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Hans Urs von Balthasar and Theological Style

Sketching the Masters

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Hans Urs von Balthasar and Theological Style

Sketching the Masters

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In this book, Christopher Myers uses Hans Urs von Balthasar's (1905-1988) concept of theological style to "sketch" the characteristics of foundational theology in distinctly aesthetic terms.
Reflecting on Balthasar's twelve exemplars of theological style, spanning from Irenaeus to Charles Péguy, this book demonstrates how a given theological style results from the confluence of three factors: the glory of divine revelation, the Church's reception and interpretation of that revelation, and its expression by the particular charism of the theologian. Myers argues that in expositing these theologians, Balthasar seeks to "sketch" each of them, determining and defining each theological style. By aesthetically defining theological style, this book illuminates an under-explored section of Balthasar's Herrlichkeit, providing a context for reading Balthasar on his own terms and offering a fresh assessment of his strengths and weaknesses as a theologian.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Theological Style: An Initial Exploration
Chapter 2: Sketching the Masters
Chapter 3: Sketching Eros: The Aesthetics of Desire
Chapter 4: Sketching Kairos: The Aesthetics of Time
Chapter 5: Sketching Kenosis: The Aesthetics of Glory
Chapter 6: Sketching Balthasar in Heart of the World

Product details

Published Apr 02 2026
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 1st
Extent 224
ISBN 9798216255888
Imprint T&T Clark
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Christopher Myers

Christopher Myers serves as the Curate of St. Bart…

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