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Death in the perspective of theological anthropology by Joseph Ratzinger

The topic of this paper is the illustration of death in theological-anthropological perspective of Joseph Ratzinger. The paper has been divided into three chapters, according to topics. In the first chapter the term death has been presented, through man´s and societal relationship with it. Later, the relations between death and non-Christian deliberation about it have been depicted. Also, the philosophical deliberation on death has been portrayed, as well as the idealistic and materialistic interpretation of the world. In the second chapter, Joseph Ratzinger’s theological and anthropological insights have been analyzed. Joseph Ratzinger’s crucial critical reflection on death and his systematic representation of the question of death in the Bible have been shown. At the end of the chapter, the problem of death´s disposition from everyday life has been emphasized. In the third and last chapter ecclesiastical documents on death, Catechism of Catholic Church and pastoral constitution Gaudium et spes have been presented. Furthermore, the pictures of death in the surprise of love and life have been accentuated. Finally, the currency and originality of Ratzinger´s perception of death has been described. The paper has been concluded by expressing the importance of death’s reality, as well as the importance of Christian hope in comparison with dramatical death

death, Joseph Ratzinger, life, man, love

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