{"product_id":"benedict-up-close-the-inside-story-of-eight-dramatic-years-paperback","title":"Benedict Up Close: The Inside Story of Eight Dramatic Years - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaul Badde\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidely recognized as one of the most talented and respected journalists in Rome, Paul Badde offers here a unique glimpse into the drama of Pope Benedict's pontificate. He doesn't simply capture the various reasons for which Benedict XVI will go down in history, Badde chronicles the almost superhuman struggle against overwhelming hostilities that formed against this shy and exceedingly kind man.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith fascinating vignettes back into history, you'll learn how Pope Benedict's experiences in a totalitarian Germany impacted the papacy and the Church, and how this son of a policeman became the \"Thomas Aquinas of our time\" - one of the most brilliant and accomplished minds on the globe. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeaning on his own personal conversations with Pope Benedict as well as his extensive interviews with those within the Holy Father's inner circle, Badde explains how Pope Benedict dealt with the blows and calumnies that rained down on him during those tempestuous eight years. You'll come to a \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidely recognized as one of the most talented and respected journalists in Rome, Paul Badde offers here a unique glimpse into the drama of Pope Benedict's pontificate. He doesn't simply capture the various reasons for which Benedict XVI will go down in history, Badde chronicles the almost superhuman struggle against overwhelming hostilities that formed against this shy and exceedingly kind man.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith fascinating vignettes back into history, you'll learn how Pope Benedict's experiences in a totalitarian Germany impacted the papacy and the Church, and how this son of a policeman became the \"Thomas Aquinas of our time\" one of the most brilliant and accomplished minds on the globe. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeaning on his own personal conversations with Pope Benedict as well as his extensive interviews with those within the Holy Father's inner circle, Badde explains how Pope Benedict dealt with the blows and calumnies that rained down on him during those tempestuous eight years. You'll come to a deeper a deep appreciation of Pope Benedict's goodness and holiness, and you'll understand why only he could can have steered the ship of the Church during the storms of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith Paul Badde, you'll have a close-up view of Pope Benedict XVI's pontificate as you learn: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy he removed \"Patriarch of the West\" from the pope's list of titles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat led the pope's valet one the few people who had unfettered access to the pope to betray his secrets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy he included the scallop shell on his coat of arms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy he had such a strong devotion to the Face of Jesus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat he was really trying to say in his Regensburg Address that infuriated Muslims throughout the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy his visit to Turkey, despite threats from Al Qaeda, was so important\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bold way in which he reintroduced the Latin Mass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHis answer to the visible disagreements between books of the Bible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy he chose Benedict XVI as his name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 31, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770282115360,"sku":"9781682780381","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6c663cedc9a5e10164c656f942d5b872.webp?v=1780368718","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/benedict-up-close-the-inside-story-of-eight-dramatic-years-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}