THE HERMENEUTICS OF THE BASIC CHRYSTOLOGICAL CONCEPTS OF HANS URS VON BALTHASAR’S THEOLOGY Cover Image

Hermeneutyka podstawowych pojęć chrystologicznych w teologii Hansa Ursa von Balthasara
THE HERMENEUTICS OF THE BASIC CHRYSTOLOGICAL CONCEPTS OF HANS URS VON BALTHASAR’S THEOLOGY

Author(s): Magdalena Jóźwik
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion
Published by: Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II - Wydział Teologii
Keywords: Balthasar; obedience; kenosis; universale concretum; Passover

Summary/Abstract: In order to comprehend the chrystology of Hans Urs von Balthasar, one of the most prominent of twentieth-century theologians, it is apparently essential to familiarize with the key concepts employed by the Swiss theologian whilst describing the Christ Event. Doubtless, in chrystological reflection of Balthasar it is mission, obedience, kenosis and universale concretum. Scrutinizing the key concepts of Balthasar’s chrystology one cannot separate them from their paschal as well as intra-trinitarian context. Hence, hermeneutics of terms: mission, obedience, kenosis and universale concretum requires presenting them in the light of the Triune immanent life and also His work within the Salvation History. Comprehension of these Balthasar’s chrystology concepts necessitates recalling their primary meanings and the way of understanding by the Swiss theologian as well as referring to biblical, philosophical or cultural perspective. Eventually, setting in an appropriate context and taking Misterium Paschalis and Misterium Trinitatis into consideration may help to outline the horizon of Balthasar’s chrystology.

  • Issue Year: 7/2013
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 141-155
  • Page Count: 15