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Explorations in Theology, vol. 2: Spouse of the Word

Publisher:
, 1991
ISBN: 9780898702668

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In this volume, Balthasar looks at the Church, “the Bride of Christ,” as both unspotted and unfaithful—the Church of saints and of sinners. He goes through Scripture and tradition looking at both sides of the Church and what they mean.

Having this volume in Logos gives you unprecedented ways to study the theology of Balthasar. With just a click, you can perform powerful word studies, explore cross-references and footnotes, open theological dictionaries, encyclopedias, lectionaries, the Church Fathers, and much more.

  • Unveils a thorough synopsis of Balthasar’s theological thought
  • Links every cross-reference to the Church Fathers and to other works of Balthasar
  • Presents practical and invigorating theological ideas
  • Part One
    • The Contemporary Experience of the Church
    • Fides Christi: An Essay on the Consciousness of Christ
    • Office in the Church
    • Who Is the Church?
    • Casta Meretrix
    • The Church and Israel
  • Part Two
    • Charis and Charisma
    • The Layman and the Church
    • Philosophy, Christianity, Monasticism
    • Priestly Existence
    • Toward a Theology of the Secular Institute
  • Part Three
    • Liturgy and Awe
    • Seeing, Hearing, and Reading within the Church
    • Seeing, Believing, Eating
    • Eucharistic Congress 1960

Top Highlights

“that which is heard comes upon us, without our being informed in advance, and it lays hold of us without our being asked” (Page 475)

“It is in the highest degree symbolic that only our eyes—not our ears—have lids” (Page 475)

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 PrayerHeart of the WorldMary for TodayLove Alone Is CredibleMysterium Paschale and his major multi-volume theological works: The Glory of the LordTheo-Drama and Theo-Logic.

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