Pope Benedict XVI had a lot to say about Israel. For example, n his poignant address at the Reichstag in Berlin, he highlighted the Church’s “great closeness to the Jewish people” and the “special bond” we share with them as “beloved brothers.” We take a closer look with Dr. Matthew Ramage.

Further Reading

What Benedict XVI taught us about Israel—and why it matters now

Guest Info

Matthew J. Ramage, Ph.D., is Professor of Theology at Benedictine College where he is co-director of its Center for Integral Ecology. His research and writing concentrates especially on the theology of Joseph Ratzinger/Pope Benedict XVI, the wedding of ancient and modern methods of biblical interpretation, the dialogue between faith and science, and stewardship of creation. In addition to his other scholarly and outreach endeavors, Dr. Ramage is author, co-author, or translator of over fifteen books, including Dark Passages of the Bible (CUA Press, 2013), Jesus, Interpreted (CUA Press, 2017), The Experiment of Faith (CUA Press, 2020), and Christ’s Church and World Religions (Sophia Institute Press, 2020). His latest book, From the Dust of the Earth: Benedict XVI, the Bible, and the Theory of Evolution, was published by CUA Press in 2022. Visit him at www.matthewramage.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com