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Karl Barth and Hans Urs von Balthasar

A Critical Engagement

  • Hardback
  • 176 pages
  • Publisher: Continuum
  • 15.6 x 23.4 x 1.3 cm

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For theologians and students of Christian thought

Clarifies the influence of Barth on von Balthasar’s work

You will gain insights into key theological debates today

This book explores the deep theological friendship between Karl Barth and Hans Urs von Balthasar.

Karl Barth and Hans Urs von Balthasar are two of the most important theologians of the last century. Although one being Reformed and the other Catholic, they kept a lifelong friendship which also influenced their theological work. The book argues for the crucial influence of von Balthasar's meeting with and study of Barth for the emergence of his own great theological trilogy, beginning with "The Glory of the Lord", continuing with the "Theo-Drama" and concluding with the "Theo-Logic". In particular, it argues that it is von Balthasar's debate with Barth over the analogy of being which is to determine the shape of von Balthasar's subsequent theology, structured as it is around the transcendentals of being, the beautiful, the good and the true.
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  • Title

    Karl Barth and Hans Urs von Balthasar

  • Author

    Revd Dr Stephen Wigley

  • Book Format

    Hardback

  • Publisher

    Continuum

  • Published

    July 2007

  • Weight

    454g

  • Page Count

    176

  • Dimensions

    15.6 x 23.4 x 1.3 cm

  • ISBN

    9780567031914

  • ISBN-10

    0567031918

  • Eden Code

    1004370