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This series delves into the depths of Catholic thought, exploring how ancient theological and philosophical traditions can be revitalized and applied to contemporary challenges. It offers insightful analyses of key thinkers and concepts that have shaped Western spirituality. Readers will discover the richness of spiritual heritage and its enduring relevance for modern life. The collection is ideal for those seeking a deeper understanding of faith and its intellectual underpinnings.

Im Anfang schuf Gott
Letters from Lake Como
The Discovery of God
Hans Urs Von Balthasar
Cartas del Lago de Como
In the beginning. A Catholic understanding of Creation and the Fall

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  • In the beginning. A Catholic understanding of Creation and the Fall

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    These five superb homilles by the newly elected Pope, Benedict XVI, provide a clear and biblically based explanation of the first few chapters of the Bible. Reissued with a new cover and ISBN to celebrate Joseph Ratzinger's election. While the stories of the creation of the world and the fall of humankind have often given rise to conflict - fundamentalists twist them into science and history while rationalists approach them by 'divorcing God from creation' - the Pope presents the Catholic middle ground in explaining the vitality of these early Old Testament writings. Beginning each homily with the selected text from Genesis, the Pope discusses, in turn, God the creator, the meaning of the biblical creation accounts, the creation of human beings, sin and salvation, and the consequences of faith in creation. In the Beginning presents a compelling account of the value of creation for our times.

    In the beginning. A Catholic understanding of Creation and the Fall

  • Hans Urs Von Balthasar

    A Theological Style

    • 124 pages
    • 5 hours of reading
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    Angelo Scola offers a profound introduction to the writings of the influential Catholic theologian, Hans Urs von Balthasar. Focusing on Balthasar's unique "theological style," Scola navigates through the critical phases of his work—encompassing theological, philosophical, and artistic dimensions. This study emphasizes the structure of Balthasar's approach rather than detailing specific themes, making it an essential resource for students and scholars aiming to grasp the intricacies of his extensive contributions to theology and philosophy.

    Hans Urs Von Balthasar

  • The Discovery of God

    • 236 pages
    • 9 hours of reading
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    Focusing on the concept of God and spiritual life, this work encapsulates Henri de Lubac's philosophical and theological insights. It explores the interconnectedness of faith and human existence, highlighting the significance of divine discovery in understanding the deeper aspects of spirituality. Through de Lubac's perspective, readers are invited to reflect on the essence of belief and its impact on the human experience.

    The Discovery of God

  • Letters from Lake Como

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    This book collects a fascinating series of letters written by theologian-philosopher Romano Guardini in the mid-1920s in which he works out for the first time his sense of the challenges of humanity in a culture increasingly dominated by the machine. With prophetic clarity and unsettling farsightedness, Guardini's letters poignantly capture the personal implications and social challenges of living in the technological age — concerns that have now come to fruition seventy years after they were first raised.

    Letters from Lake Como

  • Im Anfang schuf Gott

    Vier Predigten über Schöpfung, Fall und Konsequenzen des Schöpfungsglaubens

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    «Die Bedrohung des Lebendigen durch das Werk des Menschen, von der heute allenthalben die Rede ist, hat dem Thema Schöpfung eine neue Dringlichkeit gegeben. Paradoxerweise ist aber gleichzeitig ein nahezu völliges Verschwinden der Schöpfungsbotschaft in Katechese, Predigt und auch Theologie festzustellen. Die Schöpfungsberichte werden versteckt; ihre Aussage gilt als nicht mehr zumutbar...» So der Verfasser selbst im Vorwort. Und er fragt sich, ob dies alles keine Geltung mehr habe. Die vier Homilien des Kardinals sowie der ihnen beigefügte Vortrag «Konsequenzen des Schöpfungsglaubens» möchten die «wesentlichen Anliegen des christlichen Schöpfungsglaubens wieder ins Bewußtsein rücken und Ermutigung für ihre Einfaltung in Verkündigung und Theologie geben».

    Im Anfang schuf Gott