Existence as Prayer: The Consciousness of Christ in the Theology of Hans Urs von Balthasar explores a major and controversial aspect of the thought of the Swiss theologian Hans Urs von Balthasar, the question of Christ's human consciousness. Although this issue is often cited in studies of Balthasar's theology, Mark L. Yenson analyzes it as a nexus for understanding the broader dynamics of Christology, Trinitarian theology, anthropology, and metaphysics in Balthasar's works. Rather than providing mere exposition, Yenson sets Balthasar's approach to Christ's consciousness against the background of the Council of Chalcedon and its reception, culminating in the all-embracing Christological vision of the great Byzantine thinker Maximus the Confessor. Balthasar's groundbreaking study of Maximus, Cosmic Liturgy, is shown to provide some important keys to Balthasar's later thought, and reveals Maximus as a vital resource for modern Christology. While this study is a significant contribution to the critical discussion of Balthasar's work, it will also serve as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in Christology. It will be extremely useful in advanced courses on Balthasar, classical Christology and its reception, and contemporary Christological questions.
Author Biography
Mark L. Yenson holds degrees in English literature and a PhD in theology from the University of St. Michael's College, Toronto. He is currently Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and Catholic Studies at King's University College, London, Ontario, and an active member of the Von Balthasar Consultation of the Catholic Theological Society of America.
Key Features
Author(s)
Mark L Yenson
Publisher
Peter Lang Publishing Inc
Date of Publication
13/12/2013
Language
English
Format
Hardback
ISBN-10
1433122138
ISBN-13
9781433122132
Subject
Philosophy
ISSN
0740-0446
Series Title
American University Studies
Series Part/Volume Number
330
Publication Data
Country of Publication
United States
First Published
2013
Imprint
Peter Lang Publishing Inc
Dimensions
Weight
470 g
Width
155 mm
Height
230 mm
Spine
18 mm
Editorial Details
Edition Statement
1st New edition
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