Paul Struggles with His Congregation: The Pastoral Message of the Letters to the Corinthians

by Hans Urs von Balthasar

Publisher:

Ignatius

, 1992

Overview

Commenting on the pastoral questions taken up by Saint Paul in his letters to the Corinthians, Hans Urs von Balthasar offers a meditative interpretation of Paul’s writings and difficulties with the Christians at Corinth. He discusses the different roles of pastors and believers, and we see how the problems are resolved through Paul’s advice, example and prayerful patience.

Product Details

• Title: Paul Struggles with His Congregation: The Pastoral Message of the Letters to the Corinthians
• Author: Hans Urs von Balthasar
• Publisher: Ignatius
• Print Publication Date: 1992
• Logos Release Date: 2019
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Bible. N.T. Corinthians › Criticism, interpretation, etc; Pastoral theology › Biblical teaching
• ISBNs: 9780898703863, 0898703867
• Resource ID: LLS:PLSTRGGLCNGRGTN
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-09-13T16:07:07Z

About Hans Urs von Balthasar

Hans Urs von Balthasar (1905–1988) was a Swiss theologian widely regarded as one of the greatest theologians and spiritual writers of modern times. Named a cardinal by Pope John Paul II, he died shortly before being formally inducted into the College of Cardinals. He wrote over one hundred books, including Prayer, Heart of the World, Mary for Today, Love Alone Is Credible, Mysterium Paschale and his major multi-volume theological works: The Glory of the Lord, Theo-Drama and Theo-Logic.