Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Balthasar went through some trials midlife, but his reputation for his work and theology brought him recognition by popes as well as the intellectual. This is an account, at once rigorously theological and warmly devotional, of the death and. His bibliography includes 85 separate volumes, over 500 articles and contributions to collected works, and nearly 100 translations not to mention the numerous smaller pieces and the 60 volumes of the works of.
Simply put, mysterium paschale was a real treat, especially for this time of year. Reprinted with permission of stratford caldecott and second spring, which offers editorial and educational services in the field of faith and culture, and was founded by stratford and leonie caldecott in the 1990s. Although the topic appears through his vast corpus, 1 balthasars theology of christs descent is most widely accessed through his triduum meditations entitled mysterium paschale. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading mysterium paschale. Balthasar, his christology, and the mystery of easter aidan. Translated with an introduction by aidan nichols, o. He wrote over one hundred books, including prayer, heart of the world, mary for today, love alone is credible, mysterium paschale. Though not invited to be present at the second vatican council, balthasar was later awarded the. Balthasar discusses the bodiliness of the resurrection from the radical death of jesus, involving his descent into the place. He was a swiss theologian, very educated, and very prolific in his writings.
Drawing from both the central volumes of the theodrama and from his mysterium paschale, we can sketch the central moments in christs passion and death as they are explicated by balthasar. He was devoted to addressing spiritual and practical issues of his time and resisted reductionism and the human focus of modernity, wanting christians to challenge modern and philosophical assumptions. He sought to reinvigorate religious life and the role of the laity by reintegrating beauty and mysticism in theology. There is a lot to explore and think about in this book, but where balthasar shines the most is in his treatment of holy saturday and for lent i am reading a couple of books that cover theological issues surrounding holy week and the passion of christ.
A guide through balthasars theological aesthetics washington, d. C catholic university press of america, 1998, ixxv. He reexamines the nature of christian believing, drawing widely on such theological figures as anselm, pascal and newman. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mysterium paschale kindle edition by balthasar, hans urs. His works include over one hundred books and articles.
As a young man, he had considered a career in music or literature, and he was an accomplished pianist. This scholarly reflection of the climax of the christian year is an established classic of contemporary catholic theology. Puoi scaricarlo dal nostro sito web piccoloatlantedellacorruzione. Writing over 100 books and articles, he was devoted to addressing spiritual and practical issues of his time and resisted reductionism and the human focus of modernity, wanting christians to challenge modern and philosophical assumptions. Reference is also made to moltmanns the cruficied god and the way of jesus christ. Mysterium paschale is the most profound contemporary theology of the cross in the catholic tradition. This is an account, at once rigorously theological and warmly devotional, of the death and resurrection of christ, and their significance for the christian life. Historical contexts and intellectual formation 2015 j. This missing translation to spanish, pronunciation, and forum discussions get this from a library.