Introduction to Christianity

Introduction to Christianity
Book cover
AuthorJoseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI)
Original titleEinführung in das Christentum
TranslatorJ. R. Foster
Cover artistRiz Boncan Marsella
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsChristology
Theology
PublisherIgnatius Press
Publication date
1968
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint
Pages300
ISBN978-1-58617-029-5
LCCN 2004-103523

Introduction to Christianity (German: Einführung in das Christentum) is a 1968 book written by Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI). Considered one of his most important and widely read books, it presents a "narrative Christology" that demonstrates the place for faith is in the Church. The book offers a "remarkable elucidation of the Apostle's Creed" and gives an "excellent, modern interpretation of the foundations of Christianity".[1]

  1. ^ "Introduction to Christianity". Ignatius Press. Archived from the original on February 5, 2012. Retrieved February 23, 2012.