2017 matt malone, s. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life by walter cardinal kasper, paulist press, pp. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life 9780809106097 by walter kasper.
Harvard and the education of the ruling class hyperion, 2005 and the coauthor, with reihan salam, of grand new party. In his recent book on mercy, which appeared in german in 2012 and was then translated into italian by queriniana giornale di teologia 361 in. In one of his first statements after his election, pope francis said of cardinal walter kaspers book mercy that this book has done me so much good. Describing cardinal kasper as a superb theologian, the pope said his book on mercy has done me so much good, so much good. Although there would be many things to say, to take one from among them.
Cardinal kasper provided a gem for those who are seeking to understand the. Kasper came to attend events at fordham university related to the publication of his newest book, mercy. The cardinals have converged in the vatican to witness the installation of 19 new cardinals as well as for a series of meetings that are meant as a. It includes a blurb from pope francis, who has made mercy a cornerstone of his. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world. In one of his first statements after his election, pope francis said of cardinal walter kaspers book mercy that this book has done me so much. In a sense mercy is a worthy shot to fire across the bows of a still toovatacinised church which had the historic achievement of crippling a pope of its own making. The selections here on god, jesus christ, the holy spirit, the church, ecumenism, and. Available for the first time in english, cardinal kasper looks to capture the essence of the gospel message. Neither is divine mercy limited, exhausted or made exclusive. Walter kasper notes in this stimulating book that gods mercy has not found its place within this framework.
T he fact that first things published a long article on my book mercy. But how god is merciful is a theological conundrum, especially if we conceive of god in metaphysical terms as pure being. Mercy and the theology of cardinal kasper zenit english. German cardinal, author of book on mercy, to address world. Walter kasper born 5 march 1933 is a german roman catholic cardinal and theologian. Heroism kasper believes is not for the average christian. On february 20, 2014, pope francis gave retired german theologian cardinal kasper the high honour of addressing the entire college of cardinals gathered in rome for what many say is the most important week in pope francis young papacy. At the heart of cardinal kaspers proposal is a pastoral concern to extend mercy to those people who have been divorced and remarried, and to bring about a more welcoming environment in the church.
The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life ebook written by cardinal walter kasper. Jun 03, 2014 kasper retired and settled down to writing books on topics such as mercy. Ross douthat joined the new york times as an oped columnist in april 2009. In february, 2014, when cardinal kasper gave the consistory keynote that introduced us to the idea of a push for communion for the divorced and remarried, we could see that it wasnt just talk. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in. Walter kasper, a german bishop and theologian, has long been regarded as a vital expositor of the gospel and one of the leading voices of church renewal and reform. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life by cardinal walter kasper, which was recently published in english by paulist press. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read mercy. In mercy, a new book praised by pope francis, cardinal walter kasper examines gods mercy by looking at empathy and compassion as a starting point for theological reflection on the topic. Before serving as president of the pontifical council for promoting christian unity 20012010, kasper was bishop of rottenburgstuttgart 19891999. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life by. This article explores two books by walter, cardinal kasper, who brings to the task wisdom and experience drawn from his ministries as professor of theology, bishop and president of the pontifical council for promoting christian unity.
Kung took a beating for talking about authority which his opponents turned into an argument about power. Jan 17, 2017 cardinal walter kasper on mercy mary catherine brouder january 17, 2017 matt malone, s. In his latest book, mercy, cardinal walter kasper offers a comprehensive study that reads as a. In this important catholic book, praised by pope francis, cardinal walter kasper examines gods mercy while holding these devastating facts and questions in hand. In the second volume, cardinal kasper offers a perceptive account of the theological and pastoral perspectives of the ministry of pope francis. Kasper retired and settled down to writing books on topics such as mercy. He is president emeritus of the pontifical council for promoting christian unity, having served as its president from 2001 to 2010. Walter cardinal kasper born 5 mar 1933 president emeritus of promoting christian unity. In mercy, the important new book praised by pope francis, cardinal walter kasper examines gods mercy while holding these. After benedict announced he was resigning, kasper once again entered the conclave by another stroke of fortune.
Compassionate, bold, and brilliant, cardinal kasper has written a book which will be studied for generations. This volume of spiritual writings reflects the major themes of kaspers long career. Sep 09, 2014 our cardinal prefers not to enter the theme of justification according to luther, but he praises it as he will again at pp. The book has opened my eyes to a merciful god like jesus christ vs the angry god. Pope francis from one the leading intellects in the church todayone whom pope francis has described as a superb theologiancomes perhaps his most important book yet. Written by theologian walter cardinal kasper university of tubingen, and ably translated into english by brian mcneil, leadership in the church. How traditional roles can serve the christian community today forthrightly addresses many of the most pressing questions facing catholic church leadership today. In mercy, the important new book praised by pope francis, cardinal walter kasper examines gods mercy while holding these devastating facts and questions in hand. The troubling case of cardinal kasper onepeterfive. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Walter kasper has 114 books on goodreads with 1176 ratings. The book has opened my eyes to a merciful god like jesus christ vs the angry god portrayed in the torah, particularly exodus. Cardinal walter kasper s most recent book sets aside as inadequate the mercy justice divide because there is a breadth to gods justice that encompasses mercy. An interview with cardinal walter kasper commonweal magazine. The interviewer asked cardinal kasper why mercy is so essential today. Cardinal kasper explains in detail the study, in systematic theology, of justice and a punitive god. The book received a more extendedand criticalassessment in daniel p. Saint john paul ii and cardinal kasper on mercy and holiness by tom gourlay with the year of mercy just around the corner, it is fitting to return to what is perhaps the greatest explication of the doctrine of mercy in recent years, that of pope, now saint, john paul ii in his encyclical dives in misericordia. How republicans can win the working class and save the american dream. By doing so the reader comes to understand why european protestants and now american fundamentalist catholics obsess about retributive justice as opposed to merciful justice. Love, which is proven in mercy, can and must become the foundation of a new culture for our lives, the church, and for society. In it, the curial official who has become synonymous with the proposal to give holy communion to the divorced and remarried makes some important revelations about the aftermath of amoris laetitia al, as well as the thinking that shaped it. One beam of mercy makes the world warmer and brighter for all people.
They also will note cardinal kaspers commitment to reclaiming divine mercy from a culturally dominant bourgeois optimism, which downplays the seriousness of human. His major study explores mercy as the essence of the divine, engaging with biblical studies, philosophy, and systematic theology as he lays the foundation. Pope francis, who chose gods mercy as the theme of his first angelus address on the sunday after his election, credited the influence of cardinal kasper on his choice of topic. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading mercy. Time after time, francis made clear that he supported the agenda, at first by silence, then by action, and finally by words. Describing kasper as a superb theologian, the pope said his book on mercy has done me so much good, so much good. If you appreciate this blog, help him out, by clicking the image below and purchasing one of his books. Get e books the name of god is mercy on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free. He is president emeritus of the pontifical council for promoting christian unity, having served as. Cardinal walter kasper speaks with media in new york. Aug 21, 2019 pope franciss decision to declare the year of mercy owes much to cardinal walter kaspers book mercy. He looks at empathy and compassion as a starting point for theological reflection on the topic.
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