The Glory of the Lord: A Theological Aesthetics Volume 6

by Hans Urs von Balthasar

Book Overview

This volume initiates von Balthasar's study of the biblical vision and understanding of God's glory. Starting with the theophanies of the Patriarchal period, it shows how such glory is most fully expressed in the graciousness of the Covenant relationship between and Israel. But the breaking of that relationship by Israel means that in the later books of the Old Testament, the divine glory is seen in God's willingness to bear with his people in the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0898702488
• ISBN13: 9780898702484
• Release Date: May 1991
• Publisher: Ignatius Press
• Length: 468 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.8" x 8.8"