Hans Urs Von Balthasar

This volume by Angelo Scola a longtime friend of Balthasar and a leading scholar of his work provides the most penetrating introduction to the vast writings of the great Catholic theologian available anywhere. Scola beautifully captures Balthasar's theological style and offers a reading of Balthasar that passes through the most important phases of his writings: theological philosophical and artistic. Intended to serve as an examination of the form of Balthasar's philosophical and theological approach rather than as a detailed overview of his themes and theses this study will be an invaluable aid to students and scholars seeking to understanding the complex body of Balthasar's work. FROM THE CRITICSBalthasar's thought is complex and Angelo Scola gives us a helpful guide. - New Oxford ReviewAn invaluable introduction to the theological style which permeates Balthasar's writings.... A must for the serious student of Balthasar Scola's text represents an invaluable addition to college and university libraries. - Catholic Library World