Classical culture and European identity: pagan antiquity in the writings of Pope Benedict XVI
Classical culture and European identity: pagan antiquity in the writings of Pope Benedict XVI
Author(s): Mateusz StróżyńskiSubject(s): Cultural history
Published by: KSIĘGARNIA AKADEMICKA Sp. z o.o.
Keywords: Joseph Ratzinger; Benedict XVI; Christianity; Catholicism; theology; classical tradition; reception of classics; Plato
Summary/Abstract: The paper analyses the attitude of Joseph Ratzinger, pope Benedict XVI, towards classical culture and tradition. A careful analysis of the pope’s writings makes it obvious that he addresses Europe’s classical heritage with respect and deep understanding. A number of case studies analysed in the paper allows the reader to see a variety of perspectives on classical antiquity, present in the writings of Benedict XVI.
Journal: Classica Cracoviensia
- Issue Year: 2014
- Issue No: 17
- Page Range: 171-188
- Page Count: 18