The Glory of the Lord: A Theological Aesthetics Volume 7

by Hans Urs von Balthasar

Book Overview

In this final volume of his great work, von Balthasar reflects on the New Testament vision of God's revelation of his glory in Christ. This divine 'appearing' is grounded in the self-emptying of the eternal logos in the incarnation, cross and descent into hell. Christ is the man who represents God and is also God; he is a symbol of the worls and is also the world. he dies, but in dying rises into the eternal life of God. It is in Christ's...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0898702496
• ISBN13: 9780898702491
• Release Date: March 1990
• Publisher: Ignatius Press
• Length: 571 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.5" x 8.9"