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  • Benedict XVI

  • Defender of the Faith
  • By: Joseph Pearce
  • Narrated by: Kevin O'Brien
  • Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (26 ratings)

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Benedict XVI

By: Joseph Pearce
Narrated by: Kevin O'Brien
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Pope Benedict XVI will go down in Church history as one of the greatest popes. In this heartfelt defense of Pope Benedict’s words and works, a tribute to his life and legacy and an homage to his sanity and sanctity, Joseph Pearce’s biography provides an unforgettable encounter with this great historical figure.

As the defender of the Faith, Pope Benedict XVI fought tirelessly and largely successfully against the forces of secularism first as the indomitable Ratzinger, and then as the incomparable supreme pontiff. As an uncompromising defender of the dignity of the human person, he fought the wickedness of the world in his unremitting battle against the dictatorship of relativism and its culture of death. Within the Church, he fought against the spirit of the world in his war on modernism and its worship of the spirit of the age, restoring the splendor of truth in his defense of orthodoxy and the splendor of the liturgy in his defense of tradition.

Years from now, Catholics will still look back on Pope Benedict’s enduring legacy with enormous gratitude. For he successfully steered the Barque of Peter in charity and truth against the evil tides that sought to engulf the Church.

©2021 Joseph Pearce (P)2021 TAN Books
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The most enlightening book I’ve ever read

Everyone in the world who loves Christ should read this amazing book! It has shed light on areas of uncertainty that I have struggled with and searched for as it relates to the meaning of love. Love is a rational choice not an irrational feeling. His words of poetry and truth.

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This book was good overall but there are a few shortcomings. I have a great admiration for Pope Benedict and this book helped increase that admiration. Some drawbacks is I think it’s rhetoric about the ‘62 missal has aged poorly, is greatly exaggerated and almost suggests rupture with the current missal which I feel confident that the great theologian Ratzinger wouldn’t quite agree with how his position is characterized here. Also some historical claims are false most notably before Pope Benedict there has been more than a couple Popes who have resigned willingly. Overall Great book but those things bugged me.

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Timely and so fitting

Joseph Pierce has lifted up for us the powerful and truthful witness of Pope Benedict to the truth, goodness and beauty of the Catholic faith. Gives us all hope.

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Pearce Should Have Narrated

Joseph Pearce is a wonderful writer, I have a number of his books. Unfortunately, I returned this Audible book after trying to listen to it. kevin O'Brien, has an unappealing stacatto delivery that distracts from the text. Joseph Pearce would have done a great job reading his own material, heavy Brits accent and all...

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Another Excellent book by Joseph Pearce

Though brief, the content is excellent. I did not like the Narrator at all.

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Hagiography of BXVI

If you were curious about Benedict the 16th or a fan of his he will appreciate it significantly. Mind you it is a litany of highlights with a little attention to areas of concern. Yet it is a wonderful refresher of a time with a pope who loves God and the Church

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Excellent

Such a good summary of Pope Benedict XVI and his works. I absolutely love this Pope.

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A True "Defenderof the Faith"

“Benedict XVI: Defender of the Faith” is an outstanding introduction and overview of Pope Benedict XVI (Cardinal Ratzinger) and his life long journey as a Catholic Priest. This book highlight’s Pope Benedict’s many contributions to providing faithfully reliable resources for Catholics to better understand the Catholic Church in their journey with the Lord. Highly recommend as a starting pint to begin an in-depth understanding of this true “Defender of the Faith”. Experienced as an Audio Book

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