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In an age of theological fragmentation, Hans Urs von Balthasar urges a reintegration of theology. The increasing specialization and compartmentalization to which theology has been subjected leads to confusion and disunity. To the Source of Christian Mystery begins by showing the unity between Christian thought (theology) and Christian living (spirituality). Then Balthasar turns to the specializations and divisions of theology, and shows how the unity of dogma governs and directs the specializations. Next, he examines "the dreadful multiplicity of churches and its pseudo-justfication through the alleged variety of theologies" in the New Testament". Finally, Balthasar has the reader focus on himself, challenging him to consider where "the integrated simplicity of his own existence might lie". Balthasar argues against an imprudent simplification of theology which seeks to return to the simplicity of ancient Christian thought by throwing away allegedly useless accretions. It is thought, says Balthasar in the Foreword, that liberating unity is achieved by ridding oneself of superfluous amassed goods. One cannot remain true to theology, argues Balthasar, by throwing parts of the traditio

Author

Hans Urs von Balthasar

Publisher

San Francisco: Ignatius Press

Published

1984

Language

EN

ISBN

9780898700329

Subjects

Religion, Christian