Heart of the World

by Hans Urs von Balthasar

Publisher:

Ignatius

, 1980

Overview

A great Catholic theologian speaks from the heart about the Heart of Christ, in a profound and lyrical meditation on Our Lord’s love for his Bride the Church.

Key Features

• Speaks from the heart about the Heart of Christ
• Offers a profound and lyrical meditation on Christ’s love
• Explores Christ’s relationship with his Bride, the Church

Contents

• Translator’s note
• Preface
• PART ONE: THE KINGDOM
• I The Flowing Stream
• II The Coming of the Light
• III The Broken Sun
• IV The Father’s Vineyard
• PART TWO: THE SUFFERING
• V The Putting-off Game
• VI The Eye of the Peacock
• VII The Intruder
• VIII Jailhouse and Cocoon
• IX A Wound Has Blossomed
• PART THREE: THE VICTORY
• X Rose of Sorrows
• XI And the Sea of Being Lay Dry
• XII The Conquest of the Bride
• XIII Love-a Wilderness

Product Details

• Title: Heart of the World
• Author: Hans Urs von Balthasar
• Publisher: Ignatius
• Print Publication Date: 1980
• Pages: 219
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• ISBNs: 9780898700015, 0898700019
• Resource ID: LLS:HEARTOFTHEWORLD
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-03-20T20:40:40Z

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.