You Have Words of Eternal Life: Scripture Meditations

by Hans Urs von Balthasar

Publisher:

Ignatius

, 1991

Overview

The highly-respected Swiss theologian provides short, profound meditations on numerous scriptural passages throughout the New Testament. The simplicity and wisdom of these meditations demonstrates that, although he was a great theologian, von Balthasar was deeply interested in sustaining the spiritual lives of modern men and women in this difficult time of the Church.

Key Features

• Provides short, profound meditations on numerous scriptural passages.
• Sustains the spiritual lives of modern men and women in this difficult time of the Church.
• Shows that something rich and true lies between scripture scholarship and systematic theology.

Praise for You Have Words of Eternal Life

These beautiful meditations of Fr. von Balthasar are a wonderful testament to his spirit—a spirit of great love of the Lord and his Church, and a spirit of the deepest wisdom and discernment for our times. Turn wherever you like in these pages and I believe you will find the spiritual nourishment which our souls need so much today. People cry out for the authentic food which can only come from inspired and prayerful pondering on the living message of Jesus. In You Have Words of Eternal Life there is such good food in plenty.

— Sister Briege McKenna, O.S.C., Author, Miracles Do Happen

An outstanding example of Biblical theology that is both useful for the laity and faithful to the Church. It shows that something rich and true lies between scripture scholarship and systematic theology.

— Professor Scott Hahn, University of Steubenville

These New Testament meditations are vintage von Balthasar, but more readily, more easily grasped by non-theologians. He brings to his scriptural commentary a fresh depth of insight that most biblical technicians simply do not have.

— Fr. Thomas Dubay, Author, Fire Within

Product Details

• Title: You Have Words of Eternal Life: Scripture Meditations
• Author: Hans Urs von Balthasar
• Publisher: Ignatius
• Print Publication Date: 1991
• Pages: 275
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• ISBNs: 9780898703085, 0898703085
• Resource ID: LLS:YHVSCRPTRMDTTNS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-01-30T19:42:35Z

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.