Ratzinger's Faith

Benedict/Ratzinger has shown himself to be more conciliatory in his leadership than many had exoected. Tracey Rowland's study, written for readers who are not necessarily theologians, helps us understand why. * Paul Bishop Religion *
a book with an inspirational message. * Joanna Bogle. Catholic Times *
a fascinating book * Christopher Howse, Daily Telegraph *
an accessible survey of the theological landscape by an author completely at ease and in tune with her subject * Fergus Kerr, The Tablet *
[Rowland] has not only mastered a vast body of work in four languages but managed to write about it engagingly, in a style accessible to the general reader. * Christopher Pearson, The Australian *
Ratzinger's Faith is intelligent and fascinating. Although it is academic, it is accessible, clear and rarely dry. It is the sort of book that will help Catholics and non-Catholics who have encountered Ratzinger as Pope Benedict begin to understand why he does the things he does. * The Catholic Herald *
Professor Rowland's study of Benedict XVI's thought, drawn from his addresses and writings, is an important, notably intelligent and stimulating introduction. * Edward Norman, The Spectator *
Pope Benedict emerges from this book as a theologian of profound intellectual depth, clarity, and enterprise. * The Church Times *
Ratzinger's Faith is an intriguing look at a punchy pontiff. * Chronicle of Higher Education *