This is the introduction to the second part of the trilogy which is von Balthasar's major work. The Glory of the Lord approaches revelation from the standpoint of the beautiful. The final part of the trilogy, the Theo-Logic , will treat Christian revelation from the standpoint of the true. In this first volume von Balthasar shows how many of the trends of modern theology (e.g. "event", "history", "orthopraxy", "dialogue", "political theology") point to an understanding of human and cosmic reality as a divine drama. He ...
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This is the introduction to the second part of the trilogy which is von Balthasar's major work. The Glory of the Lord approaches revelation from the standpoint of the beautiful. The final part of the trilogy, the Theo-Logic , will treat Christian revelation from the standpoint of the true. In this first volume von Balthasar shows how many of the trends of modern theology (e.g. "event", "history", "orthopraxy", "dialogue", "political theology") point to an understanding of human and cosmic reality as a divine drama. He will then consider objections to such a theological dramatic theory and also the relationship between the Church and the theatre. This volume assembles the materials and the themes that will make it possible in subsequent volumes to develop this theological dramatic theory. "...meeting Balthasar was for me the beginning of a lifelong friendship I can only be thankful for. Never again have I found anyone with such a comprehensive theological and humanistic education as Balthasar and de Lubac, and I cannot even begin to say how much I owe to my encounter with them." --Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI)
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Volume 1. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1000grams, ISBN: 0898701856.
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Volume 1. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 950grams, ISBN: 9780898701852.
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Fine. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 650 p. Theo-Drama, 1. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 650 p. Theo-Drama, 1. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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New. Hans Urs von Balthasar (1905-1988) stands as a sort of mountain in the landscape of twentieth-century theology. A Jesuit scholar in the fields of literature, patristics, systematic theology, and spirituality; an apologist, musician, publisher, editor and translator of the highest rank, his copious works fill more than 50, 000 pages. A word to describe him is vast. Pascal said that 'pious scholars are rare'-indeed-but here is one, paralleled in his immensity and piety only by Barth. A brief glance at a list of his works leaves no doubt of his erudition, and he applies every ounce of his expertise and piety in each of his writings. Commentator Edward Oakes has said that trying to grasp the figure and mind of Balthasar is like 'trying to fit the Mediterranean Sea into a child's pail. ' We heartily agree. Yet for all his learning, von Balthasar writes with an inspiring lucidity and impelling humility. Oakes again: 'Perhaps the most salient feature of Balthasar's writings is their thorough saturation in literature...a remarkable style of writing. '
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