In December Pope Benedict’s final volume of the Jesus of Nazareth series will hit the bookshops. The first book appeared in 2007, while the 2nd appeared in 2011. We don’t know a great deal about it as it has yet to hit the bookshelves but here’s a description from the publishers:
Now, the Pope focuses exclusively on the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ life as a child. The root of these stories is the experience of hope found in the birth of Jesus and the affirmations of surrender and service embodied in his parents, Joseph and Mary. This is a story of longing and seeking, as demonstrated by the Magi searching for the redemption offered by the birth of a new king. It is a story of sacrifice and trusting completely in the wisdom of God as seen in the faith of Simeon, the just and devout man of Jerusalem, when he is in the presence of the Christ child. Ultimately, Jesus’ life and message is a story for today, one that speaks to the restlessness of the human heart searching for the sole truth which alone leads to profound joy.
You can pre-order Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives: 3
