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.
"Truly deep theological questions can rarely be answered with a
simple yes or no. Rather, they are approached by the careful
theologian, who circles around them, making distinctions, bringing
essential aspects to light. The issue of who and how many will be
saved is surely one of the thorniest theological puzzles in the
Catholic tradition, and I don't know any theologian--classical or
contemporary--who performs the nimble task of bringing out the
complexity and profiles of this issue better than Hans Urs von
Balthasar. In this short but rich text, you will hear of grace,
punishment, mercy, the awful self-absorption of sin--but above all
of hope."
-- Fr. Robert Barron, Rector and President, Mundelein Seminary,
University of Saint Mary of the Lake
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