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Part 1.
In Chapter Nine, Tow Milestones on Jesus' Way: Peter's Confession and the Transfiguration," of his new book, "Jesus of Nazareth," Pope Benedict XVI says that "it is only the combination of Peter's confession and Jesus' teaching of the disciples that furnishes us with the whole, essential Christian faith." What does this mean??
1. Identify what you take to be the most important claims and/or arguments and why. Provide a detailed and thorough response, refer to the text starting on page 287, and cite scripture with an explanation to support your argument.
2. What is his central argument of Peter's confession? And how does he come to reach his analysis drawing on Christian tradition and Scripture?
3. How does Pope Benedict XVI synthesize the principle, perspective, history, and theology of Peter's Confessions? Explain
Part 2.
In Chapter Nine, Tow Milestones on Jesus' Way: Peter's Confession and the Transfiguration," of his new book, "Jesus of Nazareth," Pope Benedict XVI says, The [Father's] solemn proclamation of [Jesus'] the command follows Sonship, 'Listen to him.'... Jesus himself is the Torah. This one command brings the theophany to its conclusion and sums up its deepest meaning. The disciples must accompany Jesus back down the mountain and learn ever anew to 'listen to him. What does this mean??
1. Identify what you take to be the most important claims and/or arguments and why. Provide a detailed and thorough response, refer to the text starting on page 305, and cite scripture with an explanation to support your argument.
2. What is his central argument of Jesus' Transfiguration for Pope Benedict XVI? And how does he come to reach his analysis drawing on Christian tradition and Scripture?
3. How does Pope Benedict XVI synthesize the principle, perspective, history, and theology of Peter's Confessions? Explain.