Behold the Pierced One: An Approach to a Spiritual Christology. by Ratzinger, Joseph Cardinal. (Pope Benedict XVI) - 1986

San Francisco, California.: Ignatius Press.. Very Good. 1986. Softcover. 0898700876 . 8vo - 20.5 x 13.5 cm.; 128 pp. Translated from the 1984 edition "Schauen auf den Durchbohrten" by Graham Harrison. Ratzinger, in the preface, calls these a series of Christological meditations of which there are 6 as follows: "Taking Bearings in Christology", "The Mystery of Easter: Substance and Foundation of Devotion to the Sacred Heart", "Communion, Community and Mission: On the Connection between Eucharist, (Parish) Community and Mission in the Church", "The Passover of Jesus and the Church: A Meditation for Holy Thursday", "The Lamb Redeemed the Sheep: Reflections on the Symbolism of Easter", and lastly "Christ the Liberator: An Easter Homily". Minor wear to the covers, publisher applied sticker "Pope Benecict XVI" on the front cover and a previous owner's small ownership (?) stamp on the first page. Otherwise very clean with a tight binding. .