The Dramatic Encounter of Divine and Human Freedom in the Theology of Hans Urs von Balthasar: Second Printing - Couverture souple

Dalzell, Sm Thomas G.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 390676429X ISBN 13 : 9783906764290

Editeur : Verlag Peter Lang, 1999

Synopsis

This book surveys the major theological writings of Hans Urs von Balthasar from the perspective of the relationship between finite and infinite freedom. The first part examines Balthasar's early treatment of the question in the context of the analogy of being. The second part concentrates on his more mature work, the Theological Dramatics, with its understanding of the relationship between finite and infinite freedom in terms of a 'dramatic encounter' in which, controversially, human freedom is thought to actively participate in an ever-greater exchange of love in God. But this book is more than a survey. Observing the persistence of the 'analogy of proportionality' within the Dramatics leads the author in the third part to a critique of Balthasar's thought. It is argued that the continuation of the earlier perspective explains Balthasar's emphasis on the freedom of the individual to the neglect of social structures and their transformation. While the 'historical' as such is not neglected, as some claim it is, the focus is on the history of the individual and his or her relationship with God. It is therefore contended that Balthasar's theology of the Trinity is more concerned with 'interpersonal' relationships than truly 'social' ones and that this is what inhibits a fruitful dialogue with social theologies.

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The Author : Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 1961, Thomas Dalzell is a member of the Irish province of the Marist Fathers. With Bachelor of Divinity and Licentiate in Theology degrees from the Milltown Institute of Theology and Philosophy, Dublin, and a Ph.D. in Theology from the Queen's University of Belfast, he teaches Systematic Theology at All Hallows College in Dublin.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Verlag Peter Lang
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 390676429X
• ISBN 13: 9783906764290
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 316
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