Mary: The Church at the Source

Stephen K. Ray Ignatius Press Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger Hans Urs von Balthasar Benedict

ISBN 10: 158617018X / ISBN 13: 9781586170189

Published by Ignatius Press, 2005

pp. 177 First American edition. Seller Inventory # 261223906

Synopsis:

Two great theologians endeavor to recover the centrality of Marian doctrine and devotion for the contemporary Church, offering a spiritually rich approach to Mariology that brings into new relief the Marian contours of ecclesial faith. Ratzinger and von Balthasar show that Mary is both the embodiment of the Church, and the mother who co-operates in giving birth to the Church in the souls of believers.

At once profound and yet readily accessible, Mary: The Church at the Source offers a theologically balanced and biblically grounded presentation of traditional and contemporary thought on Marian doctrine and spirituality.

About the Authors:

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.

Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) is widely recognized as one of the most brilliant theologians and spiritual leaders of our age. As pope he authored the best-selling Jesus of Nazareth; and prior to his pontificat

Bibliographic Details

Title: Mary: The Church at the Source
Publisher: Ignatius Press
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New