Review article
The Importance of Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue in the Doctrine of Joseph Ratzinger / Benedict XVI
Antun Japundžić
; Catholic Faculty of Theology in Đakovo, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Đakovo,
Abstract
The rich opus of Joseph Ratzinger, latterly Pope Benedict XVI, constitutes an extensive spectrum of theological topics that he focused on and dealt with. Of the many titles he addressed, we would like to consider the importance of ecumenical and interreligious dialogue by analysing his theological doctrine, and by taking into account other endeavours and efforts he made in this regard. The first section of the paper examines ecumenical dialogue and the importance of this dialogue in the thought of Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI; the second section focuses on the importance of interreligious dialogue in his doctrine. It can be seen in his doctrine that he grappled with topics that are of crucial importance for ecumenical and interreligious dialogue, and which are not only current but very complex. Acting in the spirit of the Second Vatican Council, Ratzinger strove to deepen dialogue through his ecumenical activity and theological reflection and to point out the importance of dialogue among Christians, as well as the importance of dialogue with members of other religions.
Keywords
Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI; ecumenical dialogue; Christian unity; interreligious dialogue; searching for the truth; common coexistence
Hrčak ID:
322490
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Publication date:
20.11.2024.
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