Introduction to Christianity

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Introduction to Christianity

Book cover
Author	Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI)
Original title	Einführung in das Christentum
Translator	J. R. Foster
Cover artist	Riz Boncan Marsella
Country	United States
Language	English
Subjects	Christology Theology
Publisher	Ignatius Press
Publication date	1968
Media type	Print
Pages	300
ISBN	978-1-58617-029-5
LCCN 2004-103523

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Introduction to Christianity (German: Einführung in das Christentum) is a 1968 book written by Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI). Considered one of his most important and widely read books, it presents a "narrative Christology" that demonstrates the place for faith is in the Church. The book offers a "remarkable elucidation of the Apostle's Creed" and gives an "excellent, modern interpretation of the foundations of Christianity".^[1]