From the Joy of the Gospel to the Joy of Christ

Many have perceived and reacted to the fresh presentation of the Christian gospel in the pontificate of Francis. It is tempting to read this as a switch in emphasis from content to form, or from ideas to action, and play Benedict XVI off against Francis I: the introverted scholarly theologian follow...

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Main Author: McCosker, Philip (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2016
In: Ecclesiology
Year: 2016, Volume: 12, Issue: 1, Pages: 34-53
IxTheo Classification:KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history
KCB Papacy
KDB Roman Catholic Church
NBF Christology
Further subjects:B Francis I christology ressourcement Romano Guardini Josef Jungmann Benedict xvi opposition differentiated unity
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Summary:Many have perceived and reacted to the fresh presentation of the Christian gospel in the pontificate of Francis. It is tempting to read this as a switch in emphasis from content to form, or from ideas to action, and play Benedict XVI off against Francis I: the introverted scholarly theologian followed by the charismatic preacher. Ultimately undermining such a dichotomising approach, this article describes, analyses, situates, and draws out Francis’ christology. Exploring resonances between Francis’ thought and some ressourcement thinkers (Romano Guardini, Josef Jungmann, Yves Congar), it uncovers the christology underlying Evangelii Gaudium. Attention to the role of christology in Francis’ thought, as well as the inspiration he continues to draw from ressourcement thinkers, especially Guardini, uncovers surprisingly significant links between Bergoglio and Ratzinger.
ISSN:1745-5316
Contains:In: Ecclesiology
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1163/17455316-01201004