Chance or the Dance?: Critique of Modern Secularism

Author:   Thomas Howard
Publisher:   Ignatius Press
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9780898701661


Pages:   150
Publication Date:   17 November 1988
Format:   Paperback
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Chance or the Dance?: Critique of Modern Secularism


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"Virtually every aspect of Catholicism which is controversial within the Church or a stumbling block to non-Catholic Christians is treated in this book. Rather than avoiding what is most glaringly un-modern or what is most criticized by non-Catholics, Balthasar reviews these elements one by one, and shows how they are rooted in the central Christian mysteries and the commonly accepted tradition. What is specifically Catholic is not defended polemically, but described in such a way that others can see, even from their own point of view, the inner consistency with the mystery affirmed by all. Here is a form of thought which is truly ecumenical precisely because it is fully Catholic. ""We are not only interested in those aspects of the mystery of the Roman Catholic Church which set her apart from the other Christian communities, but also to show how often they are central beliefs by describing what is specifically Catholic in such a way that the partner in dialogue can see, even from his own standpoint, the inner consistency."" -- Hans Urs von Balthasar"

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Author:   Thomas Howard
Publisher:   Ignatius Press
Imprint:   Ignatius Press
Dimensions:   Width: 12.10cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.141kg
ISBN:  

9780898701661


ISBN 10:   089870166
Pages:   150
Publication Date:   17 November 1988
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Undergraduate ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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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.

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