Truth Is Symphonic: Aspects of Christian Pluralism

by Hans Urs von Balthasar

Publisher:

Ignatius

, 1987

Overview

Von Balthasar shows the tension between the necessary unity in Christianity and the diversity that should and must exist. Today when most people talk about pluralism and really mean dissent and rebellion, von Balthasar shows how genuine variety is both possible and desirable within Catholic unity.

Key Features

• Shows the tension between the necessary unity in Christianity and the diversity that should and must exist
• Explains how genuine variety is both possible and desirable within Catholic unity
• Explores the pluralism in the Catholic church

Contents

• Prologue: Truth Is Symphonic
• 1. A tour through theological pluralism
• a. Israel
• b. God and his Word
• c. Jesus Christ, the Word of God
• d. The interpersonal Thou: an image and an approach
• e. Truth as body
• f. The heightened paradox
• g. The organs of trufh in the heightened paradox
• h. Paradox and pluralism
• i. The pluralism of world views
• J. The Word of God in human speech
• k. The criterion of dogma
• l. Partial and total identification
• m. Ethics
• n. Conclusion
• II. Ilustrations
• 1. Church and world
• 2. Believing and doing
• 3. "A God at hand, a God afar off"—the absences of Jesus
• 4. Office and existence
• 5. Joy and the Cross
• 6. The three forms of hope

Product Details

• Title: Truth Is Symphonic: Aspects of Christian Pluralism
• Author: Hans Urs von Balthasar
• Publisher: Ignatius
• Print Publication Date: 1987
• Pages: 192
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• ISBNs: 9780898701418, 0898701414
• Resource ID: LLS:TRTHSCHRSPLRLSM
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-03-18T14:56:05Z

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.